Stories from Delhi · India

Listed companies in India reported a 14.7% increase in net profits during the third quarter. This represents the fastest growth rate recorded in two years.

Air India Express and IndiGo are set to resume flight services in coordination with the Air Alliance. Passengers are advised to contact the alliance for flight-related information. The service is part of a broader resumption of operations within the region.

A Delhi court has ordered further investigations into a petition involving the relatives of a 2017 rape victim in Unnao.

The Indian government plans to increase the application of artificial intelligence within industries, governance, and public services. The initiative aims to promote the integration of AI technologies across these sectors.

A heatwave sweeping across multiple regions in India has significantly impacted local residents and the tourism industry. High temperatures forced tourists to shorten planned visits, including one group that left a site after 30 minutes due to extreme heat.

The move targets the existing digital payment landscape to increase competition within the country's fintech sector. Amazon and Meta have joined efforts to challenge the market dominance of Google Pay and PhonePe in India.

Listed companies in India reported a 14.7% increase in net profit for Q3 FY26. This represents the fastest growth rate recorded in the last two years.

Counting for legislative assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry is scheduled for April 4. Exit polls suggest the Bharatiya Janata Party may retain power in Assam.

Zarif won the Delhi municipal election by a margin of 160 votes. The candidate received 156 votes during the election process. The victory occurred in Delhi, India. The specific political party affiliation for the winner was not explicitly named in the report.

India has reached its target of sourcing 50% of its electricity from non-fossil fuel sources five years ahead of the original schedule. The nation currently has a population of approximately 1.5 billion people. The achievement covers various regions including Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Assam. The announcement was made regarding the country's energy production targets. The achievement was reported by AIR News 24x7. This milestone marks a shift in the country's energy mix toward renewable and alternative sources. The transition aims to drive progress and connectivity across various regions including Uttar Pradesh. Prameen Kumar Mittal, Executive Director of the Export Promotion Council for Medical Devices, also noted that a Free Trade Agreement is boosting Indian medical device exports.