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Chhattisgarh·Delhi·Government e-Marketplace (GeM)·India·Industry

GeM: A Model Platform for Inclusive and Transparent Government Procurement

By Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has emerged as a transparent, inclusive and efficient platform for public procurement, connecting 1.37 lakh government buyers with more than 25 lakh sellers and service providers. What sets GeM

August 11, 2026

Delhi·Economy·India·Industry

Tighter Energy Norms to Cut Urea Makers’ Profitability by 25%: Crisil

New Delhi: The profitability of India’s legacy urea manufacturers is expected to come under pressure following the government’s decision to tighten energy-efficiency norms, with Crisil Ratings estimating a potential 25% decline in profitability for affected plants. According to Crisil, profitability for legacy

August 11, 2026

Delhi·Education·India

Deepti Gaur Mukerjee Takes Charge as Higher Education Secretary Amid Major Reform Push

New Delhi: Deepti Gaur Mukerjee has taken charge as the new Secretary of Higher Education at a time when the government is stepping up efforts to reform India’s examination and higher education systems amid continuing concerns over paper leaks, examination malpractice and

August 11, 2026

Agriculture·Delhi·Government of India NEWS·India

AgriStack DPI to Plug Gaps in India’s Agricultural Data Collection System: Government

New Delhi: The government is strengthening India’s agricultural data collection system through AgriStack Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to address longstanding gaps in crop data and build a more accurate and reliable digital agriculture ecosystem. The move follows findings from a report by

August 11, 2026

Air India·Delhi·India

Phuket-Delhi Air India Flight Incident: Pilot Fails Second Dope Test; CEO Summoned by Aviation Ministry

New Delhi: The pilot-in-command of Air India flight AI2379, which experienced a sudden loss of altitude while flying from Phuket to Delhi on August 4, has reportedly failed a second post-flight test for psychoactive substances, according to people familiar with the development.

August 11, 2026

Delhi·India

Farmers and Trade Unions Stage Nationwide Protests, Hold ‘Jail Bharo’ Agitations

Farmers and trade union leaders said the nationwide protests were aimed at reminding the government of its pending commitments and pressing for their implementation. NEW DELHI: Farmers’ organisations and trade unions staged joint protests across the country on Monday, including a demonstration

August 11, 2026

Delhi·India·Ministry·Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)

MoSPI, ISI Kolkata Sign MoUs for GDP Nowcasting and Advanced Data Studies

NEW DELHI : The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Institute of Data Engineering, Analytics and Science Foundation (IDEAS), Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata, to strengthen India’s statistical and data-analysis capabilities. The

August 11, 2026

Delhi·India·Industry·NLC India Limited (NLCIL)

NLC India’s ₹12,525 Crore Debt Gets Fresh Credit Rating Review; ₹1,102 Crore Bank Loans Rated ‘IND AAA/Stable’

NEW DELHI : NLC India Limited has received a fresh credit-rating review from India Ratings & Research Private Limited covering ₹12,525 crore of disclosed bank loans and debt instruments. The latest review includes a new ‘IND AAA/Stable’ rating assigned to ₹1,102 crore

August 11, 2026

BJP·Congress·Delhi·India

‘Don’t Spread Misinformation, No Firing Took Place at Jantar Mantar’: JP Nadda Challenges Rahul Gandhi

JP Nadda says no shots were fired at Jantar Mantar and challenges Rahul Gandhi to come to Parliament for a debate New Delhi: Union Minister JP Nadda has hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following his remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra

August 10, 2026

Delhi·India·Industry

ED Director Rahul Navin Gets One-Year Extension, Will Continue Until August 2027

New Delhi: The Narendra Modi-led Central Government has extended the tenure of Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director Rahul Navin by one year. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension, allowing him to continue as ED Director until August 13,

August 10, 2026

Delhi·India·Tech·Technology

Apple Pay Could Launch in India by October, With Initial Focus on Credit Card Payments

Apple is reportedly in talks with Indian banks over transaction fees as it prepares to bring Apple Pay to the Indian market. NEW DELHI: Apple’s digital payments service Apple Pay could enter the Indian market by September-end or October 2026, potentially giving

August 10, 2026

Delhi·India·Industry

Cement Companies See 7-8% Sales Growth, but Rising Costs Put Pressure on Profits

UltraTech Cement, Shree Cement, JK Cement and Dalmia Bharat outperformed the industry, while higher fuel, packaging and input costs limited profit growth. NEW DELHI: India’s leading cement companies recorded healthy growth in sales volumes during the first quarter of fiscal 2027, but

August 10, 2026

Delhi·India·weather

Heavy Rain Hits Commuters’ Wallets as Auto Drivers Charge Excessive Fares Across Delhi-NCR

NEW DELHI : Heavy monsoon rains and widespread waterlogging across Delhi-NCR are creating fresh problems for daily commuters, with office-goers and college students complaining of steep increases in auto-rickshaw and ride-hailing fares. While the monsoon brings relief from prolonged heat and humidity,

August 9, 2026

Delhi·India

India Counters China’s Map Moves: 27 Arunachal Pradesh Locations Standardized on Survey of India Maps

NEW DELHI / ITANAGAR: India has formally standardized the names of 27 locations and geographical features in Arunachal Pradesh on official Survey of India maps, in a move aimed at ensuring accurate recognition of the region’s landmarks and strengthening public awareness of

August 9, 2026

Delhi·India

Morning Digest: Over 1.5 Crore Names Deleted in Third Phase of SIR; Vance Calls PM Modi; Jharkhand Protest Continues

NEW DELHI: Here are the major developments making headlines across India and the world this morning, including the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, India-US strategic engagement, the continuing Jharkhand student protests, political clashes over women’s reservation and fresh international

August 9, 2026

Delhi·India·Politics

PM Modi Speaks With JD Vance, Discusses Ways to Deepen India-US Strategic Partnership

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by phone with US Vice President JD Vance on Saturday, with the two leaders discussing ways to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership across key areas. The conversation also included a personal note,

August 9, 2026

Delhi·India

Sukhbir Badal’s Shiromani Akali Dal Backs Delimitation Bill After Meeting PM Modi; Rijiju Welcomes Move

New Delhi : The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has announced its support for the Delimitation Bill linked to women’s reservation, a day after party president Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The decision was announced on Saturday following a high-level

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India

India Repatriated 4,048 Seafarers from Gulf Amid West Asia Crisis: Sonowal

New Delhi : The Government of India has repatriated 4,048 Indian seafarers from the Gulf region following the West Asia crisis, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Saturday. Speaking at a stakeholder discussion on “Seafarer Security, Safety

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India

Delhivery Rejigs Top Leadership: Vani Venkatesh Elevated as Deputy CEO, Ajith Pai to Exit

New Delhi : Logistics company Delhivery Limited has announced a major change in its senior leadership, elevating Chief Business Officer (CBO) and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) Vani Venkatesh to the position of Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Deputy CEO) with immediate effect. At

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India·Ministry·Ministry of Law and Justice

President Appoints 30 New Judges and Additional Judges to Four High Courts

New Delhi : The President of India has appointed 30 Advocates and Judicial Officers as Judges and Additional Judges to the Madras, Calcutta, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh High Courts. The appointments were made in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India·UPI

UPI to Remain Free for Consumers; Most Merchant Transactions Also to Stay Charge-Free

Government clarifies proposed PSS Act amendment, says UPI users will not be charged for transactions New Delhi : The Government of India has clarified that consumers making payments through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will not be charged any transaction fee. The

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India

Retirement Planning: Start Preparing for Old Age With Your First Salary

Experts say depending entirely on children after retirement can be risky as families become smaller, living costs rise, and financial responsibilities increase New Delhi: Retirement planning should ideally begin as soon as a person starts earning. Financial experts say that in today’s

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India·Industry·Market

1,200% Dividend: NBFC Sector Company Recommends ₹120 Final Dividend, Record Date August 12

New Delhi : Investors tracking dividend-paying stocks have an important development to watch as Industrial & Prudential Investment Company Limited has recommended a substantial final dividend of ₹120 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26. With each equity share carrying a

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India

Flipkart Minutes Enters Premium Grocery Segment, Launches Private Label Pykd

New Delhi, August 8, 2026: Flipkart has expanded into the premium and gourmet grocery segment through its quick-commerce platform Minutes, as competition intensifies in India’s rapidly growing quick-commerce market. According to a report by Moneycontrol, Flipkart Minutes has introduced a range of

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India·Jindal

Jindal Stainless Dividend: Record Date Fixed for ₹3 Per Equity Share

New Delhi : Jindal Stainless Limited (BSE: 532508 | NSE: JSL) has announced the record date for its proposed final dividend for the financial year 2025-26. The company has fixed Friday, August 21, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholders eligible

August 8, 2026

Delhi·Education·India·Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

‘Those Who Learn, Win’: PM Modi Urges IIT Delhi Graduates to Stay Curious

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tells graduating students that continuous learning, curiosity and courage to embrace challenges will be critical in a rapidly changing technological world. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged graduates of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)

August 8, 2026

Delhi - Page 6

18th BRICS Summit Begins in Delhi: PM Modi, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin to Share Global Stage at Bharat Mandapam

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GeM: A Model Platform for Inclusive and Transparent Government Procurement

Tighter Energy Norms to Cut Urea Makers’ Profitability by 25%: Crisil

Deepti Gaur Mukerjee Takes Charge as Higher Education Secretary Amid Major Reform Push

AgriStack DPI to Plug Gaps in India’s Agricultural Data Collection System: Government

Phuket-Delhi Air India Flight Incident: Pilot Fails Second Dope Test; CEO Summoned by Aviation Ministry

Farmers and Trade Unions Stage Nationwide Protests, Hold ‘Jail Bharo’ Agitations

MoSPI, ISI Kolkata Sign MoUs for GDP Nowcasting and Advanced Data Studies

NLC India’s ₹12,525 Crore Debt Gets Fresh Credit Rating Review; ₹1,102 Crore Bank Loans Rated ‘IND AAA/Stable’

‘Don’t Spread Misinformation, No Firing Took Place at Jantar Mantar’: JP Nadda Challenges Rahul Gandhi

ED Director Rahul Navin Gets One-Year Extension, Will Continue Until August 2027

Apple Pay Could Launch in India by October, With Initial Focus on Credit Card Payments

Cement Companies See 7-8% Sales Growth, but Rising Costs Put Pressure on Profits

Heavy Rain Hits Commuters’ Wallets as Auto Drivers Charge Excessive Fares Across Delhi-NCR

India Counters China’s Map Moves: 27 Arunachal Pradesh Locations Standardized on Survey of India Maps

Morning Digest: Over 1.5 Crore Names Deleted in Third Phase of SIR; Vance Calls PM Modi; Jharkhand Protest Continues

PM Modi Speaks With JD Vance, Discusses Ways to Deepen India-US Strategic Partnership

Sukhbir Badal’s Shiromani Akali Dal Backs Delimitation Bill After Meeting PM Modi; Rijiju Welcomes Move

India Repatriated 4,048 Seafarers from Gulf Amid West Asia Crisis: Sonowal

Delhivery Rejigs Top Leadership: Vani Venkatesh Elevated as Deputy CEO, Ajith Pai to Exit

President Appoints 30 New Judges and Additional Judges to Four High Courts

UPI to Remain Free for Consumers; Most Merchant Transactions Also to Stay Charge-Free

Retirement Planning: Start Preparing for Old Age With Your First Salary

1,200% Dividend: NBFC Sector Company Recommends ₹120 Final Dividend, Record Date August 12

Flipkart Minutes Enters Premium Grocery Segment, Launches Private Label Pykd

Jindal Stainless Dividend: Record Date Fixed for ₹3 Per Equity Share

‘Those Who Learn, Win’: PM Modi Urges IIT Delhi Graduates to Stay Curious

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