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Excitel, a Delhi-based home broadband provider, is gearing up to transform India’s cable TV households into fiber broadband users by replacing traditional set-top boxes with Android-enabled IPTV boxes. The company aims to onboard 2 million new users in 18 months through this hybrid model. “We want to replace legacy cable TV boxes with Android boxes and give users OTT, YouTube and live channels, all at the same price they pay today,” said Vivek Raina, CEO and co-founder of Excitel. “The user gets more, the cable operator runs just one network, and we grow faster without laying new fiber ourselves.” IPTV, or Internet Protocol Television, is a method of delivering television content over the internet offering an alternative to traditional cable or satellite TV. India’s largest telecom company Bharti Airtel also rolled out IPTV across 2000 cities last week.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A late entrant in India’s ₹70,000-crore decorative paints market, Birla Opus has spent the past year taking on entrenched competitors with a mix of product innovation, aggressive distribution, and emotional storytelling. With 69% aided brand recall in urban markets already, the Aditya Birla Group company is betting on a lifestyle-driven proposition, 'Duniya Ko Rang Do', and a tech-first approach to gain ground.

As a thumb-rule for stock market investing, doing less is more. “The stock market is designed to transfer money from the active to the patient," Warren Buffet famously said. However, exchange rules require you to make some transactions in your broking account to keep it active.

Myntra is set to take a different route to entry-level hiring from this year, switching from on-campus final placements to internship. The fashion e-tailer is looking to hire more than 100 employees every year through this route, said its chief human resources officer Govindraj MK. «The internship programme will now be a primary pathway for hiring into first-level roles,» he told ET in an interview. For lateral roles, the company is mostly looking at in-house talent. «Whenever there's a vacancy, we prioritise internal talent mobility, grooming employees for higher roles through career development and learning programmes,» said Govindraj. This year Myntra has launched a four-to-six-month internship programme across tech, fashion-technology, business and finance. The first batch started in January 2025 and already, the company has engaged more than 10 interns, he said. «In all, we are looking at hiring about 150-170 interns throughout the year, and this will be our primary talent pipeline for full-time hiring,» said Govindraj. Students need to go through a screening process, including an entrance test and interviews, before being selected as interns. «This period (four to six months) is mutually beneficial; it allows students to assess whether our culture aligns with their career goals while we evaluate their potential for a full-time role,» he said.

X (formerly Twitter) is currently experiencing a major outage, with thousands of users across the globe reporting issues accessing the platform. According to outage-tracking website Downdetector, more than 8,000 users in US have flagged problems, while the number of reports in India has crossed 400. Users are primarily facing difficulties with the X mobile app, with 61% of complaints related to app access in India. Others report trouble loading the website and server connectivity failures.

Police recovered Flaviana’s body inside the house and Diego’s from a water tank outside. TOI reported citing the police that the couple ingested pills. Diego had also attempted to cut his throat with a sickle before entering the water tank. Moreover. a suicide note left by Diego was found that explained that they had been harassed and threatened by individuals claiming to be telecom officials from New Delhi since January. The fraudsters accused the couple of misusing their SIM card for criminal activities and threatened them with a “digital arrest.” The note ifurther dentified the alleged perpetrators as Sumit Birra and Anil Yadav.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The three best months to workout given how the sun shines in India are probably February to April. It is the best time to prime the body for the summers, get stronger, gain some good weight with whole carbs and protein and fruits and vegetables, and also sweat it out with some solid higher intensity work.

«Most car makers can't eat 25%, they just can't,» said Andy Palmer, former CEO of Aston Martin. «That means car makers will pass on as much of the cost of tariffs as they can,» including by removing features to lower their costs while also raising prices. Automakers may spread that cost between U.S.-produced and imported models, cut back on features, and in some cases, stop selling affordable models aimed at first-time car buyers, as many of those are imported and less attractive if they carry a higher price tag. The changes could price more Americans out of the market. S&P Global Mobility estimated Thursday that tariffs will cause annual U.S. vehicle sales to fall to a range of 14.5 million to 15 million in coming years from 16 million in 2024. Cox Automotive estimates tariffs will add $3,000 to the cost of a U.S.-made vehicle and $6,000 to vehicles made in Canada or Mexico without exemptions. While luxury sellers like Bentley or Ferrari say they will pass on costs, major automakers' typical margins of 6% to 8% leave little wiggle room. Affordable models most likely to be affected include the Honda CR-V, Chevy Trax, Subaru Forester, Chevy Equinox and Honda HR-V, said Erin Keating, executive analyst at Cox. «Car makers know they have certain vehicles in their portfolio that can tolerate lower profit margins,» Keating said. «Some vehicles may just prove to be too expensive, and most of those are affordable models manufactured outside the U.S.»

Reason: the seasoned civil servant apparently had no idea that there was such a facility as a 'reply' button which would result in paperless interlocution. Much water has flowed down the sluggish Yamuna since then, but many of those in government, both politicians and bureaucrats, remain unfamiliar with technology.

Manipur, security forces nabbed four militants belonging to different proscribed outfits from three districts of Manipur. The arrest was made in Bishnupur, Imphal East and Thoubal districts on Thursday. A militant belonging to the Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) was nabbed from Maibam Chingmang in Bishnupur district. The insurgent, identified as Leishangthem Hiran Singh. A member of KCP-PSC (Politburo Standing Committee), identified as Likmabam Amujao Meitei was apprehended from Sawombung Pourabi area in Imphal East district. Two militants of the KCP (Taibanganba) group were nabbed from Langthabal Khunou area in Thoubal district. They were identified as Loitongbam Boyai Singh and Khumanthem Dhanabir Singh. Security forces also seized 12 firearms and cartridges during search operations in Jiribam, Imphal West and Bishnupur districts.

India is on the brink of a demographic shift redefining its healthcare landscape. With an estimated 140 million elderly citizens today—projected to rise to 350 million by 2050—the need for comprehensive senior healthcare has never been more pressing.

Two members of the banned People’s Liberation Army were apprehended from Dingku Road area in Imphal West on Wednesday while two members of the outlawed PREPAK (Pro) were held from Top Makha Leikai in Imphal East on Tuesday. An active cadre of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup organisation was nabbed from Takhel Mamang Leikai area of Imphal East on Wednesday. Sharing the information on X, the Manipur Police said, “On March 26, 2025, Manipur Police arrested one active member of KYKL organisation from Takhel Mamang Leikai near the foothill under Lamlai-PS, Imphal East District, namely, Naorem Naren Meitei. The following items were seized from his possession: one mobile handset, one black wallet containing Rs 500 and one Aadhaar Card and one two-wheeler.” The police further said, “On March 26, 2025, Manipur Police arrested two active members of RPF/PLA organisation, Thangam Surankumar Singh and Chingakham Langol Singh from Dinku Road under Lamphel-PS, Imphal West District. The arrested persons are directly involved in extortion activities in and around Imphal areas. From their possession, the following items were seized: two two-wheelers, four mobile handsets, two wallets and a sum of Rs 3,500.” Manipur is currently under President’s rule. In Manipur, at least 258 people have been killed and over a thousand people injured in the ethnic violence between the tribal Kuki-Zo and the non-tribal Meitei people since May 3, 2023. More than 60,000 people have been displaced from their homes and villages who are staying in relief camps in different districts.

Krafton has acquired a controlling stake in Pune-based Nautilus Mobile, the studio behind the popular Real Cricket franchise, in a deal worth Rs 118 crore. This marks Krafton’s first control deal in India, signalling its focus on local game development here. Founded in 2013, Nautilus Mobile was acquired by JetSynthesys in 2020. Subsequently, Krafton made a Rs 40.5 crore investment in 2022. The latest acquisition gives Krafton a larger stake in India’s gaming landscape, integrating Nautilus Mobile’s expertise with its global resources and technology.

bilateral trade agreements. Accompanying political energy and encouraging words reflect a dramatic departure from sobering scepticism of the recent past. The big change is, of course, Donald Trump's unsheathing of tariffs. Inevitably, trade negotiations with the US are the principal driver. Not every trade agreement will be uniform. Concessions will likely vary, depending on strategic vulnerability. As India's most consequential business, technology and foreign policy relationship, the US will get priority in timing and substance. This is rooted in realism. It's the same approach every other major trade partner of Washington will take. In a volatile world, marked by American recalibration and retrenchment, there are significant gains to becoming among the earliest countries to find accord with the Trump administration. Gains will be both tangible and intangible.

Bharat Forge are expected to be in focus on Thursday following its contract with the Ministry of Defence for the procurement of 155mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) and High Mobility Vehicle 6x6 Gun Towing Vehicles respectively. The total contract is worth Rs 6,900 crore and Tata Advanced System is another company which is part of the agreement. The government has so far signed contracts worth Rs 1.40 lakh crore in the current financial year 2024-25, a defence ministry release said.

indigenous fighter jet, the light combat aircraft Mk1a, has been delivered, marking the start of supplies that had been delayed due to supply chain constraints. GE Aerospace has handed over the first of 99 F404-IN20 engines on order to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and a total of 12 engines are expected to be sent this year. The supply of LCA Mk1a to the Air Force has been delayed by over a year as the engines could not come on time due to disruptions in global supply chains faced by the American vendor. The Air Force has placed an order for 83 jets on HAL, which now plans to gradually ramp up production, taking it to 24 aircraft a year. GE acknowledged the delays in supplies, saying that it shut down the production line for engines in 2016 when earlier orders had been fulfilled and restarting it was a complex task. The company added that the delivery of the first engine is an important milestone and it will continue to work with suppliers to keep the production line efficient. «Restarting the F404-IN20 engine line during Covid pandemic was even more challenging. With a high focus on safety and quality, and a remarkable commitment from our supply chain teams and our suppliers and partners, we have managed to restart the line,» Shawn Warren, general manager, Combat & Trainer Engines, GE Aerospace, said. The executive said that the engine is one the most successful in military aviation history and the variant delivered has been particularly made for the Indian requirement. «The F404-IN20 engine is a tailored design for India's single-engine fighter, with the highest thrust within the F404 family and a higher-flow fan, unique single-crystal turbine blades, and numerous special components,» he said.

Ashok Leyland said on Wednesday that its electric bus unit Switch Mobility could shutter one of its British plants, which would swing the unit's UK operations to profitability «soon». The company said it would review the feasibility of the plant in Sherburn, North Yorkshire in a consultation process with employees, which could lead to the plant being closed, amid continued uncertainty in the sector. The plant accounted for 0.60% of Ashok Leyland's total sales in the fiscal year ended March 2023, the company said.

Medium-Term Government Deposit (MTGD) and Long-Term Government Deposit (LTGD) components of the Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS), effective March 26, 2025, as per an Reserve Bank of India (RBI) press release as on March 25, 2025.

Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced Systems Limited to enhance the Indian Army’s artillery capabilities. These deals, worth approximately Rs 6,900 crore, will provide the Army with 155mm/52 calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) and High Mobility Vehicle 6x6 Gun Towing Vehicles. The signing ceremony took place on 26 March 2025 in New Delhi, in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. With this procurement, the MoD’s total capital contracts for the financial year 2024-25 have reached Rs 1.40 lakh crore. The event also saw the Defence Secretary felicitate the Project Director of ATAGS from the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Armament Research and Development Establishment, Pune, in recognition of his role in the project’s success.

Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal recently shared his perspective on career advancement, challenging the traditional notion that promotions are tied to tenure. “Someone asked me—‘What’s the best way to get promoted at work?’” Mittal recalled. “It got me thinking—when and why should someone really get promoted?” The founder & CEO of People Group, has played a key role in shaping successful brands like Shaadi.com, Makaan.com, and Mauj Mobile. He has also backed over 200 tech and consumer brands. He explained that the old model—where simply staying in a job for years led to promotions—is now obsolete. Instead, success in today’s fast-paced world depends on three key factors: