The Government of India has tightened regulations for dealing with erroneous deductions from FASTag accounts, marking a major step towards increased equity and transparency in the toll collection system. According to the regulations, consumers charged the incorrect tolls must receive…
The ongoing merger between Disney+ Hotstar and Jio has raised concerns about potential layoffs, with some reports suggesting job losses exceeding 1,100. However, sources familiar with the matter indicate that the actual numbers are much much lower. The companies have…
PhonePe, one of India’s most prominent digital payment companies, is said to be hiring Amit Doshi as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Experts in the sector indicate that Doshi’s extensive marketing experience could be key to defining PhonePe’s future brand…
In India, farming is often synonymous with hardship. Nowhere is this truer than in Rajasthan’s arid regions, where extreme heat, water scarcity, and unpredictable weather make agriculture an uphill battle. Most farmers in India live in abject poverty, struggling with…
Under the TRACXN Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) 2016, 133,523 stock options were distributed to workers of Tracxn, a prominent market intelligence platform. The decision is in line with the company’s strategy to attract and keep the best employees. Approval…
The newly elected local government of New Delhi has pledged to clear the towering Bhalswa Garbage Mountain by March 2026, fulfilling a key election promise to tackle the city’s mounting waste crisis. The city’s new Environment Minister, Manjinder Singh Sirsa,…
Fino Payments Bank has authorized the distribution of 4,100 equity shares as part of its Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) 2023. The change aims to motivate and retain qualified employees. The distribution of 4,100 equity shares with a par value…
The issue of illegal betting platforms and unlawful streaming services has resurfaced, with Star India suing 1xBet for allegedly illegally broadcasting the ICC Champions Trophy. This case shows the rising problem of piracy and unregulated gambling, which continue to thrive…
To capture the growing demand for OTT content during the Champions Trophy Cricket Tournament, Reliance Jio has introduced two new budget-friendly prepaid plans, including a 3-month Jiostar mobile subscription. The plans, priced at ₹195 and ₹949, aim to attract cricket…
As the grand spectacle of Maha Kumbh 2025 concludes, Rakesh Shukla, Former Special Advisor, Kumbh has lauded the event as a “Management Institute,” emphasizing its unparalleled scale, crisis management, and logistical expertise. Talking to Ascendants, Shukla said, “Kumbh in itself…