Category: India

Mumbai | Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited (BSE: 542904; NSE: UJJIVANSFB) on Tuesday announced its financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, reporting its highest-ever quarterly Net Interest Income (NII) of ₹1,000 crore in the third quarter of FY26, underlining strong business momentum and improving profitability. The bank also recorded its highest-ever quarterly disbursements of ₹8,293 crore during Q3 FY26, reflecting broad-based growth across both secured and unsecured lending segments. Strong Growth in Assets and Disbursements As of December 2025, Ujjivan SFB’s gross loan book stood…

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New Delhi | Adani Defence & Aerospace and Embraer have announced a strategic partnership to develop, manufacture, and sustain a comprehensive regional transport aircraft (RTA) ecosystem in India, marking a significant step toward strengthening the country’s indigenous aviation capabilities. Adani Defence & Aerospace, a leading player in India’s aerospace and defence sector and the flagship defence arm of Adani Enterprises Ltd, and Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ / B3: EMBJ3), a global aerospace major, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate across multiple segments of the regional aviation value chain. The…

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Lucknow: India and the European Union have taken a decisive step in strengthening global economic cooperation by signing a historic trade agreement, a move that is being widely welcomed by industry leaders. Describing the development as transformative, Mukesh Singh of the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce said the agreement marks “not an end point, but the beginning of a new phase in India–EU economic relations.” Trade figures underline the growing importance of the partnership. In the fiscal year ending March 2025, India–EU trade reached USD 136.5 billion, surpassing India’s trade with…

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New Delhi | India today stands at a historic global crossroads, where its greatest strength—its youth—possesses not only the advantage of numbers but also intellectual depth, innovative energy, and the confidence to lead on the world stage. The India of the 21st century is no longer just a land of potential; it is rapidly emerging as a nation that delivers results. In this transformative phase, the mantra of “Zero Defect–Zero Effect” has evolved beyond a slogan to become a strategic vision shaping India’s future. This principle is increasingly seen as a…

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Chennai | A constitutional and political controversy unfolded recently in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly after Governor R.N. Ravi omitted several portions of the customary address prepared by the state government at the commencement of the Assembly session. The omitted sections reportedly referred to B.R. Ambedkar, Dravidian leaders, the Dravidian model of governance, and the law-and-order situation in the state. Following the Governor’s address, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin moved a resolution in the House demanding that only the original, printed speech—prepared by the elected government and written in Tamil—be entered into…

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Mumbai: The 77th Republic Day of India was celebrated with great pride and patriotic spirit at the National Stock Exchange Headquarters (NSE HO), bringing together leadership, employees, and their families in a moment of national reflection and unity. The occasion was graced by the presence of Vikram Kothari, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, NSE Clearing Limited, and Shharad Dhakkate, Chief Human Resource Officer, NSE, along with senior officials and colleagues from across the organization. The gathering reflected the collective commitment of NSE to the constitutional values that define the nation. The…

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New Delhi — India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path unfolded as one of the most impressive and multidimensional spectacles in recent history, seamlessly blending patriotism, cultural diversity, technological self-reliance, military modernization, and expanding global partnerships into a compelling national narrative. This year’s celebrations carried added historical resonance as the nation marked 150 years of “Vande Mataram,” composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1875. Revered as a rallying cry of India’s freedom struggle, the song’s legacy provided an emotional and ideological backbone to the parade, reminding citizens of the enduring…

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New Delhi: This year’s Republic Day Parade will present a unique and profound spectacle, blending India’s military strength with its timeless spiritual legacy. To underscore the enduring relevance of Buddhist values such as peace, compassion, social harmony, and mutual coexistence, a large contingent of international Buddhist Monks and Nuns from 40 countries will attend the parade as honoured guests. The distinguished spiritual delegation is participating in the Global Buddhist Summit, organised by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture from January 24 to 25, 2026.…

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A compelling portrayal of tradition-led, technology-enabled healthcare and last-mile wellness delivery under the National Ayush Mission Delhi: The tableau of the Ministry of Ayush was showcased at the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, presenting a comprehensive narrative of India’s traditional systems of medicine integrated with modern technology. The tableau concept, led by the National Ayush Mission (NAM) scheme of the Ministry of Ayush, was based on the theme “Ayush ka Tantra, Swasthya ka Mantra,” aligning with the broader national vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and people-centric development. The tableau reflected…

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New Delhi | On the eve of the 77th Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu extended warm greetings to the people of India and delivered a comprehensive address to the nation, reflecting on India’s democratic journey, constitutional values, and future direction. She described Republic Day as a vital bridge connecting the nation’s past, present, and future, offering an opportunity for collective introspection on India’s path and priorities. From Independence to the Constitution: A Historic Journey President Murmu recalled that with the attainment of Independence on August 15, 1947, India began shaping…

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