Amitesh Jha resigns as Instamart CEO, Nandita Sinha appointed new chief
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Swiggy Limited on Tuesday announced a major leadership transition at its quick commerce business, Instamart, with Chief Executive Officer Amitesh Kumar Jha stepping down to pursue opportunities outside the company. The food…
India’s private space tech sector raises $871 million through July: Report
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) India’s private SpaceTech ecosystem has raised a record $871 million across 241 funding rounds through July 2026, driven by policy reforms that opened the sector to private participation and attracted institutional…
Violence against women reaches ‘deep national crisis’ in Bangladesh: Report
Dhaka, July 28 (IANS) Bangladesh is facing a “deep national crisis” of violence against women and girls, with rape, gang rape, attempted rape, murder, suicide, sexual harassment, dowry-related violence and child marriage continuing at alarming levels,…
HUL Q1 profit falls 4 pc on higher input costs; shares tumble over 6 pc
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) on Tuesday posted a 4 per cent year-on-year decline in its standalone net profit to Rs 2,631 crore for the first quarter of FY27, as higher raw material costs and increased expenses…
Chinese investment in Pak’s infrastructure failed to trigger economic growth: Report
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The debate surrounding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has become trapped between two extremes. One side portrays it as a transformational success that modernised Pakistan’s infrastructure and the other treats it as…
Bangladesh records 257 attacks on minorities in first half of 2026, rights body seeks stronger legal safeguards
Dhaka, July 28 (IANS) As violence against minorities continues unabated across Bangladesh, a leading minority human rights organisation documented at least 257 incidents of communal violence across the country during the first half of this year,…
Emerge Renewables Marks a Historic Milestone with Furnace Light-Up of North India’s First Dedicated Solar Glass Manufacturing Plant
New Delhi [India], July 27: Emerge Renewables proudly celebrates successful furnace light-up of its state-of-the-art solar glass manufacturing facility at Keshwana Industrial Area, Kotputli-Behror in Rajasthan. This landmark event marks, commissioning of…
Bhumika Shajwani Wins Mrs Earth Elite 2026: India’s Win of Purpose and Poise
New Delhi [India], July 27: Bhumika Shajwani was named the winner of Mrs Earth Elite 2026 in a glittering finale that celebrated not only beauty and stagecraft but also committed advocacy for community sustainability and women’s empowerment. Her victory…
Major reshuffle in West Bengal Medical Council, 3 nominated members replaced
Kolkata, July 28 (IANS) The West Bengal Health Department has brought about a major reshuffle in the WB Medical Council, replacing all three nominated members who were appointed during the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress regime. The three…
India, Canada discuss boosting maritime cooperation, defence ties
Ottawa, July 28 (IANS) India and Canada have agreed to enhance defence cooperation, with discussions focusing on maritime collaboration, defence capacity-building and training during a meeting between India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh K.…