Hyderabad। Just hours before the Union Budget 2026 is set to be presented, India’s oil marketing companies have delivered an inflationary shock by increasing the prices of LPG cylinders. As is customary on the first day of every month, LPG prices were revised on Sunday, February 1, with a hike announced for commercial gas cylinders. … Read more
New Delhi: India’s Economic Survey 2025–26 has outlined a major overhaul of the country’s rural employment framework with the introduction of the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rural Employment and Livelihood Mission (VB G-RAM G) Act, 2025. The government describes the new law as a transformative upgrade to the long-running Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act … Read more
New Delhi, India — Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a Maharatna public sector oil and gas company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Gas Exchange Limited (IGX) to improve access to liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification infrastructure and deepen market-driven participation in India’s natural gas sector. The MoU was signed on the … Read more
Mumbai |Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Oil India Limited (OIL) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop a Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) project, marking a key step toward advancing cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions in India. The agreement was formalized during India Energy Week 2026 and reflects the growing commitment … Read more
New Delhi | Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR), the Navratna public sector logistics major, reported a steady financial performance for the third quarter of FY26, even as margins moderated amid higher costs and accounting adjustments. The company’s Board of Directors, at its meeting held on Thursday, approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results … Read more
New Delhi |India has achieved a significant increase in school enrollment by strengthening educational infrastructure and teacher capacity, but experts stress that the next critical challenge lies in improving learning outcomes and aligning education with employment needs, according to the Economic Survey 2025–26 presented in Parliament on Thursday. The survey, tabled by Union Finance and … Read more
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has stayed the implementation of the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) newly notified Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, citing ambiguity in the rules and the possibility of misuse. The interim order comes at a time when the regulations had triggered widespread protests and debates over … Read more
New Delhi: A Republic Day video released by the Indian Air Force (IAF) has reignited speculation over whether India targeted Pakistan’s nuclear-related facilities during last year’s high-intensity military operation, code-named ‘Operation Sindoor.’ The video, unveiled on January 26, showcases a range of India’s frontline combat aircraft—including Rafale, Sukhoi-30MKI, Jaguar, and Tejas—portrayed as “guardians of peace.” … Read more
New Delhi : Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has taken a key step toward strengthening India’s energy security by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Brazil’s state-owned oil major Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) for long-term crude oil cooperation. The MoU was signed during India Energy Week 2026, held in Goa, reinforcing the growing energy … Read more
New Delhi: National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Government of India-owned enterprise, has clarified that it has no current plans or negotiations to set up a 200–300 megawatt green power project supported by battery energy storage systems for low-carbon aluminium production. The clarification was issued to stock exchanges after media reports suggested that the company … Read more
New Delhi: Petronet LNG Limited (PLL) has signed two key agreements with Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) to strengthen India’s natural gas supply chain and enhance the availability of regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG), the company announced on Tuesday. The agreements were executed on January 27, 2026, on the … Read more
New Delhi: India and the European Union are set to formally announce a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) at a high-level summit in New Delhi today, marking a major breakthrough after nearly two decades of intermittent negotiations. The landmark pact is expected to significantly deepen cooperation between the two sides across trade, defense, technology, and … Read more
Brasília/New Delhi — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has confirmed that he will visit India in February, followed by a trip to the United States. The announcement comes amid growing cooperation among major Global South economies and ongoing global trade and geopolitical challenges. President Lula shared the update on social media platform X … Read more
New Delhi: Gold and silver prices surged to historic highs in both global and domestic markets on India’s Republic Day, driven by heightened global uncertainty and a massive rush toward safe-haven assets. In international trade, gold crossed the $5,000-per-ounce mark for the first time ever, underscoring strong investor demand amid geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns, and … Read more
New Delhi: India’s largest private refiner, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has halted purchases of Russian crude oil in January 2026, amid growing concerns over global sanctions, even as state-run oil companies sharply increased imports to take advantage of steep discounts. According to industry sources and ship-tracking data, Reliance has not bought a single barrel of … Read more
Hyderabad: A devastating fire at a furniture store in Hyderabad’s Nampally area has claimed five lives, with the bodies recovered nearly 22 hours after the blaze broke out, officials confirmed on Sunday. The incident has cast a pall of grief over the locality, even as authorities announced compensation for the victims’ families and launched a … Read more
Why India and Europe are betting big on each other to reduce dependence on the US and China As global trade realigns amid geopolitical tensions, India and the European Union (EU) are moving closer to finalizing what leaders on both sides have described as the “mother of all deals”—a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA that … Read more
New Delhi:The Government of India on Sunday announced the recipients of the prestigious Padma Awards 2026, recognizing individuals for their exceptional and selfless contributions across diverse fields. Continuing the tradition of honoring “unsung heroes,” this year’s list prominently features grassroots changemakers from remote corners of the country. Among those awarded the Padma Shri in the … Read more
New Delhi: India’s Leader of the Opposition and senior Congress lawmaker Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as a “weapon” to selectively delete voters from communities and polling booths that traditionally support the Congress, particularly in Gujarat. Addressing the issue … Read more
New Delhi/Raipur:On January 26, 2026, the historic Kartavya Path in New Delhi will witness a powerful visual narrative of Chhattisgarh’s courage, sacrifice, and tribal resilience, as the state presents a grand tableau at the Republic Day Parade. The tableau will showcase the heroic legacy of tribal freedom fighters, mass uprisings, and the 118-year-old resolve behind … Read more
New Delhi:Indian Railways is set to significantly enhance train safety and passenger experience with the rollout of automatic signaling systems and modern track detection technology across key railway sections starting March 2026. The initiative aims to reduce delays, improve operational efficiency, and provide a smoother and safer journey for passengers. According to railway officials, automatic … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday kick-started an aggressive election campaign in southern India, asserting that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to form governments in both Kerala and Tamil Nadu in the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled for this summer. Addressing a massive BJP rally in Thiruvananthapuram, Modi sought a decisive mandate from the … Read more
New Delhi:Just ahead of the Republic Day long weekend, widespread snowfall across the Himalayan region has brought cheer to tourists while intensifying the winter chill in the northern plains. On the occasion of Basant Panchami, fresh snowfall covered large parts of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, ending a prolonged dry spell in the … Read more
New Delhi:Global payments giant Visa is preparing to introduce its innovative dual debit-cum-credit card in the Indian market, following strong adoption and success in Japan. The new offering, known as Visa Flexible Credential (Visa Flex), is designed to give consumers greater control over how they pay—using a single card that can function as both a … Read more
