Coal India Limited organized a major consumer meeting for coal buyers from the power and Non-Regulated Sector (NRS) in Central and Western India at the headquarters of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, on May 19, 2026. The meeting was aimed at improving coordination with consumers and strengthening communication on key issues including … Read more
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has officially launched its much-awaited “Summer Camp 2026” at its headquarters in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, as part of a major initiative focused on the holistic development of employees’ children. The inauguration ceremony was held on May 18, 2026, at DAV Public School SECL Vasant Vihar under the theme “21 Days of … Read more
Popular Punjabi singer Yashinder Kaur, widely recognized by her stage name Inder Kaur, has reportedly been found dead days after she was allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint in the northern Indian state of Punjab, according to local police officials. Authorities said Kaur’s body was recovered from a canal near Samrala, a town in Punjab’s Ludhiana district, … Read more
As global health agencies continue monitoring infectious disease outbreaks, experts are once again highlighting the major differences between Ebola and COVID-19 — two dangerous viral illnesses that have triggered international public health emergencies in recent years. According to the World Health Organization, both diseases are caused by viruses and can spread rapidly, but they differ … Read more
New Delhi / Geneva: The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern” (PHEIC), following the rapid spread of the rare Bundibugyo strain of the deadly virus. According to health officials, at least 131 people have died and … Read more
New Delhi / Gothenburg: India and Sweden have elevated their bilateral relationship into a deeper strategic defense partnership, signaling a major shift from a conventional buyer-seller military relationship toward long-term industrial collaboration, joint technology development, and defense innovation. The new direction was formally outlined after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Swedish Prime … Read more
Middle East tensions could sharply escalate if military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran or Iranian-linked targets resume, according to regional security analysts and former military officials. Experts believe Tehran has several strategic options that could impact energy markets, international shipping routes, and regional stability across the Gulf and Red Sea. Iran … Read more
Chennai, India — Filmmaker Venkat Prabhu has gifted a specially designed “TN07 CM2026” vehicle number plate to Vijay, popularly known as Thalapathy Vijay, triggering fresh discussions around the actor-turned-politician’s political ambitions ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The symbolic gesture took place on Monday and quickly gained attention across social media platforms and … Read more
New Delhi, India — State-run energy giant Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) reported a massive jump in profits for the financial year 2025-26, driven by stronger refining margins, higher fuel sales, improved operational performance, and government support for cooking gas subsidies. The company posted a standalone net profit of ₹36,802 crore ($4.4 billion), compared with ₹12,962 … Read more
Senior executives of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, commonly known as POWERGRID, met with financial analysts and market experts in Mumbai during a strategic investor interaction aimed at discussing the company’s operational performance, financial outlook, and long-term expansion strategy. The session was led by Vamsi Rama Mohan Burra, alongside key members of the company’s … Read more
India’s state-owned Bank of India has increased interest rates on several fixed deposit (FD) schemes for retail customers, with revised rates taking effect from May 18, 2026. The move applies to deposits below ₹3 crore (approximately $360,000) and is aimed at attracting medium- and long-term deposits amid changing interest rate conditions in India. The revised … Read more
The Indian Navy has launched a new water sports and training facility in Bhopal as part of a broader effort to encourage youth participation in adventure sports, maritime activities, and future careers in the armed forces. The new “Naval Sailing Node,” inaugurated on May 17 at the famous Bhojtal lake, was officially opened by Admiral … Read more
