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ONGC Wins Global Platinum Award for Safety and Environmental Management 2026

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New Delhi: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), India’s largest upstream oil and gas producer, has been awarded the Global Energy & Environment Foundation (GEEF) Platinum Award for Safety and Environmental Management 2026, underscoring its leadership in safety excellence and environmental responsibility in the global energy industry. The prestigious award recognizes ONGC’s sustained commitment to … Read more

₹14,500-Crore Takeover That Reshaped India’s Power Finance Sector

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New Delhi: As India moves toward the final merger of Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC Limited in 2026, attention has returned to the landmark transaction that set the stage for this consolidation — a ₹14,500-crore acquisition completed in 2019. In a strategic decision approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), PFC acquired … Read more

Budget Session 2026 Likely to Remain Turbulent as Parliament Reconvenes Today

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New Delhi: The Budget Session of Parliament 2026 is expected to witness continued disruptions on Thursday as proceedings resume amid sustained protests by opposition parties. Lawmakers are likely to reconvene shortly, but the atmosphere in both Houses remains tense following repeated adjournments over the past few days. The session has been marked by loud sloganeering … Read more

RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25%, Maintains Neutral Policy Stance

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New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), under the leadership of Governor Sanjay Malhotra, has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, signaling a cautious approach amid mixed economic signals. The decision was taken during the latest meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and reflects the central bank’s effort to strike … Read more

SJVN Awards ₹837 Crore E&M Contract to BHEL for 382 MW Sunni Dam Hydro Project

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Shimla |SJVN Limited, a leading public sector power producer, has awarded an Electro-Mechanical (E&M) works contract worth ₹837.43 crore to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) for the 382 MW Sunni Dam Hydro Electric Project in Himachal Pradesh, marking a major milestone in the execution of the project. The contract agreement was finalized in the presence … Read more

Why the Korean Wave Holds Such Power Over Young Minds: Ghaziabad Tragedy Sparks a Larger Debate

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Ghaziabad, India — The deaths of three sisters in Ghaziabad have sent shockwaves across the country, reopening a difficult but necessary conversation about youth culture, digital addiction, and the powerful emotional pull of global pop trends—particularly the Korean Wave, known as Hallyu. The sisters allegedly jumped from a ninth-floor building, leaving behind a handwritten note … Read more

Russia Pushes Back at Trump’s Claim on India’s Oil Purchases

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Moscow/New Delhi/Washington, D.C.: Russia has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent suggestion that India agreed to stop buying Russian crude oil as part of a broader trade understanding, insisting that India’s decisions on where it buys oil are its own sovereign, market-driven choices. Kremlin officials clarified in a statement that India has always maintained a … Read more

Bitcoin Soars Past $78,000 as ‘Satoshi Era’ Wallets Reactivate During 2026 Bull Run

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New York: Bitcoin surged past the $78,000 mark on Tuesday, extending its 2026 rally and igniting fresh excitement across global cryptocurrency markets. The latest price breakout comes amid strong institutional inflows and an unusual on-chain development—the reactivation of long-dormant “Satoshi Era” wallets. Return of Early Bitcoin Holders Blockchain analytics firms have reported movement from several … Read more

ACC Approves Premature Repatriation of DFS Joint Secretary Prashant Kumar Goyal

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New Delhi: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the premature repatriation of Shri Prashant Kumar Goyal, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, to his parent cadre, according to an official order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). Shri Goyal, a 2007-batch IAS officer of the Tripura cadre, is currently … Read more

Railway Board Appoints Rajesh Kumar Singh as GGM (Commercial & Operations) at CONCOR

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New Delhi: The Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) has approved the appointment of Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, an officer of the Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS), as Group General Manager (Commercial & Operations) at Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR). The appointment has been made on an immediate absorption basis, according to an official order … Read more

NTPC Bongaigaon Signs Agreement With Cosmic Foundation to Install Solar-Powered RO Water Systems

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New Delhi, India: NTPC Limited’s Bongaigaon project has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Cosmic Foundation, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, for the installation of solar-powered water purification systems under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. The agreement was signed on February 2, 2026, as part of NTPC’s ongoing CSR initiatives in Assam. The MoA signing … Read more

Power Grid Receives Government Approval to Merge 17 Subsidiaries Into Two Entities

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New Delhi, India: State-owned Power Grid Corporation of India Limited has received final approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to merge 17 of its wholly owned subsidiaries into two larger entities, marking a major step toward streamlining its corporate structure and improving operational efficiency. In orders dated January 27, 2026, the MCA approved … Read more

Vande Bharat Sleeper Express to Offer Non-Vegetarian Meals, Featuring Regional Flavors

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New Delhi: Passengers traveling on the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express will now have the option to enjoy non-vegetarian meals, as the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) continues to upgrade onboard services. The move applies to the Howrah–Kamakhya and Kamakhya–Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper Express trains. According to IRCTC, the enhanced menu includes chicken-based non-vegetarian … Read more

India’s Services PMI Rises to 58.5 in January, Signaling Strong Demand and Hiring Recovery

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New Delhi | India’s services sector began 2026 on a strong note, with business activity accelerating in January as demand improved and companies stepped up hiring. According to data released by S&P Global, the HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 58.5 in January, up from 58.0 in December, marking a solid expansion … Read more

India–U.S. Trade Deal Welcomed by Top Leaders, Called Historic Milestone

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New Delhi: Senior leaders in India have welcomed the newly finalized India–United States trade agreement, calling it a historic step that will significantly strengthen bilateral economic relations between the two democracies. Under the agreement, the United States has decided to reduce tariffs on Indian imports from 25 percent to 18 percent. The decision followed high-level … Read more

U.S. and India Seal Major Trade Deal: Tariffs Cut to 18% as New Delhi Agrees to End Russian Oil Imports

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Washington, D.C. — The United States and India finalized a far-reaching trade and energy agreement Monday that will significantly lower U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18% and formalizes India’s commitment to phase out imports of Russian crude oil, officials said. The announcement came from U.S. President Donald Trump following a phone call with Indian … Read more

RITES, SAIL Sign Strategic MoU to Enhance Locomotive Leasing and Rail Logistics

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New Delhi: RITES Limited, a Navratna public sector enterprise and a leading transport infrastructure consultancy, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) to strengthen locomotive leasing, maintenance, and rail logistics across SAIL’s nationwide operations. The agreement aims to improve the efficiency and reliability of rail-based material … Read more

NTPC Green Energy, Assago Industries to Establish 1,000 TPD Green Urea Plant in Andhra Pradesh

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New Delhi: In a major boost to India’s green energy and sustainable agriculture ambitions, NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Assago Industries Private Limited to set up a large-scale Green Urea manufacturing facility. The agreement was signed at NTPC Bhawan in … Read more

Union Budget 2026–27: Government to Develop 15 Archaeological Sites as Experiential Cultural Centers

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New Delhi: Presenting the Union Budget for FY 2026–27 on February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a major cultural and heritage initiative to transform 15 archaeological sites across India into “vibrant and experiential cultural centers” accessible to the public. In her ninth consecutive budget speech, Sitharaman named seven sites that will be developed in … Read more

Gold and Silver Slide as Dollar Surges: Did a Trump Signal Trigger a Global Commodity Selloff?

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Hyderabad — Global Markets Global financial markets saw sharp moves in the latest trading session as the U.S. dollar staged its strongest one-day rally since July, sending shockwaves through commodities, currencies, and bonds. The sudden strength in the dollar pushed gold and silver sharply lower, reigniting debate over whether a political signal from Washington was … Read more

Budget Day Midnight Leaks: Separating Rumor from Reality Ahead of India’s Union Budget 2026

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New Delhi With just hours to go before India’s Union Budget 2026 is unveiled in Parliament, the official documents are sealed, the Finance Minister’s speech is locked in, and the markets are holding their breath. But as always on Budget Day, the silence of the early morning has been filled with speculation. From whispers of … Read more

GAIL Executive Director Supriyo Halder Retires After Distinguished Service

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NEW DELHI — GAIL (India) Limited on Monday announced the superannuation of Shri Supriyo Halder, Executive Director (Contracts & Procurement), marking the end of a long and impactful tenure at one of India’s leading energy companies. During his years of service, Halder played a key role in strengthening GAIL’s procurement and contracting framework, contributing significantly … Read more

Budget 2026 Breaks 75-Year Tradition as Sitharaman Puts Reforms Center Stage; Middle Class Watches for Tax Relief

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NEW DELHI  — Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget for 2026–27 marks a decisive break from decades of parliamentary tradition, with the government choosing to unveil its core reform agenda in Part B of the Budget speech—historically reserved for tax proposals—rather than in the policy-heavy Part A. Officials have dubbed the approach the “Reform Express,” … Read more