New Delhi : NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), the renewable energy arm of NTPC Limited, reported a strong financial performance for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, posting a standalone Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹94.44 crore ($11.3 million). The company also announced plans to raise up to ₹5,000 crore (approximately $585 million) during … Read more
New Delhi : The Financial Services Institutions Bureau has recommended T.D. Sivakumar for appointment as Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited following a competitive selection process involving senior-level candidates from the financial sector. The recommendation came after the Bureau conducted interface evaluations on May 20 and 21, 2026, during which nine … Read more
The Government of India has approved additional charge of Secretary, MOSPI to Sudhansh Pant, IAS, and premature repatriation of Dr. Pooja Joshi, IAS, to her parent cadre. New Delhi, 22 May 2026: The Government of India, through the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), has approved key administrative changes involving senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers. Additional … Read more
New Delhi — NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), the renewable energy subsidiary of NTPC Limited, is scheduled to announce its audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, on Thursday, May 22. Investors and market analysts are closely watching the results, expecting strong operational growth … Read more
New Delhi — Amid rising geopolitical tensions and continuing disruptions in global supply chains, India’s specialty chemicals industry must accelerate its journey toward self-reliance and capacity expansion, according to senior government officials and industry leaders speaking at the India Specialty Chemicals Conclave organized by ASSOCHAM in New Delhi. The conclave brought together policymakers, industry executives, … Read more
India’s bond market is flashing warning signs as rising government borrowing, global geopolitical tensions, and balance of payments concerns push sovereign bond yields sharply higher despite aggressive monetary support from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Over the past twelve months, India’s benchmark 10-year government security (G-sec) yield has surged nearly 90 basis points since … Read more
In a major push to strengthen public safety and emergency response infrastructure, authorities in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh have deployed a new fleet of technologically advanced Dial-112 emergency response vehicles across Bilaspur district. The upgraded emergency vehicles, equipped with modern surveillance systems and rapid-response technology, were formally flagged off by senior public representatives and … Read more
A fresh wave of speculative trading has once again highlighted how social media trends and name confusion can trigger dramatic rallies in unrelated stocks on Indian exchanges. The latest example involves Parle Industries, whose shares reportedly hit the upper circuit after a viral social media moment featuring Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime … Read more
A Norwegian journalist who recently made headlines for disrupting an event involving Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Oslo has now publicly reached out to Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi for an interview. The journalist, identified as Helle Lyng, reportedly interrupted a press interaction during PM Modi’s visit to Norway, leading to a tense exchange … Read more
LinkedIn, the professional networking platform owned by Microsoft, has reportedly laid off hundreds of employees as part of a major restructuring effort aimed at improving profitability and streamlining operations. According to multiple reports and official WARN filings in California, the company has notified 606 employees about permanent job cuts that are expected to take effect … Read more
At its annual developer conference, Google introduced a massive wave of artificial intelligence innovations during Google I/O 2026, signaling what CEO Sundar Pichai called the beginning of the “Agentic Gemini Era.” The company focused heavily on AI-powered assistants, next-generation search, multimodal content creation, and autonomous digital agents. One of the biggest announcements was the launch … Read more
New Delhi/Rome |In a strong signal of deepening global cooperation, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have declared that relations between India and Italy have entered a “decisive stage,” marking a significant upgrade in diplomatic, economic, and strategic engagement between the two nations. In a joint article published amid growing … Read more
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh |A newly constructed concrete road in Nevara village of Takhatpur area in India’s central state of Chhattisgarh has started deteriorating within just a month of completion, triggering outrage among local residents who have accused officials and contractors of using substandard construction materials and engaging in corruption. The controversy is centered around a 450-meter … Read more
Popular Punjabi singer Yashinder Kaur, widely recognized by her stage name Inder Kaur, has reportedly been found dead days after she was allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint in the northern Indian state of Punjab, according to local police officials. Authorities said Kaur’s body was recovered from a canal near Samrala, a town in Punjab’s Ludhiana district, … Read more
As global health agencies continue monitoring infectious disease outbreaks, experts are once again highlighting the major differences between Ebola and COVID-19 — two dangerous viral illnesses that have triggered international public health emergencies in recent years. According to the World Health Organization, both diseases are caused by viruses and can spread rapidly, but they differ … Read more
New Delhi / Geneva: The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern” (PHEIC), following the rapid spread of the rare Bundibugyo strain of the deadly virus. According to health officials, at least 131 people have died and … Read more
New Delhi / Gothenburg: India and Sweden have elevated their bilateral relationship into a deeper strategic defense partnership, signaling a major shift from a conventional buyer-seller military relationship toward long-term industrial collaboration, joint technology development, and defense innovation. The new direction was formally outlined after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Swedish Prime … Read more
Middle East tensions could sharply escalate if military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran or Iranian-linked targets resume, according to regional security analysts and former military officials. Experts believe Tehran has several strategic options that could impact energy markets, international shipping routes, and regional stability across the Gulf and Red Sea. Iran … Read more
New Delhi, India — State-run energy giant Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) reported a massive jump in profits for the financial year 2025-26, driven by stronger refining margins, higher fuel sales, improved operational performance, and government support for cooking gas subsidies. The company posted a standalone net profit of ₹36,802 crore ($4.4 billion), compared with ₹12,962 … Read more
Senior executives of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, commonly known as POWERGRID, met with financial analysts and market experts in Mumbai during a strategic investor interaction aimed at discussing the company’s operational performance, financial outlook, and long-term expansion strategy. The session was led by Vamsi Rama Mohan Burra, alongside key members of the company’s … Read more
India’s state-owned Bank of India has increased interest rates on several fixed deposit (FD) schemes for retail customers, with revised rates taking effect from May 18, 2026. The move applies to deposits below ₹3 crore (approximately $360,000) and is aimed at attracting medium- and long-term deposits amid changing interest rate conditions in India. The revised … Read more
The Indian Navy has launched a new water sports and training facility in Bhopal as part of a broader effort to encourage youth participation in adventure sports, maritime activities, and future careers in the armed forces. The new “Naval Sailing Node,” inaugurated on May 17 at the famous Bhojtal lake, was officially opened by Admiral … Read more
Adani Enterprises has agreed to pay nearly $275 million (around ₹2,647 crore) to the United States Department of the Treasury to resolve allegations related to violations of American sanctions imposed on Iran, according to officials familiar with the matter. The settlement comes after US authorities investigated multiple shipments of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) that were … Read more
New Delhi, India — State-owned power giant NTPC Limited has further expanded its electricity generation network after successfully completing trial operations of Unit-2 at the Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL) project in eastern India. The newly operational unit adds 800 megawatts (MW) of power generation capacity, increasing the total installed capacity of the NTPC … Read more
