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Jio BlackRock, a joint venture between JFSL and BlackRock, has received Sebi and BSE approval to start investment advisory services in India. With a digital-first approach, it aims to offer global-quality, personalised financial solutions for Indian investors

The government approved railway doubling projects in Jharkhand and Karnataka worth Rs 6,405 crore. These will boost connectivity, create jobs, and ease freight movement. Part of the PM Gati Shakti plan, the projects aim to reduce emissions, costs, and improve efficiency

AI will power future telecom networks with smarter services and automation. India, led by institutions like C-DoT and IITs, is developing AI-based telecom tech. Supported by strong policies and a growing startup ecosystem, India aims to lead global AI networking innovations

A major fire broke out on June 9 on board the Singapore-flagged ship MV Wan Hai 503 off Azhikkal in Kerala’s Kannur district following a container explosion. Eighteen crew members were rescued, while four remain missing

The vessel had gone down with 640 containers, including 13 with hazardous cargo and 12 containing calcium carbide. It was also loaded with 84.44 MT of diesel and 367.1 MT of furnace oil

A passenger from Raipur was left behind at Ghanpur while heading to Goa. Thanks to a quick alert via the Railway Madad app, GRP and railway officials traced and reunited him with his group at Kazipet Junction, earning public appreciation.

Chairing the 29th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) here, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasised that interest of common citizens to be kept in mind and expeditiously refund the claims of the rightful claimants

The Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) Centre in Secunderabad hosted a ceremonial passing out parade for its recruits, marking the end of 34 weeks of rigorous training. Outstanding performers were felicitated, with Recruit (Ord) Manish Kumar receiving the GOC-in-C, Southern Command Rolling Trophy

World Bank forecast says President Donald Trump's trade wars are expected to slash economic growth this year in the United States and around the world

A total of 1,024 Agniveers successfully completed their Basic and Advanced Military Training, marking their formal induction into the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME). Trained as technical specialists, top performers were awarded medals for excellence in training and drill

Apple has previewed iOS 26 at its flagship developer conference ‘WWDC 2025’ here — a major update that brings a beautiful new design, intelligent experiences, and improvements to the apps users rely on every day

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting in Bern with the leadership from several premier Swiss companies across diverse sectors and urged them to see India as a strategic hub for manufacturing, talent, and innovation

Indian Overseas Bank's 'Locate IOB' offers customers a simple and smart way to access addresses, directions, and IFSC codes for all IOB branches and ATM networks

Fires and explosions continue on the Singapore-flagged vessel MV Wan Hai 503 off the Kerala coast. While 18 crew members were rescued by the Indian Navy, four remain missing. Indian Coast Guard ships and aircraft are conducting firefighting and salvage operations

TVS launched the 2025 Apache RTR 200 4V with better performance, safety, and updated design. It's OBD2B compliant, features ride modes, ABS, and LED lights. Priced from Rs 1.53 lakh, it celebrates 20 years of Apache motorcycles and 6 million riders

The QCI, through its constituent boards - the NABL and NABCB - partners with global bodies such as the ILAC and the IAF to align India’s quality and conformance infrastructure with international benchmarks

Jio BlackRock Asset Management Private Ltd, a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) and US-based BlackRock, announced the appointment of its executive leadership team to drive operation

India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, demanding action on terrorism and a complete treaty overhaul. Despite Pakistan's repeated outreach, India remains firm. A new study will help India fully use its share of river water

During a recent press conference, Shukla said he is “extremely confident of success during Mission-4"

In Kenya's Kibera slum, residents use Bitcoin for payments, with support from AfriBit Africa. Bitcoin offers low-cost transactions, but its volatility poses risks. While some see it as a path to financial freedom, others worry about overexposure to crypto's instability