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NTPC to Develop First Large-Scale Solar Project on Defense Land as Rajnath Singh Approves 250 MW Sitapur Facility

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In a significant step toward expanding India’s renewable energy capacity, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the development of a 250-megawatt (MW) solar power project on defense-owned land in Sitapur. The project will be developed by , India’s largest power producer, marking the country’s first large-scale solar energy facility established on defense land. The approval … Read more

Moradabad Collector’s Chair Yoga Session Goes Viral, Draws Attention to Workplace Wellness

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Moradabad, India – June 9, 2026: A video featuring Moradabad District Magistrate Dr. Rajendra Pensia leading government officials in a brief chair yoga session during an administrative meeting has gone viral on social media, generating widespread discussion about workplace health, productivity, and innovative stress-management practices. The video shows officials performing simple yoga exercises while remaining … Read more

UN Chief António Guterres Calls for Restraint Amid Rising Tensions in West Asia

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United Nations Headquarters, New York, June 2026: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed deep concern over the renewed escalation of tensions across West Asia, urging all parties involved to immediately halt attacks, exercise maximum restraint, and avoid actions that could further destabilize an already fragile regional situation. In a statement issued amid growing security … Read more

IIT Madras to Showcase India’s Deep-Tech Excellence at Bharat Innovates 2026 in France

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Chennai, India / Nice, France, June 2026: The prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Madras is set to represent India’s growing technological prowess at Bharat Innovates 2026, an international innovation showcase in Nice. The institute will present a diverse portfolio of 15 IIT Madras-incubated startups and cutting-edge technologies, highlighting India’s advancements in deep-tech innovation, sustainability, mobility, … Read more

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan Reviews Jal Shakti Initiatives, Emphasizes Water Conservation and Sustainable Management

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New Delhi : India’s Vice President, C. P. Radhakrishnan, conducted a comprehensive review of the Ministry of Jal Shakti’s ongoing programs aimed at strengthening water conservation, sustainable water resource management, and long-term water security across the country. During the high-level review meeting, the Vice President assessed the progress of several flagship initiatives designed to address … Read more

Two Arrested in Major Buffalo Theft Case in Chhattisgarh; Cash Recovered, Another Suspect on the Run

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Mungeli, Chhattisgarh | In a significant breakthrough, the Mungeli Police have arrested two accused individuals involved in the theft and illegal sale of seven buffaloes in the Dindori area under Chilfi Police Station limits. The accused have been sent to judicial custody, while police continue their search for a third suspect allegedly involved in the … Read more

GAIL CMD Deepak Gupta Joins Petronet LNG Board Following Shareholder Approval

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New Delhi : Petronet LNG Limited has received overwhelming shareholder approval for the appointment of Shri Deepak Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of GAIL (India) Limited, as a Nominee Director on the company’s Board of Directors. The appointment was approved through a postal ballot conducted entirely via remote e-voting, marking another significant step in … Read more

India Raises Household LPG Prices by ₹29; Ujjwala Beneficiaries to Pay More Despite Continued Subsidy

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New Delhi, India | Millions of Indian households are facing another inflation-driven setback after state-owned oil marketing companies increased the price of domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders by ₹29, effective June 7, 2026. Following the revision, the price of a standard 14.2-kilogram household LPG cylinder in New Delhi has increased from ₹913 to ₹942. … Read more

TCS Wins Multimillion-Euro AI Transformation Deal with Canada Life to Modernize European Operations

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MUMBAI/LONDON : Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has secured a multiyear, multimillion-euro digital transformation and managed services contract with Canada Life, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion across the European insurance technology market. The agreement will see TCS deploy artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced digital technologies to modernize Canada Life’s IT infrastructure and enhance … Read more

MMTC Faces Auditor Scrutiny Over ₹82.82 Crore Provision Gap as Government Pushes Complete Business Exit

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NEW DELHI, June 8, 2026: State-owned trading company MMTC Ltd. is facing heightened scrutiny after its statutory auditors issued a qualified opinion on the company’s FY2025-26 financial statements, citing a significant accounting discrepancy related to the long-running Anglo Coal dispute. The findings come at a critical time as the Government of India has directed the … Read more

Adani Ports Secures 10-Year Marine Services Contract for Argentina’s First LNG Export Project

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Ahmedabad, India | June 8, 2026 — Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ), India’s largest integrated transport utility, has secured a 10-year marine services contract for Argentina’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project, marking a major expansion of the company’s global operations and its first significant entry into the South American market. … Read more

NTPC Floats EPC Tender for 108 MW Great Nicobar Gas Power Project with Hydrogen-Ready Technology

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New Delhi  NTPC Limited, India’s largest power generation company, has invited bids for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) package of the proposed 108 MW Great Nicobar Island Gas Engine Power Project, marking a significant step toward strengthening energy infrastructure in one of the country’s most strategically important island regions. The upcoming power facility is … Read more

NTPC Releases Second EET-2025 Shortlist for Document Verification Through GATE 2025

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New Delhi : NTPC Limited, India’s largest power generation company, has officially released the second shortlist of candidates for online document verification under its Engineering Executive Trainee (EET)-2025 Recruitment Drive through GATE 2025. The recruitment process is being conducted against Advertisement No. 14/24 and covers candidates from five major engineering disciplines. The latest announcement marks … Read more

Netflix Appoints Jay Hoag as Chairman, Succeeding Co-Founder Reed Hastings

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Los Gatos, California, — Global streaming giant Netflix has announced the appointment of Jay Hoag as its new Chairman of the Board, succeeding company co-founder Reed Hastings, who is stepping down from the board to focus on philanthropy and other personal interests. The leadership transition marks the end of an era for Netflix, as Hastings … Read more

CBSE Moves Answer-Sheet Data to Its Own Servers, Retains COEMPT Eduteck Amid OSM Controversy

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New Delhi  — The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a significant change in the management of its examination data, deciding to transfer all answer-sheet records and related digital data from the servers of COEMPT Eduteck Pvt. Ltd. to CBSE-controlled servers. The move comes after weeks of debate and concerns surrounding the implementation … Read more

India’s Russian Oil Imports Reach 11-Month High as Moscow Accounts for Nearly 38% of Total Purchases

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New Delhi  — India’s dependence on Russian crude oil continued to grow in April 2026, with Russia accounting for 37.7% of the total value of India’s oil imports, the highest level recorded in the past eleven months. The latest trade data highlights Russia’s continuing role as India’s largest crude oil supplier despite ongoing geopolitical tensions … Read more

LIC Holds 10.8% Stake in Rajesh Exports as SEBI Alleges ₹15.15 Lakh Crore Revenue Inflation

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New Delhi  — India’s largest state-owned insurer, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), is facing increased scrutiny after regulatory filings revealed it held a 10.8% stake in Rajesh Exports as of March 2026. The development comes after India’s market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, accused the company of allegedly inflating revenues by … Read more

AAI Partners with Novo Cabs and WTI Cabs to Enhance Airport Connectivity Across India

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New Delhi |In a significant move aimed at improving the travel experience for millions of passengers, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Novo Cabs and WTI Cabs to strengthen last-mile connectivity at airports across India. The agreements were formalized in the presence of Nivedita Dubey, Member (HR), AAI, … Read more

GRSE Awaits ₹40,000 Crore Contract for Eight Next Generation Corvettes for the Indian Navy

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Kolkata : Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Limited is poised to secure one of the most significant naval shipbuilding contracts in India’s recent defense history, as the company awaits final approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) for the ambitious Next Generation Corvettes (NGC) Project of the Indian Navy. The project, estimated at … Read more

NLC India Emerges Largest Winner in SECI’s 1,200 MW Solar-Plus-BESS Auction; Lowest Tariff Discovered at ₹3.12/kWh

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New Delhi, June 2026: In a significant boost to India’s rapidly expanding clean energy sector, NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL) has emerged as the largest successful bidder in the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) 1,200 MW ISTS Tranche-XXI Solar Photovoltaic (PV) with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) auction, securing 600 MW of capacity at … Read more

NTPC REL Invites Bids for 550 MW Solar PV EPC Project in Rajasthan to Accelerate Renewable Energy Expansion

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New Delhi : NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has invited bids for the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) package of a 550 MW grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project to be developed near Shimbhoo Ka Burj, Rajasthan. The tender has been issued under Domestic Competitive Bidding through IFB No. NRE-CS-5823-004(SOL)-9, marking another significant step in … Read more

SAIL Supplied 85,000 Tonnes of Steel for Sardar Sarovar Project, Meeting Nearly 80% of Total Requirement

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New Delhi, India: State-owned steel giant Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) played a crucial role in the construction of the iconic Sardar Sarovar Dam by supplying approximately 85,000 tonnes of steel, accounting for nearly 80% of the project’s total steel requirement. The contribution highlights the company’s longstanding role in supporting India’s major infrastructure and … Read more

BEL Showcases Advanced Defence Technologies at Exercise PRAGATI 2026 in Meghalaya

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Mumbai : Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), one of India’s leading defence electronics companies, is showcasing its cutting-edge defence solutions and indigenous technologies at the Indian Defence Industry Equipment Display organized as part of Exercise PRAGATI 2026 (Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth & Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region). The prestigious event is being held … Read more

Bharat Electronics Awards ₹52.82 Crore Electro-Optics Contract to Paras Defence

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Mumbai, India: In a significant boost to India’s domestic defense manufacturing ecosystem, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has awarded a ₹52.82 crore contract to Paras Defence and Space Technologies Limited (NSE: PARAS, BSE: 543367) for the supply of advanced Electro-Optics Systems. The order, valued at ₹52.82 crore (inclusive of taxes), is a domestic contract and is … Read more