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Day: January 29, 2026

ITC Reports Q3 FY26 PAT of ₹5,089 Crore; FMCG-Others Revenue Crosses ₹6,000 Crore

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Kolkata |ITC Limited, one of India’s largest diversified conglomerates, reported a strong financial performance for the third quarter of FY26, driven by steady growth across its core businesses and robust expansion in its non-cigarette FMCG portfolio. The company also announced a healthy interim dividend, underscoring its strong cash generation and shareholder-friendly capital allocation. Q3 Financial … Read more

Numaligarh Refinery Signs Nine Strategic MoUs at India Energy Week 2026 to Expand into Green Energy and LNG

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Mumbai |Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) has signed nine strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with a range of industry players and research institutions during India Energy Week 2026, marking a major step in its transition toward a diversified and sustainable energy portfolio. The agreements, signed at the flagship energy event in Goa, span multiple future-oriented segments, … Read more

HPCL, Oil India Sign MoU to Develop Compressed Bio-Gas Project at India Energy Week 2026

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Mumbai |Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Oil India Limited (OIL) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop a Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) project, marking a key step toward advancing cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions in India. The agreement was formalized during India Energy Week 2026 and reflects the growing commitment … Read more

CONCOR Reports Q3 FY26 PAT of ₹329 Crore, Declares ₹3.40 per Share Interim Dividend

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New Delhi | Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR), the Navratna public sector logistics major, reported a steady financial performance for the third quarter of FY26, even as margins moderated amid higher costs and accounting adjustments. The company’s Board of Directors, at its meeting held on Thursday, approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results … Read more

Economic Survey Highlights Rising School Enrollment, Calls for Stronger Focus on Skill-Based Education for Jobs

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New Delhi |India has achieved a significant increase in school enrollment by strengthening educational infrastructure and teacher capacity, but experts stress that the next critical challenge lies in improving learning outcomes and aligning education with employment needs, according to the Economic Survey 2025–26 presented in Parliament on Thursday. The survey, tabled by Union Finance and … Read more

Raipur Rural Police Arrest Woman in Major Drug Bust Under ‘Operation Nischay’

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Raipur, Chhattisgarh |In a significant crackdown on narcotics trafficking, Raipur Rural Police have arrested a woman and seized a large consignment of drugs, cash, and weapons under their ongoing anti-drug अभियान “Operation Nischay.” Acting on specific intelligence, the Tilda-Neora Police Station team arrested 30-year-old Madhu Mishra from her residence at Atal Niwas, Ward No. 22, … Read more

Supreme Court Stays UGC’s 2026 Equity Regulations Over Caste-Based Discrimination Concerns

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has stayed the implementation of the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) newly notified Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, citing ambiguity in the rules and the possibility of misuse. The interim order comes at a time when the regulations had triggered widespread protests and debates over … Read more

Did India Strike Pakistan’s Nuclear Sites During ‘Operation Sindoor’? IAF Republic Day Video Sparks Fresh Debate

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New Delhi: A Republic Day video released by the Indian Air Force (IAF) has reignited speculation over whether India targeted Pakistan’s nuclear-related facilities during last year’s high-intensity military operation, code-named ‘Operation Sindoor.’ The video, unveiled on January 26, showcases a range of India’s frontline combat aircraft—including Rafale, Sukhoi-30MKI, Jaguar, and Tejas—portrayed as “guardians of peace.” … Read more

Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu Appointed BJP’s Migrant In-Charge for Kokrajhar Lok Sabha Constituency

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New Delhi: In a significant organizational move aimed at strengthening the party’s presence in Northeast India, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu as the Migrant In-Charge (Pravasi Prabhari) for the Kokrajhar (Scheduled Tribe) Lok Sabha constituency in Assam. The appointment is being seen as part of the BJP’s … Read more

BPCL Signs Long-Term Crude Supply MoU with Brazil’s Petrobras at India Energy Week 2026

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New Delhi : Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has taken a key step toward strengthening India’s energy security by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Brazil’s state-owned oil major Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) for long-term crude oil cooperation. The MoU was signed during India Energy Week 2026, held in Goa, reinforcing the growing energy … Read more

LIC Announces Board Reshuffle as Three Independent Directors Complete Tenure

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Mumbai : Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has announced a major reshuffle at the board level following the completion of tenure of three Independent Directors, effective close of business on January 28, 2026, the corporation said in a regulatory filing. Independent Directors Exiting the Board The following Independent Directors have ceased to be members … Read more