Paytm ownership shift: Domestic investors cross 50% stake; firm turns majority Indian-controlled

One 97 Communications Ltd, which operates the Paytm brand, has become a majority Indian-owned and controlled company after domestic investors raised their stake to 50.3% as of March-end 2026, PTI reported.The shift marks a structural change in ownership for the fintech firm, with domestic shareholding rising steadily in recent quarters, reflecting growing investor confidence.Domestic institutional…

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World Heritage Week 2026: UP Tourism launches ‘Heritage Through My Lens’, ‘Share Your Personal Treasure’ campaigns; how to participate |

In a recent update, Uttar Pradesh Tourism has launched two citizen-centric campaigns, ‘Heritage Through My Lens’ and ‘Share Your Personal Treasure’, to celebrate World Heritage Week 2026 (leading up to World Heritage Day on April 18). The tourism department has invited citizens to document and celebrate tangible heritage. These two citizen-driven initiatives are aimed at…

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`Indian pharma must balance generics with innovation’

NEW DELHI: India’s pharmaceutical industry must focus on both generics and innovative products, as well as develop products specially tailored for the country’s patient needs. Domestic companies particularly smaller to mid-sized players can carve out a strong role in rare diseases and niche patient segments, where agility and specialised research can drive meaningful breakthroughs, pharma…

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5 national parks in India where chances of spotting a tiger is between 70–90 percent; India’s most reliable safaris to see the big cat

It is a fact that India is home to more than 70% of the world’s wild tiger population. Wildlife enthusiasts and tiger lovers from across the globe visit national parks in India just to get a glimpse of the apex predator. But spotting a tiger in the wild still depends on various factors including time,…

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Unbeaten Javokhir Sindarov wins Candidates 2026, sets up World Chess Championship clash with D Gukesh | Chess News

Javokhir Sindarov vs Anish Giri (Photo by Niki Riga/FIDE) NEW DELHI: Javokhir Sindarov delivered a flawless campaign to clinch the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 title on Tuesday, sealing the crown with a round to spare and setting up a blockbuster World Championship clash with D Gukesh later this year.The Uzbek Grandmaster remained unbeaten throughout the…

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