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Day: July 24, 2026

Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Hunger Strike After Government Assurances; PM Modi Wishes Him Good Health

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New Delhi | Social activist Sonam Wangchuk has officially ended his 26-day indefinite hunger strike after receiving assurances from the Government of India regarding key demands related to education reforms, the treatment of peaceful protesters, and other issues. The announcement came following a late-night meeting at Medanta Hospital with Union Ministers Jagat Prakash Nadda and … Read more

NTPC Green Energy Commissions 64.76 MW Solar Capacity at Khavda, Boosting Renewable Portfolio to 10,786 MW

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Commercial Operations Begin at Gujarat’s Khavda Solar Project as NTPC Green Energy Accelerates India’s Clean Energy Expansion Noida, India: NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), the wholly owned renewable energy subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has announced the commercial commissioning of 64.76 megawatts (MW) of solar power capacity at its Khavda Solar Project in Gujarat. The newly … Read more

RITES Opens Recruitment for Senior Mechanical Engineering Posts; Deputation Opportunities Announced for IRSME Officers

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Miniratna PSU Invites Applications for Seven High-Level Mechanical Engineering Positions; Selection Open to Eligible IRSME Officers Across India Gurugram, India: RITES Limited, a Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways, has announced a major recruitment drive for senior Mechanical Engineering professionals. The company has invited applications from eligible Indian Railway … Read more

DoPT Announces Key IAS Appointments: Vivek Bhatia Named Director in Youth Affairs, Prashanth Kumar CH Appointed Private Secretary to Union Minister Bhupender Yadav

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Government of India Strengthens Central Administration with Strategic IAS Postings in Youth Affairs and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change New Delhi, India: The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, has issued official orders appointing two Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers to significant positions under the Central Government. The appointments, authorized … Read more

Canara Bank Hosts All India Official Language Seminar; Pushes Digital Hindi Adoption, Releases New Banking Book

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Senior Government Officials, Banking Leaders, and Financial Institutions Unite in New Delhi to Promote Hindi in Banking, Technology, and Customer Service New Delhi, India: Canara Bank, through its Official Language Section under the Human Resources Wing at its Head Office in Bengaluru, successfully organized the All India Official Language Seminar in New Delhi on July … Read more

RBI Cracks Down on Cooperative Banks: Penalties Imposed Across Four States for KYC, Governance, Audit, and Lending Violations

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Reserve Bank of India Fines Six Cooperative Banks for Regulatory Non-Compliance; Clarifies Customer Transactions Remain Unaffected By The S Bharat News DeskPublished: July 24, 2026 Mumbai, India: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has intensified its regulatory oversight by imposing monetary penalties on six cooperative banks across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh for violations of … Read more

MRPL Unveils FY26 Sustainability Roadmap: Targets Net Zero by 2038, Expands Green Energy Strategy in BRSR Filing

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Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report Highlights MRPL’s Commitment to Renewable Energy, Green Hydrogen, Circular Economy, Workplace Safety, and Transparent Corporate Governance Mangaluru, Karnataka: Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), a Schedule ‘A’ Miniratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) and a subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability … Read more

Hindustan Zinc Clarifies Zero Loan Liability as Vedanta Secures $2.25 Billion Facility; Regulatory Filing Details Key Covenants and Asset Restrictions

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HZL Assures Investors of No Direct Debt Exposure While Disclosing Loan-Related Covenants Applicable Under Vedanta Group’s $2.25 Billion Financing Agreement Mumbai, India: Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) has informed the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) about certain covenants linked to a USD 2.25 billion Facility Agreement entered into by entities of … Read more

ITC Shareholders Approve ₹14.50 Dividend at 115th AGM; All Eight Resolutions Passed with Overwhelming Support

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ITC’s 115th Annual General Meeting Ends with Strong Shareholder Backing, Dividend Approval, Director Re-Appointments, and Key Governance Resolutions Kolkata, India: ITC Limited, one of India’s leading diversified conglomerates, successfully concluded its 115th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on July 23, 2026, with shareholders approving all eight resolutions placed before the meeting by overwhelming majorities. Among the … Read more

Government Declares E20 Petrol Safe After Scientific Validation; 20 Crore Two-Wheelers, 3 Crore Cars Show No Widespread Engine Issues

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India Reaffirms Confidence in E20 Fuel as Studies Confirm Engine Safety, Lower Emissions, Massive Foreign Exchange Savings, and Strong Benefits for Farmers New Delhi, India: The Government of India has reaffirmed that E20 petrol—a fuel blend containing 20% ethanol and 80% petrol—is safe for use in vehicles, citing extensive scientific research, field trials, and large-scale … Read more

IDBI Bank Wins Finnoviti 2026 Award for AI-Powered Integrated Audit Management Solution

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Mumbai, India: IDBI Bank has been honored with the prestigious Finnoviti 2026 Award for Integrated Audit, presented by Banking Frontiers, in recognition of its innovative i-Netra Integrated Audit Management Solution. The award acknowledges the bank’s successful integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), data analytics, automation, and continuous monitoring to strengthen its internal audit … Read more

ICICI Lombard Allots 20,957 Equity Shares Under Employee Stock Incentive Schemes

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Mumbai, India: ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited, one of India’s leading private-sector general insurance companies, has allotted 20,957 equity shares of ₹10 face value each under its Employee Stock Option and Stock Unit Schemes. The allotment was completed on July 23, 2026, as part of the company’s ongoing employee ownership and talent retention initiatives. … Read more

IREDA Appoints J.V.N. Subramanyam as Government Nominee Director on Its Board

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New Delhi, India: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has announced the appointment of J.V.N. Subramanyam, Joint Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), as the Government Nominee Director on its Board of Directors. The appointment became effective immediately on July 23, 2026, following an official order issued by the Ministry of New … Read more

EIL Upgrades ONGC’s Advanced Training Institute in Goa into a World-Class Energy Training Hub

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Goa, India: Engineers India Limited (EIL) has successfully completed the comprehensive modernization of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation’s (ONGC) Advanced Training Institute (ATI) in Goa, transforming it into a world-class energy training and capability development center. The upgraded institute is expected to play a pivotal role in strengthening India’s workforce by providing advanced technical, operational, … Read more

PFC Board Approves Proposal to Raise Borrowing Limit to ₹9 Lakh Crore and USD 25 Billion

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New Delhi, India: Power Finance Corporation Ltd. (PFC), India’s largest power sector financing institution and a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), has approved a proposal to significantly increase its borrowing powers to support the country’s growing energy infrastructure needs. The decision was taken during a meeting of the company’s Board of Directors held on … Read more

Groww Foundation Launches INV.ENT Program, Supports 35 Young Innovators at IIT Bombay

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Mumbai/Bengaluru, India: Groww Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Groww, has announced the first cohort of its INV.ENT (Innovation & Entrepreneurship) Program, providing financial support, mentorship, and infrastructure to 35 young innovators from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay). The initiative aims to transform promising student ideas into practical, scalable solutions capable of addressing … Read more

Infosys Reports Stable Q1 FY27 Performance; Secures $3.6 Billion in Large Deals, Strengthens AI Business, and Names CEO Designate

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Bengaluru, India: Infosys Ltd., one of India’s leading IT services and consulting companies, reported a steady financial performance for the first quarter of FY27, demonstrating resilience despite a cautious global business environment. The company posted revenue of $5.08 billion (₹48,211 crore) while maintaining a healthy operating margin of 21.1% and securing $3.6 billion in large … Read more

SECL Strengthens Coal Dispatch Transparency with Real-Time Vigilance Monitoring Control Rooms

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Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh |In a major step toward enhancing transparency, operational efficiency, and accountability in coal logistics, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has launched dedicated Truck Dispatch Monitoring Control Rooms at its major mining operations in Gevra, Dipka, Kusmunda, and Raigarh. The initiative has been introduced by SECL’s Vigilance Department under its Preventive Vigilance framework to … Read more