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Chhattisgarh Budget 2026: Employee Officers’ Federation Pins High Hopes, Warns of Protests if Demands Ignored

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Raipur: With the Chhattisgarh government set to present the state budget on February 24, expectations are rising across various sections of society. The Chhattisgarh Employee Officers Federation has expressed strong hopes from the budget, while also warning of protests if its long-pending demands are not addressed. The budget will be presented in the Chhattisgarh Legislative … Read more

China Reviews Impact of U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Trump-Era Tariffs Ahead of High-Level Talks

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Beijing: China on Monday said it is conducting a comprehensive assessment of the impact of a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that struck down global tariffs imposed during the presidency of Donald Trump under emergency powers legislation. In a statement, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said it has taken note of the court’s … Read more

Chhattisgarh Budget 2026: Economic Survey Projects 11.57% GSDP Growth, Economy to Reach ₹6.31 Trillion

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Raipur: Ahead of the presentation of the state budget, Chhattisgarh Finance Minister O.P. Chaudhary tabled the Economic Survey 2025–26 in the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly on Monday, painting an optimistic picture of the state’s economic trajectory. According to the survey, Chhattisgarh is expected to record a 11.57% growth in Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) in 2025–26, … Read more

Police Crack Down on Illegal Mahua Liquor Operations in Chhattisgarh’s Mahasamund District

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Mahasamund, India |Police in Mahasamund district have intensified their crackdown on illegal liquor production, seizing large quantities of illicit mahua alcohol and arresting multiple accused under a special enforcement drive. Acting on the directions of the Superintendent of Police, teams from Saraipali, Basna, Patewa, and Bagbahara police stations conducted coordinated raids at several locations, including … Read more

NBCC Holds Talks With Seychelles Vice President on 139-Acre Island Infrastructure Project

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New Delhi, India — NBCC (India) Limited on Monday held high-level discussions with a delegation from the Republic of Seychelles, led by Vice President Sebastien Pillay, to explore collaboration on a large-scale island infrastructure development project. The meeting, held at NBCC’s headquarters in New Delhi, focused on the proposed integrated development of approximately 139 acres … Read more

Adani Ports Raises ₹1,000 Crore Through Five-Year Bond Sale in Private Placement

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Ahmedabad, India — Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has raised ₹1,000 crore (approximately $120 million) through the private placement of five-year non-convertible debentures (NCDs), according to a regulatory filing made with Indian stock exchanges on Monday. The company allotted 100,000 rated, listed, secured, and redeemable NCDs, each with a face value of … Read more

ONGC Bids Farewell to Director Arunangshu Sarkar After Nearly Four Decades of Service

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New Delhi  — Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) on Monday formally marked the superannuation of Arunangshu Sarkar, Director (Strategy & Corporate Affairs), concluding a distinguished career that spanned close to 40 years with India’s largest oil and gas producer. Shri Sarkar joined ONGC in 1987 as a petroleum engineer and steadily rose through … Read more

LTI Mindtree Secures $100 Million, Seven-Year Digital Engineering Deal With European MedTech Leader

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Mumbai, India / London, UK / Warren, NJ — LTI Mindtree announced on Monday that it has signed a strategic, multi-year contract valued at $100 million with a leading European medical technology company specializing in advanced hearing and audiology solutions. The seven-year engagement represents one of LTI Mindtree’s largest MedTech-focused deals to date and significantly … Read more

Central Railway Earns ₹404.72 Crore From Scrap Sales in FY 2025–26

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New Delhi  — Central Railway has recorded revenue of ₹404.72 crore (approximately $49 million) from the sale of scrap during the financial year 2025–26, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing “Zero Scrap” initiative aimed at improving resource efficiency and financial sustainability. As of February 11, 2026, scrap sales registered a growth of about 2.81 … Read more

RailTel Partners with Tata Communications to Build AI-Ready Digital Infrastructure in India

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New Delhi  — RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. has announced a strategic partnership with Tata Communications Limited to modernize India’s digital backbone and accelerate the country’s transition toward AI-driven infrastructure. RailTel, a Navratna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, operates one of India’s largest neutral telecom networks, spanning more than 63,000 route kilometers … Read more

Bitcoin Suffers Historic Crash, Down Over 40% as Buyers Vanish from the Market

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New Delhi: The world’s largest and most well-known cryptocurrency is going through one of its darkest phases in recent years. Bitcoin has plunged more than 40% from its recent peak, wiping out billions of dollars in investor wealth. But market experts say the real concern is not just the steep fall in prices—it’s the near-complete … Read more

Gold and Silver Prices Surge in a Historic Rally, Jumping ₹13,000 in a Single Day

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Mumbai: Gold and silver prices witnessed a dramatic surge on Monday, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, a sharp fall in the US dollar, and concerns over global economic growth. On India’s Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), both precious metals climbed close to record highs, triggering strong investor interest. Market Snapshot Gold futures for April delivery on … Read more

At 23, Former Haryana CM’s Daughter-in-Law Secures IAS Rank 30: The Inspiring Journey of Pari Bishnoi

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New Delhi: Pari Bishnoi, the daughter-in-law of former Haryana Chief Minister Bhajan Lal, is counted among India’s most talked-about young IAS officers. At just 23 years of age, Pari Bishnoi secured an impressive All India Rank 30 in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination, 2019—an achievement that continues to inspire lakhs of … Read more

Naxalism to End by March 31, Says Chhattisgarh Home Minister Vijay Sharma; Claims Surrender of Top Maoist Leaders

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Bastar: Chhattisgarh Home Minister Vijay Sharma has once again made a strong assertion on the elimination of Naxalism, saying the state is on track to completely eradicate the menace by March 31, 2026. Speaking to the media in Bastar, Sharma said the security forces are moving decisively toward the final phase of the anti-Naxal operations. … Read more

Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls: Venugopal Meets Stalin to Discuss Seat Sharing

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Chennai: Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K C Venugopal met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M K Stalin at his residence in Chennai on Sunday. The meeting took place before the final round of seat-sharing talks among parties in the ruling DMK-led alliance. Tamil Nadu Congress Screening … Read more

“Save Water, Save Language” Campaign Launched in Chhattisgarh Under Journalist’s Leadership

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Kawardha: A new public awareness initiative focusing on water conservation and the preservation of mother tongues has been launched in Chhattisgarh. Under the Mor Chinhari initiative, journalist Vaibhav Shiv Pandey has spearheaded the “Save Water, Save Language” campaign, aiming to sensitize communities about the growing water crisis and the fading use of native languages. The … Read more

Chhattisgarh Assembly’s Budget Session Begins Today; Governor’s Address and Economic Survey to Be Tabled

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Raipur: The budget session of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly began today, February 23. Proceedings started at 11 a.m. The House first paid tribute to the late Deendayal Singh Porte, a former member of the undivided Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly. Following the condolence, the Governor delivered the customary address to the Assembly, after which a motion … Read more

Russia–Ukraine War Update: Kyiv Shaken by Massive Drone and Missile Barrage, Energy Infrastructure Hit

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Kyiv : Ukraine’s capital and several regions across the country were rocked overnight after Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults in recent months, firing more than 300 drones and missiles, Ukrainian authorities said on Sunday. According to Ukraine’s Air Force, the attack involved 297 drones and 50 missiles of various types. Air defense … Read more

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Announces Senior Leadership Transition as Shri Sanjay Kumar Mazumder Retires

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Mumbai : Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has announced a significant change in its senior management following the superannuation of Sanjay Kumar Mazumder, Executive Director, who concluded a distinguished career spanning more than 37 years in India’s energy sector. A Mechanical Engineer by training, Shri Mazumder joined ONGC in 1989 and went on to … Read more

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited Announces 544 Graduate Apprentice Engineer Vacancies for 2026–27

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New Delhi: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a premier Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has released the official notification for Graduate Apprentice Engineer recruitment for the 2026–27 training year. The drive aims to engage 544 engineering graduates across multiple disciplines under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). This … Read more

India’s Pharma Exports Hit $30.47 Billion in FY25; Biopharma SHAKTI to Accelerate Global Expansion

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New Delhi: India’s pharmaceutical exports surged to $30.47 billion in FY 2024–25, marking a 9.4 percent year-on-year growth, as the country strengthens its position as a major global supplier of affordable and high-quality medicines. The milestone was highlighted during a Chintan Shivir held in Ahmedabad, where senior government officials and industry leaders reviewed strategies to … Read more

Voter Rolls Shrink by 17 Million in Nine States and UTs After Special Revision

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New Delhi | The electorate in nine states and Union territories has declined by more than 17 million voters following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, according to official data released by state election authorities. The revision exercise, carried out under the supervision of the Election Commission of India, resulted … Read more

PM Modi Inaugurates Namo Bharat RRTS and India’s Fastest Metro in Meerut

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Meerut, India — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) and the Meerut Metro, marking a major milestone in India’s high-speed urban and regional transport infrastructure. With the launch, travel time between Delhi and Meerut has been reduced to just 55 minutes, offering fast, reliable, and sustainable … Read more

Human Trafficking Bust: Bharuch Police Identify 70 Bangladeshi Nationals, Including 49 Women

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Bharuch, Gujarat: In a major breakthrough against human trafficking, Bharuch Police have identified 70 Bangladeshi nationals—49 of them women—in connection with an interstate prostitution racket uncovered in December 2025. The development comes after a two-month-long, intensive investigation conducted by a Special Investigation Team (SIT). According to officials, the racket involved illegally bringing women from Bangladesh … Read more