GROW Report and Portal: NITI Aayog New Launch
NITI Aayog, the policy think tank of the Government of India, has launched a new report and portal on Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry (GROW) on 12 February 2024. The report and portal aim to provide state-wise and district-wise analysis of agroforestry suitability across India, using remote sensing and GIS technologies. The report […]
AIIMS New Delhi Gets SBI SMART Payment Card
Patients visiting the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, can now avail the benefits of a smart payment card that will enable them to make cashless transactions at the hospital. The AIIMS-SBI SMART Payment Card was launched by Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday, February 12, 2024, in collaboration with […]
DGCA Issues Runway Safety Guidelines, Urges Training
DGCA, the aviation watchdog of India, has issued a circular to prevent runway incursions after the Haneda airport incident in Japan last month. The circular outlines various measures to enhance runway safety and prevent collisions of planes on the runway. What is a runway incursion? A runway incursion is an incident where an unauthorized aircraft, […]
SpiceJet to Lay Off 1,000 in Cost-Cutting Move
SpiceJet, one of India’s leading low-cost airlines, has announced that it will lay off around 1,000 employees, or 15% of its workforce, as part of its cost-cutting and turnaround strategy. The move comes after the airline received a fresh infusion of funds from an undisclosed investor. The airline said that the layoffs will help it […]
SpiceJet to lay off 1,400 employees in cost-cutting measure
SpiceJet, one of India’s leading low-cost carriers, has announced that it will lay off 1,400 employees, which accounts for about 15% of its workforce. This move is aimed at reducing costs and attracting investors, as the airline has been facing financial challenges amid the pandemic. SpiceJet lay off due to salary delays and funding concerns […]
MakeMyTrip: Business Class Funnel for Business Travellers
MakeMyTrip, India’s leading online travel company, has launched a new feature for international flights called Business Class Funnel. The feature is designed to provide a different and enhanced booking experience for business and first-class travellers. It offers detailed information on premium experiences such as seat recline, position, in-flight entertainment, meals, and more. What is Business […]
Education Ministry and FIFA: Scoring for Sports Culture
The Ministry of Education has joined hands with FIFA to launch the Football for Schools (F4S) programme, which aims to promote football as a tool for education, development and empowerment of students across India. The programme will distribute 11 lakh footballs to more than 1.5 lakh schools in a phased manner, and train physical education […]
Punjab & Sind Bank and WDRA: Aiding Farmers with e-NWRs
Farmers in India can now avail low-interest loans against electronic Negotiable Warehouse Receipts (e-NWRs) thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Punjab & Sind Bank (PSB) and Warehousing Development Regulatory Authority (WDRA) on 5 February 2024 . What are e-NWRs? e-NWRs are digital documents issued by registered warehouses that certify the ownership and […]
Cognizant First Odisha Office Opened by Patnaik
Odisha, a state in eastern India, has been witnessing a surge of investment, talent and innovation in the IT sector. On Sunday, February 11, 2024, the state added another feather to its cap when Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the first facility of Cognizant, one of the world’s leading IT and consulting companies, in Bhubaneswar. […]
Paytm E-commerce rebrands as Pai Platforms
Paytm E-commerce, one of the leading players in the digital commerce space, has rebranded itself as Pai Platforms. The company has also acquired Bitsila, a seller platform on ONDC, to strengthen its omnichannel and hyperlocal commerce capabilities. Pai Platforms: A New Identity for Paytm E-commerce Paytm E-commerce, which was backed by Paytm Founder and CEO […]