GENERAL IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur To Help CBSE For Glitch-Free Revaluation Process

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan has directed expert teams from Indian Institute of Technology Madras and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur to assist Central Board of Secondary Education in addressing technical issues related to the board’s post-examination re-evaluation services portal. The move comes amid concerns raised by students and parents over technical glitches in the […]

CW Bureau · May 24, 2026

GENERAL India Advises Citizens To Avoid Travel To Congo, Uganda And South Sudan

Government of India has advised Indian citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan following the evolving Ebola disease situation in the region. The advisory comes after global and regional health agencies raised concerns over the spread of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola Virus Disease in parts […]

CW Bureau · May 24, 2026

GENERAL Indian Bank Makes Its Mark Beyond Banking Through Sporting Success

“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” appears to be a philosophy well embraced by public sector lender Indian Bank, which has steadily built a strong sporting culture alongside its banking operations. While mobilising deposits and extending advances remain its core business, the Chennai-headquartered bank has also carved a niche for itself […]

CW Bureau · May 24, 2026

GENERAL Air India Opens Maharaja Lounge At San Francisco For Premium Service

Air India has opened its newest signature lounge, The Maharaja Lounge, at San Francisco International Airport, as part of the airline’s ongoing transformation and premium customer experience strategy. The lounge will officially open to guests on May 23 and is located near Gate A1 in the International Terminal at SFO. Spread across 3,300 sq. ft., […]

CW Bureau · May 22, 2026

GENERAL India Post, Flipkart Partner For Last Mile Parcel Deliveries Across India

Department of Posts and Flipkart India have signed an agreement for last mile parcel delivery services, aiming to strengthen India’s e-commerce logistics ecosystem and improve delivery capabilities across the country. Under the agreement, the Department of Posts will provide last mile delivery support for Flipkart shipments across India by leveraging its extensive postal network and […]

CW Bureau · May 22, 2026

GENERAL NIT Rourkela Develops Low-Cost System To Treat Dairy Wastewater

National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) has developed a low-cost biological wastewater treatment system designed to tackle pollution generated by the dairy industry. Developed by researchers from the institute’s Civil Engineering department, the multi-layered treatment process combines aquatic plants, earthworms, microbial activity and hydroponic filtration to reduce organic pollution and prevent clogging issues commonly […]

CW Bureau · May 22, 2026

GENERAL BLS International Reports 29% Rise In Q4 Profit, FY26 PAT Crosses ₹723 Cr

BLS International Services Ltd, an Indian multinational corporation and trusted global AI & tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens, has reported a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of ₹186.9 crore for the March quarter of FY26, registering a growth of 28.7% compared to ₹145.2 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue from operations […]

CW Bureau · May 21, 2026

GENERAL Snabbit Expands Into Beauty Services With Instant Salon-At-Home Offering

Snabbit, the quick home services platform, has announced its entry into the beauty services category with the launch of an instant salon-at-home offering aimed at bringing trained beauty professionals to customers’ homes within minutes. The company said the move marks its expansion into a high-frequency consumer category with a large addressable market. While segments such […]

CW Bureau · May 21, 2026

GENERAL EGS Health Launches MC3 Platform For Specialised Cancer Care In India

EGS Health, one of the leading health-tech companies based in Visakhapatnam, has launched Medicas Comprehensive Cancer Care (MC3), a cancer care coordination platform aimed at helping patients access expert-led second opinions, multidisciplinary oncology guidance and coordinated treatment support across India. The platform has been launched nationwide with a focus on bridging gaps in access to […]

CW Bureau · May 21, 2026

GENERAL IITM Study: TN Emerged Stronger In Maternal Healthcare After COVID

Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology Madras have found that sustained investments in emergency medical services (EMS) and maternal healthcare helped Tamil Nadu not only recover from the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic but also significantly improve maternal and newborn health outcomes in the post-pandemic period. The study analysed eight years of ambulance registry […]

CW Bureau · May 21, 2026

GENERAL Southwest Airlines Opens Hyderabad GIC To Support Global Operations

Southwest Airlines has announced the opening of its Hyderabad office, which will serve as the airline’s Global Innovation Centre (GIC), marking a significant expansion of its global business and technology capabilities. The new facility will operate through the airline’s wholly owned subsidiary, Southwest Airlines India Pvt Ltd, and will support the company’s global operations through […]

CW Bureau · May 20, 2026

GENERAL Strand Life’s Advanced Proteomics Platform To Expand Research In India

Strand Life Sciences, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, has launched advanced proteomics capabilities powered by Olink Explore HT, marking a major step in expanding large-scale multi-omics research across India and South Asia. The company said the launch strengthens its ability to support integrated genomics, proteomics and clinical research programmes for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and academic organisations. […]

CW Bureau · May 20, 2026