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Indian Army Partners With IIT Madras Pravartak For Defence Indigenisation
Indian Army’s Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) is partnering with IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation to accelerate indigenous engineering capabilities and reduce dependence on external sources for critical military technologies. Collaboration To Bridge Gap Between Field Needs And Advanced Research The partnership will enable a structured approach to jointly identify, develop and deploy indigenous […]
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Mar 26, 2026
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HMVL Pulls Back On OTTplay, Stops Adding New Subscribers From Mar 31
Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd (HMVL), part of HT Media, has decided not to on-board new subscribers to its over-the-top (OTT) platform OTTplay, citing inability to achieve sustainable profitability within the defined timeline. Board Approves Decision To Stop Onboarding From March 31, 2026 The company in a regulatory filing said a decision has been taken by […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 26, 2026
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Modified UDAN Set To Lift Regional Connectivity With ₹28,840-Cr Push
India’s regional aviation landscape is set for a major transformation, with the Union Cabinet approving the Modified UDAN scheme, a ₹28,840 crore initiative aimed at significantly expanding air connectivity to underserved and remote regions. A 10-Year Push to Expand Affordable Aviation The 10-year programme, spanning FY 2026–27 to FY 2035–36, is expected to not only […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 26, 2026
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Sunil Mittal To Step Aside From Airtel Africa, Gopal Vittal Set To Take Over
In a significant leadership transition, Airtel Africa plc has announced that Sunil Bharti Mittal will step down as chairman at the conclusion of its Annual General Meeting in July 2026. The move marks the end of an important chapter that began with the company’s public listing in 2019 and its subsequent rise into the FTSE […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 25, 2026
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Aditya Birla-Led Consortium Acquires Royal Challengers For ₹16,660 Cr
In a major development, United Spirits Ltd ( USL) has announced full divestiture of its stake in Royal Challengers Sports Pvt Ltd ((RCSPL) to a consortium comprising Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group , Bolt Ventures and Blackstone’s perpetual private equity strategy, BXPE for ₹16, 660 crore. RCSPL owns and operates Royal Challengers […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 24, 2026
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Veranda RACE Hits ₹100-Cr Revenue, Sees 5 Lakh Cumulative Enrolments
Veranda RACE, a Veranda Learning enterprise and one of South India’s leading government exam coaching institutions, has crossed ₹100 crore in revenue, while surpassing 5 lakh cumulative student enrolments since its inception in 2012. This has marked the institution’s highest-ever annual intake of 50,000 students, reflecting rising demand for structured preparation for competitive government examinations […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 24, 2026
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Airline Shakeout: 11 Carriers Exit Since 2016, But Govt Bets On Resilient Skies
India’s fast-growing aviation market has witnessed a significant churn, with 11 airlines exiting operations since 2016. The exits were driven by a mix of financial stress, aircraft shortages, and internal operational challenges, underlining the structural vulnerabilities in an otherwise high-growth sector. Among the most high-profile collapses were Kingfisher Airlines, Jet Airways, Go First, and TruJet. […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 24, 2026
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IndiGo Appoints Former Air India Express CEO As Chief Strategy Officer
In a bid to streamline its operations, InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) has announced the appointment of former MD & CEO of Air India Express Aloke Singh as its chief strategy officer. Singh will lead the company’s long-term strategic planning and drive enterprise-wide transformation initiatives focused on accelerating growth, enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening competitive positioning in […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 23, 2026
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Mobis India Partners With NeoMotion To Empower 600 Wheelchair Users
Mobis India Foundation, the CSR arm of Hyundai Mobis in India, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NeoMotion, an assistive technology company from IIT Madras to distribute 600 NeoFly wheelchairs and NeoBolt motor-powered attachments to wheelchair users across India. The project, titled Accessibility & Freedom – Empowering Wheelchair Users with Mobility Assistive Devices, […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 23, 2026
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Fading Memories Of United News Of India And Bangalore Stock Exchange
A Celebration That Turned Reflective What could have been a fitting grand celebration of two iconic institutions that once symbolised credibility and commerce, the United News of India (UNI) and the Bangalore Stock Exchange (BgSE), in the garden city last week turned into a poignant reminder of time’s passage. The absence of familiar faces and […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 23, 2026
