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New Delhi, India | June 2026 — Bank of Maharashtra, one of India’s leading public sector banks, has announced a revision in its Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) following a periodic review of its benchmark lending rates. The revised rates will come into effect on June 17, 2026. The bank disclosed the … Read more

New Delhi, India | June 2026 — NTPC Limited, India’s largest power generation company, has announced the appointment of Aravind Babu as Executive Director (Senior Management), effective June 8, 2026. The appointment forms part of a major leadership restructuring initiative in which 34 senior officials have been elevated to Executive Director positions across the organization. … Read more

New Delhi, India | June 16, 2026 — State-owned Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has disclosed that it has been imposed a cumulative penalty of ₹19.11 lakh by India’s leading stock exchanges, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), for non-compliance with certain corporate governance requirements prescribed under the SEBI (Listing Obligations … Read more

New Delhi, India | June 2026 — In a significant step toward enhancing financial inclusion and strengthening the credit ecosystem for India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TransUnion CIBIL on June 16, 2026. The strategic partnership aims to improve credit … Read more

Puducherry, India | June 2026 — Indian Bank, the convenor of the State Level Bankers Committee (SLBC) for the Union Territory of Puducherry, successfully conducted the SLBC Meeting 2026, during which the Annual Credit Plan (ACP) 2026–27 was officially released. The meeting also witnessed the signing of a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for land … Read more

New Delhi, India | June 2026 — Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has achieved a significant milestone in India’s power infrastructure development after being declared the successful bidder under the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) mechanism for the prestigious “WR–ER Inter-Regional Network Expansion Scheme Part-A.” The company received the Letter of Intent (LoI) … Read more

New Delhi, India | June 2026 — Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), India’s premier energy exploration and production company, has announced the superannuation of Shri Jagdamba Prasad G. Dobriyal, Executive Director and Chief of the Exploration & Development Directorate, concluding an illustrious career spanning more than 36 years in the nation’s hydrocarbon exploration and … Read more

Dharamlal Kaushik was targeted in a mobile phone snatching incident in the Indian city of Raipur on Monday morning, but police say the suspect was arrested within just eight hours of the crime. According to officials from the Raipur Police Commissionerate, the incident occurred around 7:15 a.m. on May 18, 2026, while Kaushik was out … Read more

The race for the Indian Premier League 2026 playoffs has entered a dramatic phase, with eight franchises still mathematically alive after Match 57 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders. According to qualification projections shared by the tournament’s official broadcasters, the playoff battle remains wide open, although a few teams have emerged as clear … Read more

Raipur : In a significant move to strengthen road safety, the Chhattisgarh Transport Department has announced strict enforcement of mandatory helmet use for both the rider and the pillion passenger on two-wheelers across the state. According to directives issued by Additional Transport Commissioner D. Ravishankar, the rule applies to all individuals above four years of … Read more

Special Feature | Animal Husbandry Goat farming has emerged as a reliable and profitable self-employment option for small and marginal farmers. It requires low investment and provides regular income. However, the winter season is considered the most critical period in goat rearing, especially when goat kids are born. Newborn kids are extremely sensitive to cold, … Read more

Indira Vihar, SECL — The Women Welfare Society of SECL, Indira Vihar successfully organized a one-day picnic tour on 25 December for 50 women and children of the society. The tour was conducted under the able leadership of the Society’s Secretary, Mrs. Madhuri Tiwari. As part of the program, the participants visited the Raipur Jungle … Read more

The release of George R.R. Martin’s highly anticipated novel The Winds of Winter has once again drifted into uncertainty. Following the shocking announcement that Netflix has entered an $82.7-billion acquisition deal with Warner Bros, the future of several major franchises — including HBO’s Game of Thrones universe — appears poised for massive change. According to … Read more

New Delhi, November 29, 2025 The Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare organised a two-day National Workshop on Strengthening Cancer Care and Urban Health on November 27–28 at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi. The event brought together Principal Secretaries, Mission Directors (NHM), senior officials, and State/UT Nodal Officers involved in cancer control, non-communicable diseases, … Read more

Global equities are likely to deliver a return of 7.1 per cent per annum in the next 10 years in local currency (7.7 per cent in US dollar terms), according to analysts at Goldman Sachs. India, it believes, is an outlier and could outperform – posting the best earnings per share (EPS) growth in the … Read more

Fewer international students are applying to American colleges this year, suggesting that the White House’s efforts to limit foreign enrollment since President Donald Trump took office may be taking effect, Bloomberg reported.  According to new data released on Thursday by the Common App, the largest college application platform in the US with more than 1,100 … Read more

The government on Friday notified rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, operationalising India’s first digital privacy law. The new rules give companies and other stakeholders up to 18 months to comply with the administrative guidelines under the Act. Consent managers have up to 12 months to register to act on behalf of … Read more

Adani Group said on Friday it will invest around Rs 1 trillion in various sectors of Andhra Pradesh over the next ten years, deepening its commitment in the state where it will partner with Google for an artificial intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam.  “We have already invested around Rs 40,000 crore across ports, logistics, cement, … Read more

As per the Union Cabinet’s decision, the royalty rates have been specified or revised as follows: caesium and rubidium will each attract a 2 per cent royalty based on the average sale price (ASP) of the respective metal contained in the ore produced. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved … Read more

The latest activity comes amid warnings from defence experts that China’s newly unveiled weapon systems are designed to counter Taiwan’s long-standing asymmetric warfare strategy Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense detected 10 sorties of Chinese Military aircraft and six Chinese naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Monday. As per the … Read more