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Private Universities and the PhD Admission Scandals

Srinagar, Oct. 13 -- A PhD is supposed to be the highest expression of academic excellence, intellectual discipline and original research. Yet, in parts of India's higher education system, doctoral ad... Read More


From IIT Kanpur to Election Commission: Here's a look at CEC Gyanesh Kumar's journey as calls for his resignation grow

New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar is facing mounting calls for his removal over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. ... Read More


UPI Merchant Charges on Payments Above Rs 2,000 to Come Into Effect After Diwali

Jammu, Oct. 13 -- Share Tweet Share New Delhi, Oct 13 (KNS): The implementation of merchant discount rate (MDR) charges on select Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions exceeding Rs 2,000 has b... Read More


Report identifies barriers to cross-border e-commerce growth in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- Sri Lanka could expand its export base and improve global market access for small businesses by addressing regulatory, logistical and digital infrastructure barriers to cross-bor... Read More


Reliance Consumer Products seeks deeper partnerships with Sri Lankan businesses

Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- Reliance Consumer Products Ltd. is looking to strengthen partnerships with Sri Lankan businesses to bring local products to the Indian market and expand cross-border manufacturin... Read More


Sri Lanka targets 25 MW in cloud capacity as private investment lags

Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- Sri Lanka's shortage of data centre and cloud infrastructure reflects, to some extent, a market failure, as demand from banks and other users has yet to attract sufficient privat... Read More


Rising costs leave 37.7% of listed firms unable to cover interest expenses

Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- More than a third of Sri Lanka's listed non-financial companies failed to generate sufficient earnings to cover their interest expenses in the first half of 2026, as rising costs... Read More


20 JKAP IR Organises "Police-Public Samvad" on Administrative Reforms of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Jammu, Oct. 13 -- Share Tweet Share Srinagar, Oct 13 (KNS): As part of the celebrations commemorating the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, 20 JKAP IR organised a "Police-Public Samvad" a... Read More


Anshul Singhal launches Vantrock with Rs 42 billion development plan

Mumbai, Oct. 13 -- Real estate professional Anshul Singhal has launched Vantrock Real Assets Private Limited (VRAPL), a Mumbai-headquartered platform focused initially on warehousing, industrial and l... Read More


Afcons wins CII award for biodiversity management

Mumbai, Oct. 13 -- Afcons Infrastructure has received the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) National Award for Environmental Best Practices 2026 in the Biodiversity Management category for its wo... Read More