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CPCL Reports Strong Q1FY27 Turnaround with ₹1,016.67 Crore Net Profit, GRM Climbs to $8.78 per Barrel

Chennai | Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) has delivered an impressive financial turnaround in the first quarter of FY2026–27 (Q1FY27), reporting a standalone net profit of ₹1,016.67 crore, compared to a net loss of ₹56.62 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. The remarkable improvement was driven by a sharp increase in … Read more

Railway Board Approves IRAS Officer Ishaan Sharma’s Appointment as Deputy Secretary in Ministry of Home Affairs

New Delhi | In a significant administrative development, the Railway Board has approved the central deputation of Shri Ishaan Sharma, an officer of the Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS), for appointment as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India. According to an official order issued on July 23, 2026, Shri … Read more

NTPC Floats Tender for Performance and Efficiency Testing of 1,600 MW Thermal Power Units

Raipur | NTPC Limited, India’s largest integrated power utility, has invited competitive bids for a service contract to undertake Performance and Efficiency Testing of its 2×800 MW thermal power generating units (Unit #1 and Unit #2). The tender forms part of the company’s ongoing efforts to ensure optimal plant performance, operational efficiency, and reliable power … Read more

Ministry of Coal and GIZ Sign Indo-German Agreement to Promote Sustainable Closure and Repurposing of Coal Mines

New Delhi | In a significant step toward advancing environmentally responsible mining practices and supporting India’s sustainable development goals, the Ministry of Coal and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) have signed an Implementation Agreement under the Indo-German Green and Sustainable Development Partnership (GSDP) to facilitate the scientific closure of coal mines, environmental restoration, and … Read more

Bondada Engineering Secures CEA Approval for Energization of 300 MW Solar Power Project for NLC India Renewables in Gujarat

Khavda, Gujarat | In a significant milestone for India’s renewable energy sector, Bondada Engineering Limited, one of the country’s fastest-growing integrated infrastructure solutions providers, has received energization approval from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) for a 300 MW grid-connected solar power project being developed at Khavda, Gujarat. The project is being executed on an Engineering, … Read more

BCCL, JRDA & Hindalco Join Hands to Launch Vocational Training Centre and Textile Manufacturing Unit in Jharia Rehabilitation Township

Jharia, Jharkhand | In a major initiative aimed at promoting sustainable livelihoods, skill development, and economic rehabilitation, Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), the Jharia Rehabilitation and Development Authority (JRDA), Hindalco Industries Limited (an Aditya Birla Group company), and Rajdhani Universal Fabrics Pvt. Ltd. have signed a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Vocational … Read more

SJVN Mourns the Demise of Former CMD Shri Nand Lal Sharma, Power Sector Pays Tribute to a Visionary Leader

New Delhi | SJVN Limited has expressed profound grief over the passing of its former Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), Shri Nand Lal Sharma, who passed away on July 23, 2026. A widely respected leader in India’s power and energy sector, Shri Sharma was known for his visionary leadership, administrative excellence, and lasting contributions to … Read more

DRDO Awards PTC Industries Major Design & Development Contract for Titanium Cradle of India’s Light Weight Tank

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | In a significant boost to India’s defense self-reliance and the “Make in India” initiative, PTC Industries Limited has secured a prestigious Design and Development Order from the Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), a premier laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), for the Titanium Cradle of the 105mm … Read more

Bhilai Steel Plant Extends Rural Healthcare Reach, 90 Villagers Benefit from Free Medical Camps in Durg

Bhilai, Chhattisgarh | In a significant step toward strengthening rural healthcare access, the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) – Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) organized two free medical check-up and health consultation camps in Godhi and Khopli villages of Durg district under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The camps were conducted in collaboration with … Read more

From Farmers’ Struggle to a Global Dairy Giant: How Amul’s Cooperative Revolution Transformed India’s Dairy Sector

Anand, Gujarat | What began as a small farmers’ movement against exploitation has evolved into one of the world’s largest dairy cooperative success stories. From collecting just 247 liters of milk per day in 1946, Amul today procures more than 35 million liters of milk daily, connecting over 3.6 million dairy farmers across Gujarat through … Read more

Korba Emerges as National Model for Urban Water Conservation Under AMRUT 2.0 Catch the Rain Campaign

Korba, Chhattisgarh |: Once known primarily for its vast coal mining and thermal power generation, Korba is now gaining national recognition for a remarkable transformation in urban water conservation, groundwater recharge, and sustainable water management under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) flagship AMRUT 2.0 “Catch the Rain – Where it Falls, When … Read more

U.S.–Iran Tensions Escalate as President Trump Issues Warning Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Reports of Fresh Military Strikes

Washington, D.C. | : Tensions between the United States and Iran have reportedly intensified following new U.S. military strikes on Iranian military-related targets and a strong warning from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the security of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important maritime trade routes. According to the information provided, … Read more

NIA Investigation Reveals Alleged “Three-App Model” Used by Terror Networks for Online Radicalization and Recruitment

New Delhi | : India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) has reportedly uncovered what investigators describe as a “Three-App Model” allegedly used by terrorist networks to identify, radicalize, recruit, and finance individuals through digital platforms. The findings emerged during recent investigations and coordinated raids conducted across multiple locations in India. According to the investigation, extremist organizations … Read more

Sri Lankan Navy Detains Nine Tamil Nadu Fishermen, Seizes Fishing Boat Near Maritime Boundary

Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu | July 22: Nine fishermen from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, were detained by the Sri Lankan Navy on allegations of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing in Sri Lankan waters. Authorities also seized the fishing boat used by the fishermen during the operation. The incident has once again brought attention … Read more

Korba Launches ‘Swami Vivekananda District Mineral Trust Education Promotion Scheme’ to Support Meritorious Students from Mining-Affected Areas

Korba, Chhattisgarh | : In a significant initiative aimed at expanding access to higher education, the District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT), Korba, has launched the Swami Vivekananda District Mineral Trust Education Promotion Scheme. The program is designed to provide financial assistance to economically weaker yet academically meritorious students from mining-affected areas, enabling them to pursue … Read more

IRFC Seeks Waiver of ₹9.56 Lakh SEBI Compliance Fine Amid Pending Board Appointments

New Delhi | : Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (IRFC) has informed investors that it is seeking a waiver of a ₹9.558 lakh fine imposed by the stock exchanges over alleged non-compliance with certain provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The compliance issue … Read more

NCL Signs ₹11.71 Crore MoU to Build 8-km All-Weather Road in Singrauli Under CSR Initiative

Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh | : Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Madhya Pradesh Rural Road Development Authority (MPRRDA) to construct an 8-kilometre all-weather pucca road connecting Obri to Kasaiya via Kanhaiya Dah in Singrauli district. The project, valued at ₹11.71 crore, will be fully funded through NCL’s Corporate … Read more

TCS Report: Physical AI Set to Transform Global Manufacturing as 77% of Companies Expect Major Warehouse Impact

Mumbai, India |: Physical Artificial Intelligence (Physical AI) is rapidly moving from experimental pilot programs to large-scale industrial deployment, with manufacturers increasingly preparing to integrate intelligent machines into factories, warehouses, and logistics networks, according to the newly released TCS Physical AI Readiness Report 2026 by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). The report, titled “Future-Ready Manufacturing: TCS … Read more

Congress Alleges Violence Outside Rajiv Bhavan as BJP and Congress Workers Face Off in Raipur

Raipur, Chhattisgarh | : The Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee (CPCC) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the state government of serious misconduct following a confrontation outside Rajiv Bhavan, the Congress party headquarters in Raipur. The allegations were made during a press conference addressed by Sushil Anand Shukla, Chairman of the Congress Communication Department. … Read more

BJP Accuses Congress of “Anarchic Politics” Following Bhupesh Baghel’s Remarks

Raipur, Chhattisgarh | : The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a sharp political attack on former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, accusing the Indian National Congress of promoting what it described as “anarchic” and “opportunistic” politics. The criticism came after Baghel allegedly accused the Central Government and the BJP of acting in an undemocratic … Read more

Police Arrest Armed Repeat Offender for Allegedly Threatening Pedestrians with Knife in Bilaspur

Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh | : In a swift law enforcement operation, the Ratanpur Police arrested an alleged repeat offender who was reportedly threatening pedestrians with a sharp button-operated knife near a liquor shop on Kalmitar Road in the Ratanpur police station area of Bilaspur district. The accused has been sent to judicial custody after being produced … Read more

Hope Rises for Resolution of Mahanadi Water Dispute After Union Minister Tokhan Sahu’s Initiative

New Delhi/Raipur | : A fresh effort by Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu has renewed hopes for resolving the long-pending Mahanadi River water dispute between the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha. During a high-level meeting in New Delhi, Sahu met Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil to discuss ways … Read more

Dhamtari Collector Reviews Public Health Programs, Pushes for Faster NCD Screening and Vaccination Drive

Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh |: Dhamtari District Collector Avinash Mishra chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the District Health and Family Welfare Department, directing officials to accelerate the implementation of key public health programs, strengthen healthcare infrastructure, and ensure that quality medical services reach every eligible citizen in a timely manner. The meeting, attended by the Chief … Read more

Offline UPI Payments Set to Become Reality: New NFC-Based Feature to Enable Transactions Without Internet

New Delhi : In a major boost for India’s digital payment ecosystem, customers may soon be able to make UPI payments without an active internet connection. According to recent reports, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is preparing a new offline UPI payment system that will allow users to pay merchants through Point-of-Sale (PoS) … Read more