Cabinet approves 78 days productivity linked bonus to railway staffersThe Union Cabinet approved a Productivity Linked Bonus for over 1.1 million railway employees. This bonus, amounting to Rs 2009.61 crore, r...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Skyroot eyes funding boost; MDR deferment cheers D2C brandsHappy Thursday! Skyroot is eyeing a big funding round as it gears up to scale rocket production. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Di...
15 Oct, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
India tackling blindspots to build tech resilience in volatile times: VaishnawVaishnaw, who was speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Summit, said the country is focused on "strategic dependencies", whereby it will pr...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Cabinet approves Rs 52,878 crore IDBI Bank sale to Fairfax arm in India’s largest financial-sector FDIThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the strategic sale of IDBI Bank to a Fairfax Group arm, Union Minister Ashwini Vaish...
14 Oct, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
Cabinet approves 78-day bonus worth Rs 2,009 crore for 11.4 lakh railway employees ahead of DiwaliThe Union Cabinet has approved a 78-day productivity-linked bonus worth Rs 2,009.61 crore for 11.4 lakh railway employees, with a maximum p...
14 Oct, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
India eyes reduced critical tech dependence over next 20-25 years: Ashwini VaishnawIndia is planning over a 20-25 year horizon to reduce critical technology dependencies and strengthen its ability to withstand global disru...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
ISM 2.0 to catalyse investments, boost self reliance: NITI Aayog's Abhay KarandikarIndia's recently unveiled India Semiconductor Mission phase 2 or ISM 2.0 which focuses on design and Intellectual Property (IP) creation, h...
12 Oct, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
India's tech push: five things to knowIndia has committed billions of dollars in semiconductors, electronics manufacturing and artificial intelligence in a bid to become a globa...
11 Oct, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Airtel Business CEO backs AI regulation, says guardrails can unlock productivity gainsSharat Sinha highlighted the ongoing evolution of AI architecture and methodologies for safe deployment. The government's upcoming consulta...
11 Oct, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Centre denies requesting land acquisition from states for 3 high-speed rail corridorsUnion Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy announced the ongoing alignment studies for three high-speed rail corridors linked to Hyderabad. He clar...
10 Oct, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Govt fast-tracks safer AI blueprint, paper on regulation out in a monthSpeaking at a World Bank group event, Vaishnaw said the paper will be released in one month, and will focus on AI safety, humanity, skillin...
09 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India to frame AI regulations focused on safety and deepfakes: IT Minister Ashwini VaishnawThe consultation paper will form the base for AI regulations, he said, adding that the time has come for India to have such a framework.
08 Oct, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
AI regulations coming soon in India: Govt to release consultation paper within a month, says VaishnawThe government is preparing to release a consultation paper on artificial intelligence regulations very soon. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishn...
08 Oct, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Cabinet approves Rs 10,000-crore SME Growth Fund and new authority to plan transport and logisticsThe Indian government has approved a ₹10,000-crore SME Growth Fund aimed at supporting small and medium enterprises. Additionally, an Integ...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Cabinet reshuffle on cards as 12 ministers hold multiple portfolios, key posts may get new facesAnticipated changes in the Indian cabinet are on the horizon as Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri plans to leave the petroleum ministry nex...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Bengaluru gets direct Vande Bharat connectivity to Goa via Mangaluru, Udupi & KarwarRail connectivity between Bengaluru and coastal regions has been improved with the extension of the Vande Bharat Express. This service now ...
01 Oct, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Cabinet approves Rs 1.86 lakh crore electricity grid upgrade schemeThe Union Cabinet has approved a significant Rs 1.86 lakh crore scheme for upgrading the electricity grid. This initiative aims to evacuate...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.05 PM IST