Bhubaneswar, India – : National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna central public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NLC India Ltd. (NLCIL) to strengthen cooperation in thermal and renewable energy development. The MoU focuses on collaboration related to a 1,080 MW thermal … Read more
Faridabad, India –: NHPC Limited has been awarded an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Score of 61 out of 100 by S&P Global, the company said in a regulatory filing on Friday. The disclosure was made in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. ESG Assessment Overview The … Read more
New Delhi |In a landmark achievement for India’s public sector, NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has become the first Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) in the country to receive the prestigious IPMA Delta Competence Class 3 “Standardised” Certification, a globally recognized benchmark for organizational excellence in project management. The certification was formally conferred on Thursday at … Read more
Kolkata, India |Reinforcing India’s push for self-reliance in strategic maritime capabilities, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) on Saturday commenced construction of two advanced Coastal Research Vessels (CRVs) for the Geological Survey of India (GSI) with a ceremonial steel-cutting event held in Kolkata. The ceremony was attended by Asit Saha, Director General of GSI, … Read more
New Delhi: India’s Union Budget 2026–27 sends a clear signal to global technology companies: the country wants to become a long-term hub for cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. At the heart of the strategy is an unprecedented tax incentive designed to draw massive, long-duration investments into India’s data center and semiconductor ecosystem. A … Read more
New Delhi: India’s Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday sharply criticized the Narendra Modi-led government over the interim India–U.S. trade deal, alleging that it unfairly harms India’s cotton farmers and textile exporters while favoring foreign interests. In a video statement posted on X, Gandhi accused the government of “spreading confusion” about tariff structures and … Read more
Taipei, Taiwan: As artificial intelligence drives record investment and market gains, concerns are growing in Taiwan that the AI frenzy could turn into a bubble—raising echoes of the dot-com crash that rocked global markets in 2000. Those worries were voiced publicly by TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei, who acknowledged investor anxiety during an earnings call in … Read more
Mumbai, India: India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday that the interim trade agreement between India and the United States is expected to make crude oil and other energy products cheaper for India by ensuring secure supplies at competitive prices. Speaking about the agreement, Goyal said India’s growing energy needs have been … Read more
Trichy, India: Police in Tamil Nadu rescued a kidnapped newborn baby within seven hours after the infant was abducted from a government hospital, arresting the accused woman following a swift investigation aided by CCTV footage and mobile phone tracking. The incident took place at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital, where the baby’s mother, Sukanya, … Read more
Raipur, India: With Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations approaching, students across the country are intensifying their preparations. Chemistry, often considered one of the most challenging subjects, remains a major source of stress for many students. To address these concerns, subject expert Sunita Pandey has shared practical tips to help students perform better in … Read more
Dhamtari, India: A tragic road accident on Saturday morning in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari district claimed the lives of four people, including three personnel from the elite COBRA Battalion of India’s security forces. One jawan sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment. The accident occurred on National Highway 30 near the Khapri Bypass under the Arjuni police … Read more
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an important advisory for students, parents, and schools ahead of the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations, which are set to begin on February 17. This year, the exams will be conducted across India and 26 other countries, with participation from over 4.6 … Read more
New Delhi, February 13, 2026: RailTel Corporation of India Ltd., a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has secured a ₹92.91 crore ($11.2 million approx.) work order from the Directorate of Education, GNCTD, boosting its growing presence in education technology infrastructure. The company disclosed the order to stock exchanges on Friday in line … Read more
Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur, India: A shocking case of domestic violence has emerged from Ward No. 14 under the City Kotwali police station limits in Manendragarh, where a man allegedly attacked his wife with a blade and then set their house on fire before fleeing the scene. According to police, the accused has been identified as Gaurav Sharma. … Read more
Mumbai: India’s foreign exchange reserves fell sharply by $6.7 billion in the week ended February 6, 2026, primarily due to a steep decline in the value of gold reserves, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The RBI’s weekly statistical report showed that total forex reserves dropped by $6.711 billion to … Read more
New Delhi: Indian equity markets ended a volatile week in the red, with benchmark indices falling around 1% amid global uncertainty and growing concerns over the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI). The selloff was led by heavy losses in information technology (IT) stocks, as investors worried that AI could disrupt traditional outsourcing and software … Read more
Banaskantha, Gujarat: Eight months after the devastating Ahmedabad plane crash, the pain of loss has returned for grieving families as personal belongings of the victims are finally being handed back. For one father, the return of these items reopened wounds that had never truly healed. India’s national carrier Air India has begun returning recovered belongings … Read more
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 continues to heat up as three crucial group-stage matches are scheduled for Saturday, February 14. Fans will witness Ireland take on Oman, England battle a confident Scotland, and a blockbuster showdown between New Zealand and South Africa. Ireland vs Oman: Search for First Win The day begins with … Read more
Hyderabad: Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor has once again proven his box-office pull as his latest release O’Romeo opened to impressive numbers on its very first day. The film, which also stars Triptii Dimri, hit theaters on February 13, coinciding with Valentine’s Week, and received a strong response from audiences. According to early box-office estimates, O’Romeo … Read more
New Delhi : In a significant development for India’s energy and mining sector, the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Dr. Hemant Sharad Pande for appointment as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL). WCL is a Schedule ‘B’ Miniratna public sector undertaking and a key subsidiary of Coal India Limited, … Read more
New Delhi: India’s state-owned energy major Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) reported a strong 23 percent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the third quarter of FY26, supported by margin expansion and improved contributions from subsidiaries, even as its standalone upstream business faced pressure from lower crude oil realizations. Consolidated net profit for … Read more
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday released draft guidelines to revise the Lead Bank Scheme (LBS), aiming to streamline its operational framework and enhance the effectiveness of credit delivery and financial inclusion at the district level. Originally introduced in 1969, the Lead Bank Scheme focuses on coordinating efforts among banks, government … Read more
Indore, India: The naked body of a 25-year-old MBA student was found inside a locked room belonging to her classmate in Indore, triggering shock and outrage. The case has drawn intense scrutiny after it emerged that an obscene video involving the woman had gone viral on a college WhatsApp group just days before her death. … Read more
Narayanpur, India: Security forces in Abujhmad have foiled a major Maoist (Naxalite) bomb plot after recovering a large cache of explosives and weapons from the Oenger forest area in Narayanpur, officials said on Thursday. The successful operation is being seen as part of the intensified anti-Naxal campaign in Chhattisgarh, following the central government’s directive to … Read more
