New Delhi, October 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant policy shift, the Ministry of Railways has announced a reduction in the Advance Reservation Period (ARP) for train tickets from 120 days to 60 days, effective from November 1, 2024. This change, aimed at improving ticket availability for genuine travellers and reducing the rate of cancellations and no-shows, excludes the ...

Bhubaneswar, October 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector in Odisha is undergoing a dynamic digital revolution, propelled by the Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) groundbreaking Digital Saksham program. Supported by Mastercard, this innovative initiative is empowering micro enterprises across 13 states and over 55 industrial clusters, bridging the gap between traditional business models and ...

Mumbai, October 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  Secondary long-steel producers are set to witness a 7 per cent rise in revenue this fiscal, up from 4 per cent in the previous year, driven by strong domestic demand fueled by central government expenditure on housing and infrastructure projects. According to CRISIL Ratings, this growth is backed by improved operating leverage and declining ...

New Delhi, October 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has achieved a significant milestone, crossing the 1 crore cumulative production mark at its Manesar facility in Haryana. The company announced on Thursday that this accomplishment makes the Manesar plant the fastest among Suzuki’s global manufacturing units to achieve this feat, doing so in just 18 years. Hisashi ...

Lanjigarh, October 16, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a testament to the power of rural talent and corporate support, two young archers from Kalahandi, Khirod Kumar and Omkar Majhi, clinched gold and silver medals respectively at the prestigious CBSE Archery Championship 2024, held in Raipur. Both athletes, trained under the Vedanta Sports Initiative, demonstrated exceptional skill, securing top honors among over ...

Bhubaneswar, October 15, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The prestigious Dalmia School Meet 2024, a vibrant and competitive gathering of over 300 students from seven Dalmia schools across India, successfully concluded at Dalmiapuram, Tamil Nadu. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students representing schools in Rajasthan, Odisha, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Meghalaya, and Andhra Pradesh, showcasing a perfect blend of athletic prowess ...

New Delhi, October 15, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Limited today unveiled the official lineup for the Kalinga Lancers as the highly anticipated Hockey India League (HIL) 2024 returns after a seven-year hiatus. Following their dominant performance in the player auction, Vedanta has successfully assembled a formidable team, blending emerging talent and seasoned veterans to position the Kalinga Lancers as strong ...

Sundargarh, October 15, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, played a key role in fostering the latent talents of rural students by supporting the “Suravi Children’s Festival,” a state-level platform aimed at nurturing young minds from local communities. The festival, held at Girisma Upper Primary School, witnessed enthusiastic participation from students representing 186 schools across 18 gram ...

Mumbai, October 14, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Jio Platforms, the digital and telecom arm of Reliance Industries, posted a robust 23.4% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for Q2 FY25, reaching Rs 6,539 crore. The significant growth was driven by a surge in average revenue per user (ARPU), which climbed to Rs 195.1 per month. The company’s revenue from operations also ...

New Delhi, October 14, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Limited has appointed David John as Strategy Director and Dr. A.B. Subbaiah as Team Manager for the Kalinga Lancers, ahead of the highly anticipated return of the Hockey India League (HIL) in 2024, following a seven-year hiatus. These strategic appointments reflect Vedanta’s commitment to building a top-performing team, poised to excel in ...