Time to score own goals: India's GCCs create world-class research, but rarely own the IP that generates future wealthIndia's innovation challenge lies in foreign ownership of research assets. Global Capability Centers generate significant revenue but do no...
Who is Elaine Angene Escoe? FBI names her among its most wanted fraud suspects, offers $150,000 reward in alleged $32 million COVID-19 relief scamThe FBI seeks Elaine Angene Escoe for a massive fraud scheme, who is also labelled as 'the most wanted fraudster'. She allegedly helped ste...
India weighs hybrid annuity model for East-West freight corridorThe East-West Dedicated Freight Corridor may use a Hybrid Annuity Model for development. This financing framework was discussed at a confer...
Mizoram to get its first 4-star hotel as government signs landmark deal with Hotel Polo TowersA concession agreement was signed for developing Chaltlang Tourist Lodge into a premium hotel. Hotel Polo Towers Ltd. will design, build, f...
US career or Indian lifestyle comforts? Employee declines overseas job for '10 min grocery' convenience in IndiaA startup founder's post about a relative declining a US job opportunity has gone viral after revealing that the decision was driven by lif...
South Korean law targeting false online information takes effectSouth Korea enacted a new law targeting online misinformation and fake news. This legislation imposes stricter penalties on individuals who...
Mission Re-search: Post-doctoral students to be retained in IndiaThe Indian government is developing a plan to retain talented researchers. This initiative aims to offer stronger financial and academic in...
Tata Power backs off from distribution biz in Karnataka amid backlashTata Power has withdrawn its bid to enter Karnataka's electricity distribution network across half the state, following strong opposition f...
Pakistan senator demands Dy PM Dar's resignation over relative's arrest in gangrape caseA Pakistani senator has demanded the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar following the arrest of his alleged grandson, Muhammad ...
Karnataka: Cabinet decides to oppose Tata Power’s entry into distribution bizKarnataka government has instructed electricity supply companies to object to Tata Power's entry into the state's power distribution busine...
Odisha cabinet approves over Rs 2,000 crore deep sea fishing missionOdisha's government has approved a massive Rs 2,000 crore deep sea fishing mission to establish the state as a premier marine export hub. T...
Indus Waters Treaty remains 'valid, binding and operative': Pakistan Deputy PM DarPakistan vehemently rejects India's revocation of the Indus Waters Treaty, asserting its continued validity and binding nature. Deputy Prim...
Karnataka CM Shivakumar hints at closing door on Tata Power for distribution biz in stateIn a recent statement, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar of Karnataka revealed his opposition to Tata Power's push into the state's electricity ...
Omaxe to invest Rs 6,200 crore to expand the hospitality verticalOmaxe is set to invest a substantial Rs 6,200 crore over the next 4-5 years, planning to launch 19 new hotels across five states. These dev...
Omaxe to plug Rs 6,200 cr in new dedicated hospitality vertical, plans 19 hotels in 5 statesReal estate giant Omaxe is launching a dedicated hospitality arm, planning 19 hotels across India within five years. The company will inves...
BJP seeks cancellation of Bengaluru tunnel road tender, targets Congress over Adani bidThe BJP has demanded Karnataka government scrap the Bengaluru tunnel road tender, alleging the Adani Group's bid is a staggering 96% over t...
Alta Capital-backed Elevate, IIT Madras in pact for 1,800-bed student housing projectElevate Campuses, backed by Alta Capital, is partnering with IIT Madras on a Rs 400-crore student housing project. This large-scale public-...