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Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) National Centre Of Sports Science Reseearch (NCSSR) And Indian Institue Of technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) have partnered to enhance collaboration in sports, sciences, advanced technology and indegenous innovation.

The South Central Railway (SCR) has introduced biometric attendance for ticket checking staff at six Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) lobbies in SCR Zone.

Amazon has completed the acquisition of Axio (formerly Capital Float), one of India’s leading digital lending and checkout finance providers, after securing regulatory approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

The GST Council has reduced the tax on solar and wind energy equipment to 5% from 12%, while increasing the rate on coal and lignite to 18% from 5%. This move aims to boost the green energy sector by lowering project costs and encouraging wider adoption. Experts believe this could reduce solar power costs by 10-15% and stimulate domestic manufacturing.

Amidst high tariffs imposed by the US, the government has formed a committee to address tax and export clearance issues faced by manufacturing units. The committee, comprising representatives from various ministries and industry bodies, will examine existing tax structures and procedures, identify sector-specific challenges, and recommend global best practices to enhance export competitiveness.

Detailing the initiative, ED I&P, Railways Ministry, Dileep Kumar said that the implementation of this system is a testament to Indian Railways’ commitment to improving efficiency and transparency.

The companies have come to an understanding whereby Merck will offer its full suite of products and services, including high-purity electronic materials, advanced gas and chemical delivery systems, turnkey fab infrastructure services, and its Material Intelligence solutions powered by AI, for Tata Electronics’ upcoming Fab in Dholera, Gujarat.

BCCI invited bids for the Indian cricket team’s title sponsorship rights after fantasy sports giants Dream11’s pullout due to a government ban on such entities.

As part of efforts to strengthen Safety Management Systems (SMS), the DGCA introduced the framework to provide safety approval to ground handling firms in July.

The DPIIT addressed hurdles impacting infrastructure projects in Karnataka, Kerala, and Telangana, involving a total cost of Rs 10,594 crore. Discussions focused on resolving forest and wildlife clearance delays in Telangana, particularly for Reliance Jio’s 5G/4G network expansion. The initiative aims to improve connectivity in remote areas while strengthening existing 4G infrastructure across the nation.