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Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) has issued a Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) for the development of a solar-plus-storage project in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. The tender, released on March 31, 2026, invites bids through a national open competitive e-tendering process. The project, titled Dabhota-I Solar Power Project, will comprise a 9 MW (AC) solar photovoltaic plant integrated with a 3.15 MW / 6.3 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Designed as a hybrid renewable energy pr ...Read More >
ROURKELA: Taking advantage of the cooking gas crisis caused by the ongoing West Asia conflict, black marketeers are selling domestic LPG cylinders at prices ranging from Rs 1,800 to Rs 2,500 across Rourkela city and the rest of Sundargarh district. The black marketing is being reportedly carried out by unscrupulous individuals with a section of domestic LPG consumers and beneficiaries of PM Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) being their collusive partners. Sources said amid the disruption in cooking gas su ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram | Ettumanoor | Chalakudy: Kerala has sprawling chains of outdoor eateries, which are closely linked to the daily life of Malayalees, both as enterprising food vendors and devout customers. Apart from the traditional chain of restaurants, "bar attached" and otherwise, the mushrooming popular 'thattukada' (small roadside food cart) chains and 'veettile oonu' (licensed homely meal outlets run from many houses) network daily cater to the local population's increasing habit of eati ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) India Inc on Thursday said the government's move to exempt import of critical petrochemical products from customs duty for three months till June 30 is a timely response to supply chain disruptions arising from the West Asia conflict which will provide relief to sectors such as textiles, packaging and pharmaceuticals. Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII, said, "The Government of India's decision to grant full customs duty exemption on 40 critical petrochemical prod ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant push towards self-reliance in the energy and chemical sectors, Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL) and Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) have signed a land leasing agreement for India's pioneering Coal to Ammonium Nitrate project at Lakhanpur in Odisha. The agreement was signed in New Delhi on Wednesday in the presence of Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy. According to an official release, the project, over around 350 acres of MCL la ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Singh Sahib, from Wednesday, has initiated a staggered removal of Chinese Hikvision's 1.4 lakh CCTV cameras installed citywide. These will be replaced with modern and secure cameras, complying with data security norms, and supported with a robust supply and service network. The PWD has installed a total of 2,74,389 CCTV cameras across the national capital: 1.4 lakh units in the first phase, between September 2020 and November 2022 ...Read More >
The Public Works Department (PWD) has decided to replace around 140,000 of the 270,000-odd CCTV cameras procured through Chinese firms, due to operational challenges and security concerns, officials aware of the developments said on Wednesday. Officials said the move is in line with recent directives issued by the Centre, and that the move will be executed in phases to ensure that surveillance in the city is not disrupted. PWD minister Parvesh Verma said, "We have taken a decision to phase out ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Delhi Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Wednesday, April 1, initiated the phased removal of 1.4 lakh Chinese-origin CCTV cameras installed across the city during the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) tenure. Under PWD, a total of 2,74,389 CCTV cameras were installed in two major phases -- 1,40,000 in Phase 1 (September 2020 to November 2022) and 1,34,389 in Phase 2 (June 2025 to March 2026). All cameras in Phase 1 were from the Chinese company Hikvi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Delhi Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Wednesday, April 1, initiated the phased removal of 1.4 lakh Chinese-origin CCTV cameras installed across the city during the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) tenure. Under PWD, a total of 2,74,389 CCTV cameras were installed in two major phases -- 1,40,000 in Phase 1 (September 2020 to November 2022) and 1,34,389 in Phase 2 (June 2025 to March 2026). All cameras in Phase 1 were from the Chinese company Hikvi ...Read More >
* PM Modi directed efforts to protect citizens from the impact of the Middle East conflict * The Cabinet Security Committee reviewed measures amid the ongoing Iran conflict * Actions taken to ensure the supply of LPG and LNG in the country were discussed Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: All efforts must be made to safeguard the citizens from the impact of the Middle East conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed. The directive came at a meeti ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The defence ministry has fully utilised its capital outlay of Rs 1.86 lakh crore (revised estimate) for FY2025-26. In FY2024-25 too, the ministry had utilised its capital budget fully. The overall use of the defence budget, including MoD (civil) and pension, during FY2025-26 stood at 99.62 per cent.The original appropriation for capital expenditure in the fiscal was Rs 1.8 lakh crore, which was raised by finance ministry in view of the pace of expenditure achieved by defence ministry ...Read More >
Vijayawada: The Krishna District Milk Producers Mutually Aided Cooperative Union Limited, popularly known as Vijaya Dairy, has announced an increase in the prices of its milk and milk products with effect from April 4. The Union has raised packet milk prices by Rs 2 per litre and Re 1 per half-litre, citing rising production and operational costs. The decision was disclosed by Managing Director Kolli Eswara Babu on Wednesday. He said that monthly cardholders would continue to get milk at the ex ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The defence ministry on Tuesday signed a ₹1,950-crore deal with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to equip the Indian Air Force with two mountain radars, associated equipment and the required infrastructure, strengthening the country's air defences. The contract is the last capital acquisition contract of financial year 2025-26. This radar is indigenously designed and developed by DRDO's Electronics and Radar Development Establishment and will be manufactured by BEL. "The installati ...Read More >
The Directorate of Education on Wednesday said that, under the provisions of the Delhi School Education Act and Rules , 1973, and the Delhi Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2011, the directive comes in the wake of complaints that some schools were forcing parents to buy educational materials from designated shops. According to the order, schools are required to provide parents with clear, class-wise lists of books, writing materials and uniform specifications in a trans ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired the second special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review measures being taken by various ministries and departments in view of the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The high-level meeting, held at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, focused on ensuring uninterrupted supply of essential commodities, fuel, fertilisers and electricity, while also discussing steps to minimise the impact of the crisis on citizens and key sectors of the ...Read More >
New Delhi: The US has listed India's preference for use of domestic satellites for direct-to-home (DTH) television services, the inability of American electronic payment services suppliers to participate in the UPI ecosystem, localised shutdown of internet and data localisation requirements as barriers to foreign trade. In its 2026 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, the US Trade Representative (USTR) also cited high tariffs, particularly on agriculture products, surcharge ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday extended the Kharif paddy procurement period by an additional seven days, aiming to ensure that no farmer is left out of the procurement process due to token expiry. Announcing the decision, food supplies and consumer welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra said the move reflects the state's commitment to protecting farmers' interests and ensuring a smooth procurement mechanism. He emphasised that the government is taking all necessary steps to pre ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review measures taken by various Ministries/Departments and also discussed further initiatives to be taken in the context of the ongoing West Asia conflict, at his official residence in New Delhi. This was the second special CCS meeting on this issue. According to an official release, the Cabinet Secretary briefed about the action taken to ensure supply of petroleum products, particul ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review measures taken by various Ministries/Departments and also discussed further initiatives to be taken in the context of the ongoing West Asia conflict. Prime Minister directed all concerned departments to take all possible measures to ameliorate the problems of citizens and sectors affected by the ongoing global situation. PM Modi assessed t ...Read More >
New DelhI [India], April 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review measures taken by various ministries and departments and also discussed further initiatives to be taken in the context of the ongoing West Asia conflict. Cabinet Secretary briefed about the action taken to ensure supply of petroleum products, particularly LNG/LPG, and sufficient power availability, an official release said. Sources are being ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): The credit ratio of India Inc declined in the second half of fiscal 2026, even as the overall credit outlook for the FY27 remains stable but cautious due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, noted Crisil Ratings in its latest projections. The credit ratio of Indian companies, which measures the proportion of rating upgrades to downgrades, stood at 1.50 times in the second half of FY26, moderating from 2.17 times in the first half. During the period, th ...Read More >
Mumbai - NowPurchase an AI enabled B2B platform that helps metal manufacturers optimize production and procure raw materials, today announced the successful raise of 80 crores led by Bajaj Finserv, one of India's largest and most diversified financial services groups, with participation from existing investors InfoEdge Ventures & Orios Venture Partners. The round also saw participation from prominent individual investors & family offices including Shikhar Raj, Real Ispat Group, Madhur Gupta (Pro ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 1: NowPurchase an AI enabled B2B platform that helps metal manufacturers optimize production and procure raw materials, today announced the successful raise of 80 crores led by Bajaj Finserv, one of India's largest and most diversified financial services groups, with participation from existing investors InfoEdge Ventures & Orios Venture Partners. The round also saw participation from prominent individual investors & family offices including Shikhar Raj, Real ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu), Apr 1 (PTI) Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday accused the BJP of having plotted to cause violence in Tamil Nadu, "like what happened in Uttar Pradesh and Manipur" and asserted that it was outmanoeuvred. Addressing a DMK rally here for the upcoming Assembly polls, Stalin, the president of the ruling DMK, listed schemes implemented in Tiruchirappalli region by his government. He referred to initiatives including Panchapur bus terminus, mini-stadium, jallikattu ar ...Read More >
NewsVoir Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 1: NowPurchase an AI enabled B2B platform that helps metal manufacturers optimize production and procure raw materials, today announced the successful raise of 80 crores led by Bajaj Finserv, one of India's largest and most diversified financial services groups, with participation from existing investors InfoEdge Ventures & Orios Venture Partners. The round also saw participation from prominent individual investors & family offices including Shikhar ...Read More >
NowPurchase has raised nearly $8.5 million (Rs 80 crore) led by Bajaj Finserv, while Bachatt has raised $12 million in its Series A round of funding led by Accel. Bajaj Finserv leads $8.5m funding in NowPurchase NowPurchase, an AI-enabled B2B platform that helps metal manufacturers optimise production and procure raw materials, on Wednesday announced that it has raised nearly $8.5 million (Rs 80 crores) led by Bajaj Finserv. The funding also saw participation from existing investors InfoEdge ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], April 1: Ratnaveer Precision Engineering Limited has informed the stock exchanges that the company has received approval under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) for its Copper Clad Laminates (CCL) project. The approval letter was formally received by Managing Director Vijay Sanghvi from Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Electronics & Information Technology and Information & Broadcasting, on March 30, 2026, in New Delhi. According to the company ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Rating agency ICRA highlighted that the revenue growth of construction players hit a speed bump in 2025-26, with road focussed contractors among the worst hit. The construction sector is likely to witness a muted revenue growth of 2-4 per cent in 2025-26, after an almost flat performance in 2024-25, according to an analysis by ICRA. However, it expects the industry to witness a revenue growth of 6-8 per cent in 2026-27 after two bleak years. Shrinking order b ...Read More >
This year, the procurement will begin under the gaze of CCTV cameras and during the bidding process, biometric verification of the farmers registered on the "Meri Fasal Mera Byora" portal or any one of their three authorised representatives will be mandatory. Officials added that gate passes for the farmers will be issued through the e-Kharid mobile app, and uploading of the vehicle photograph along with the vehicle registration number will be mandatory. However, farmers with no number plates w ...Read More >
Shimla: The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Himachal Pradesh govt to procure locally produced farm and allied products, including vegetables, fruits, milk, paneer, meat and trout fish.Under the proposed arrangement, the paramilitary force will directly source produce from farmers, cooperative societies and local producers, creating a steady institutional market for rural communities.Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu discussed the ...Read More >
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