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Noel Tata Seeks Review of Tata Sons Restructuring Plan to Avoid Listing

Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata has sought a review of Tata Sons’ restructuring plan as the group looks to avoid a stock market listing. The proposal involves merging Tata Electronics Systems Solutions and Tata Consulting Engineers with Tata Sons, amid ongoing regulatory requirements from the RBI.

CAFE-3 Norms Notified: Govt Retains EV Incentives, Removes Small Petrol Car Concession

Indian Railways to Run Month-Long Ticket-Checking Drive Across Central Railway From October 1

NITI Aayog Workshop Focuses on Strengthening Panchayats for Viksit Bharat

DGCA Issues New Training Framework for Gyroplane Pilot Licences in India

DGCA has issued a new Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) prescribing ground and flying training for pilots seeking licences in the gyroplane category. The framework is a key step towards introducing gyroplane operations in India, with potential applications in joyrides, air experience flights, agricultural spraying, surveillance and survey missions.

India’s Solar Manufacturing Boom Can Withstand US Trade Measures: Report

India’s solar manufacturing sector has emerged as a major success story, with $16 billion invested over the past 18 months, according to a Rhodium Group report. Despite potential US anti-dumping and countervailing duties, India’s growing domestic solar market could help absorb additional production and support the industry’s expansion.

Pakistan Faces Credit Access Gap as Millions Remain Outside Formal Lending System: Report

Millions of people in Pakistan remain outside the formal credit system despite demand for financing from small businesses, farmers, gig workers and low-income households, according to a report. Technology-driven lending, alternative data and digital financial services could help expand access, but stronger consumer protection, data governance and risk management are also needed.

Gold, Silver Prices Fall Up to 1% as US Yields Rise, Geopolitical Tensions Weigh

Gold and silver prices traded lower on MCX on Tuesday, with bullion prices under pressure from elevated US Treasury yields and geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran standoff. Gold futures fell 0.33% to ₹1,48,410 per 10 grams, while silver declined 0.93% to ₹2,25,338 per kg.

Assam: ₹778 Cr Investment to Boost Jobs, Farm-to-Industry Value Chain, Says Himanta Sarma

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted ₹778 crore investment in the state, saying it is creating local employment and strengthening the farm-to-industry value chain. He cited the journey of Assam-grown potatoes into Lay’s packets as an example of local produce reaching wider markets.

India, France deepen space partnership with focus on human spaceflight, start-ups

India and France are advancing space cooperation with focus on human spaceflight, Gaganyaan, microgravity research, astronaut health and space start-ups.