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Aadhaar Offline Verification Achieves Traction, 100 Entities Come Onboard
Unique Identification Authority of India ((UIDAI) has successfully onboarded at least 100 entities as Offline Verification Seeking Entities (OVSEs) within three months of its roll out. This milestone marks a major advancement in enabling secure, consent-based, and paperless verification through the Aadhaar offline mechanism, empowering both service providers and people alike. Diverse participationThese entities are […]
Sajan C Kumar
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Apr 20, 2026
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Vishwa Sutra Weaves India’s Global Fashion Story At Femina Miss India
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, and the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) have unveiled Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World, a designer collection presented at the 61st Femina Miss India in Bhubaneswar, positioning Indian handlooms within a contemporary global […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 19, 2026
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TCS Nashik Row: Deloitte, Trilegal Brought In For Independent Review
India’s largest IT services firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has initiated a multi-layered response to the ongoing controversy at its Nashik unit, following allegations of sexual harassment and attempted religious conversion involving employees. Independent probe gains traction In an official statement, CEO and MD K. Krithivasan confirmed that the company has roped in external experts […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 17, 2026
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Air India Partners With WestJet To Expand North America Connectivity
Tata-owned Air India has entered into an interline partnership with Canada’s leading leisure carrier, WestJet, significantly expanding connectivity between India and North America. The collaboration enables travellers to seamlessly connect beyond Air India’s existing gateways of Toronto and Vancouver to a wider network across Canada and the United States. Single-ticket convenience, enhanced travel experienceUnder the […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 17, 2026
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Lupin Settles US Antitrust Case With $30 Mn Payout, Denies Wrongdoing
Lupin Ltd has moved to resolve a key legal overhang in the US, with its wholly owned subsidiary Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. (LPI) entering into a settlement agreement in an ongoing antitrust litigation. Background to the caseLPI has been part of multiple civil lawsuits in the US alleging anticompetitive practices linked to certain pharmaceutical products, alongside […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 17, 2026
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Mishap At IGI Airport: DGCA Probes Into SpiceJet–Akasa Aircraft Collision
A ground incident at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport has triggered a regulatory probe after two aircraft, operated by SpiceJet and Akasa Air, made contact during taxiing operations near Terminal 1. The incident involved a SpiceJet B737-700 (SG-124, Leh–Delhi) and an Akasa Air B737 MAX 8 (QP-1406, Delhi–Hyderabad). What happenedAccording to initial information, the right […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 17, 2026
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US Department Of Justice Drop All Charges Against Vasudha Pharma
Vasudha Pharma Chem Ltd said the U.S. Department of Justice has dropped all charges against it after finding no evidence of wrongdoing, with no outstanding criminal or civil liabilities remaining against the company. The company said it has entered into a Non-Prosecution Agreement with the DOJ on April 16, 2025 and had strengthened its compliance […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 17, 2026
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FIU-India Pact With SEBI And PFRDA To Combat Money Laundering
In a move to strengthen the framework for combating money laundering and financial crimes, Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Securities and Exchange Board of India and Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority to enhance information sharing and inter-agency coordination. The MoUs were signed by FIU-IND Director Amit Mohan Govil, […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 17, 2026
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DoT, SEBI Forge Alliance To Tackle Telecom-Linked Financial Frauds
In a significant move to reinforce the security of India’s financial ecosystem, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) have entered into a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration aims to strengthen cooperation in tackling the misuse of telecom resources in securities market frauds […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 15, 2026
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India Steps Up PNG Drive; 4.40 Lakh Connections Added Since March
The Government of India has undertaken a structured acceleration of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) expansion under a coordinated policy framework to strengthen clean energy access and reduce dependence on conventional fuels, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG). As part of the accelerated rollout, about 4.40 lakh PNG connections have been gasified […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 15, 2026
