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Divya Delhi: The Centre has issued a draft notification proposing amendments to the **Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989** to update fuel classifications and accelerate the adoption of cleaner energy sources, including biofuels and hydrogen.

According to the draft, the government aims to align vehicle emission and type-approval standards with higher ethanol blending targets under the ongoing E20 rollout. One of the key proposals includes revising hydrogen fuel classification from Hydrogen + CN to Hydrogen + CNG, reflecting evolving fuel technologies and infrastructure.The notification also proposes increasing the gross vehicle

Sun Pharma to Acquire Organon & Co in $11.8 Billion All-Cash Deal

Divya Delhi: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has announced its biggest-ever overseas acquisition, agreeing to buy US-based Organon & Co for $11.8 billion (approximately ₹98,000 crore) in an all-cash deal. The transaction marks one of the largest cross-border acquisitions by an Indian company.Under the agreement, Sun Pharma will pay $14 per share, representing a premium of

Paytm shares trim losses after 8% plunge on PPBL news; what investors need to know

Divya Delhi: Shares of One 97 Communications, the parent of Paytm, pared early losses on Monday after plunging over 8% following regulatory action on Paytm Payments Bank Limited by the Reserve Bank of India. The stock fell as much as 8.38% to ₹1,051.10 in early trade but later recovered, trading about 3% lower at ₹1,113.20

Govt forms panel under SBI chief to assess risks from AI platform Mythos

The Centre has constituted a high-level panel under Challa Sreenivasulu Setty to assess potential risks posed by the artificial intelligence platform Mythos to India’s banking system. The announcement was made by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman The panel, operating under the State Bank of India chief who also heads the Indian Banks’ Association, will evaluate

J&K Registers Over 4.52 Lakh Artisans, Expands Skills Push with NIFT

Divya Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded over 4.52 lakh artisan registrations, marking a significant milestone in efforts to strengthen its handicrafts and handloom sector, officials said on Thursday. The development comes alongside an expansion of training and capacity-building initiatives in collaboration with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). The figures were shared during

Oil price shock loading: How India’s strong economic fundamentals will cushion the blow  

Divya Delhi:India’s economy is facing renewed pressure as global crude oil prices surge past $100 per barrel  geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The oil shock threatens growth, given India’s heavy dependence on energy imports, but global agencies remain cautiously optimistic about the country’s resilience. In its April 2026 outlook, International Monetary Fund raised India’s

UST Acquires Workday Partner Intecrowd to Strengthen Global Capabilities

UST has announced the acquisition of Intecrowd, a globally recognised boutique Workday partner, in a strategic move aimed at expanding its capabilities in enterprise technology solutions.Intecrowd is known for its expertise in strategic deployments and full lifecycle support for Workday solutions, catering to organisations seeking cloud-based human resources and financial management systems. The acquisition is

Multi-Currency Crypto Wallet Launched to Enable Flexible and Secure Payments

Global gaming platform Parimatch has announced the launch of its new “Multiwallet” feature, aimed at simplifying digital payments by integrating multiple currencies within a single account.The innovative solution allows users to manage separate wallets for INR, USDT, and USDC, enabling seamless transactions across both fiat and cryptocurrency formats. The feature is designed to offer greater

Centre Pauses 60% Free Flight Seats Selection Order After Airlines Object

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has put on hold its directive mandating airlines to offer at least 60% of seats free of charge for selection, weeks before the rule was set to take effect on April 20. The decision follows objections raised by the Federation of Indian Airlines and Akasa Air, citing operational and financial

Divya Delhi: The Centre has issued a draft notification proposing amendments to the **Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989** to update fuel classifications and accelerate the adoption of cleaner energy sources, including biofuels and hydrogen.

According to the draft, the government aims to align vehicle emission and type-approval standards with higher ethanol blending targets under the ongoing E20 rollout. One of the key proposals includes revising hydrogen fuel classification from Hydrogen + CN to Hydrogen + CNG, reflecting evolving fuel technologies and infrastructure.The notification also proposes increasing the gross vehicle

Sun Pharma to Acquire Organon & Co in $11.8 Billion All-Cash Deal

Divya Delhi: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has announced its biggest-ever overseas acquisition, agreeing to buy US-based Organon & Co for $11.8 billion (approximately ₹98,000 crore) in an all-cash deal. The transaction marks one of the largest cross-border acquisitions by an Indian company.Under the agreement, Sun Pharma will pay $14 per share, representing a premium of

Paytm shares trim losses after 8% plunge on PPBL news; what investors need to know

Divya Delhi: Shares of One 97 Communications, the parent of Paytm, pared early losses on Monday after plunging over 8% following regulatory action on Paytm Payments Bank Limited by the Reserve Bank of India. The stock fell as much as 8.38% to ₹1,051.10 in early trade but later recovered, trading about 3% lower at ₹1,113.20

Govt forms panel under SBI chief to assess risks from AI platform Mythos

The Centre has constituted a high-level panel under Challa Sreenivasulu Setty to assess potential risks posed by the artificial intelligence platform Mythos to India’s banking system. The announcement was made by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman The panel, operating under the State Bank of India chief who also heads the Indian Banks’ Association, will evaluate

J&K Registers Over 4.52 Lakh Artisans, Expands Skills Push with NIFT

Divya Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded over 4.52 lakh artisan registrations, marking a significant milestone in efforts to strengthen its handicrafts and handloom sector, officials said on Thursday. The development comes alongside an expansion of training and capacity-building initiatives in collaboration with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). The figures were shared during

Oil price shock loading: How India’s strong economic fundamentals will cushion the blow  

Divya Delhi:India’s economy is facing renewed pressure as global crude oil prices surge past $100 per barrel  geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The oil shock threatens growth, given India’s heavy dependence on energy imports, but global agencies remain cautiously optimistic about the country’s resilience. In its April 2026 outlook, International Monetary Fund raised India’s

UST Acquires Workday Partner Intecrowd to Strengthen Global Capabilities

UST has announced the acquisition of Intecrowd, a globally recognised boutique Workday partner, in a strategic move aimed at expanding its capabilities in enterprise technology solutions.Intecrowd is known for its expertise in strategic deployments and full lifecycle support for Workday solutions, catering to organisations seeking cloud-based human resources and financial management systems. The acquisition is

Multi-Currency Crypto Wallet Launched to Enable Flexible and Secure Payments

Global gaming platform Parimatch has announced the launch of its new “Multiwallet” feature, aimed at simplifying digital payments by integrating multiple currencies within a single account.The innovative solution allows users to manage separate wallets for INR, USDT, and USDC, enabling seamless transactions across both fiat and cryptocurrency formats. The feature is designed to offer greater

Centre Pauses 60% Free Flight Seats Selection Order After Airlines Object

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has put on hold its directive mandating airlines to offer at least 60% of seats free of charge for selection, weeks before the rule was set to take effect on April 20. The decision follows objections raised by the Federation of Indian Airlines and Akasa Air, citing operational and financial