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Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): A sharp surge in coal demand has been reported across hill regions, particularly in Shimla, as eateries grapple with an acute shortage of LPG cylinders amid global fuel disruptions linked to the ongoing Israel-Iran crisis. The fuel crunch has begun to significantly impact the food-service sector, with small restaurants and roadside dhabas increasingly shifting to coal-based cooking as LPG supplies become erratic and delayed. Also Read | Delhi S ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): A sharp surge in coal demand has been reported across hill regions, particularly in Shimla, as eateries grapple with an acute shortage of LPG cylinders amid global fuel disruptions linked to the ongoing Israel-Iran crisis. The fuel crunch has begun to significantly impact the food-service sector, with small restaurants and roadside dhabas increasingly shifting to coal-based cooking as LPG supplies become erratic and delayed. Local workers say t ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: The South-Central Railway is nearing completion of the third line spanning nearly 700 km on the vital Gudur-Vijayawada-Kazipet-Balharshah corridor. With work progressing for a few more stretches, this line would ensure seamless movement of trains across regions, significantly easing congestion and improving journey time for both passenger and freight services. The remaining works are confined to small stretches between Peddavadlapudi-Krishna Canal (7km), Dornakal-Mahabubabad (20km) ...Read More >
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday (April 3, 2026) wooed textile industry to invest in the State by assuring best infrastructure, land, power, water, incentives and government support aimed at fastest execution of the projects. "I have policies that can match the best globally. Most importantly, we have the best human resources. If you have a vision, we are your perfect partner for global success," he said at the 13th Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON 2026) in Hyderabad. Asser ...Read More >
MUMBAI: In India's broadcast economy, free is turning out to be the most valuable play. Prasar Bharati's flagship DTH platform, DD Free Dish, has emerged as the backbone of its commercial engine, contributing Rs 1,285 crore in FY24 making it the single largest source of internal revenue. The numbers tell a story of quiet transformation. Out of Rs 1,911.6 crore reported under income from sales and services, DD Free Dish alone accounts for a dominant share, underlining its growing importance in a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Russia's First Deputy Chairman Denis Manturov reaffirmed that Russian companies have the capacity to steadily increase supplies of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the Indian market amid the energy crisis due to the conflict in West Asia, underlining deepening energy cooperation between the two countries during his official visit to the country. According to a statement issued by the Russian Embassy in India on Telegram on Thursday, Manturov highlighted t ...Read More >
Bengaluru : Real Estate developer Concorde, has announced the appointment of Santhosh Mundkur Kudva as the Head of its Design function. He will be responsible for all architectural and design-related matters. With over 21 years of extensive experience in architecture and design, Santhosh brings strong expertise across commercial and residential projects and will provide strategic leadership to deliver innovative, high quality design solutions that are aligned with evolving market trends and clie ...Read More >
The automotive business accounts for 40% of the company's revenue, and it is now sharpening its focus on lightweighting and NVH solutions, aligning with India's shift to electric mobility Germany-based Freudenberg Group's Indian arm is sharpening its focus on the electric mobility transition, with strategic emphasis on lightweighting and advanced noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) solutions. This move aligns with the Indian auto industry's transition towards new energy vehicles (NEVs). Freud ...Read More >
PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1: Hinduja Renewables Energy Private Limited (HREPL), part of the Hinduja Group, today announced a long-term solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with LG Electronics India (LGE India) to supply solar energy to one of its manufacturing operations, supporting the company's transition towards sustainable manufacturing. - Signed a 9.80 MWp solar PPA to supply clean energy to LGE India's Pune plant - Project to generate 1.61 crore units clean energy a ...Read More >
Vijayawada: The Vijayawada and Guntur divisions of South Central Railway (SCR) recorded strong performance in 2025-26, achieving record revenues, improved punctuality and major gains in infrastructure and passenger amenities. Divisional railway manager Mohit Sonakiya said the Vijayawada Division registered its highest-ever freight loading of 40.631 million tonnes and record gross revenue of ₹5,907.20 crore, including ₹1,523.90 crore from passenger earnings. The division handled 74.19 million pa ...Read More >
MUMBAI, India, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hinduja Renewables Energy Private Limited (HREPL), part of the Hinduja Group, today announced a long-term solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with LG Electronics India (LGE India) to supply solar energy to one of its manufacturing operations, supporting the company's transition towards sustainable manufacturing. Under the agreement, HREPL has signed a 9.80 MWp solar PPA to supply clean energy to LGE India's Pune manufacturing facility. The project w ...Read More >
New Delhi: About 73 per cent of wells monitored across the country recorded a rise in groundwater levels in the 2025 post-monsoon period compared to the decadal mean between 2015-2024, the government told the Lok Sabha on Thursday. In a written reply to a question, Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil said annual assessment of dynamic groundwater resources, being conducted since 2022 by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) in coordination with the state governments, shows that total groundwater ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) About 73 per cent of wells monitored across the country recorded a rise in groundwater levels in the 2025 post-monsoon period compared to the decadal mean between 2015-2024, the government told the Lok Sabha on Thursday. In a written reply to a question, Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil said annual assessment of dynamic groundwater resources, being conducted since 2022 by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) in coordination with the state governments, shows that total ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: In a significant push to elevate visitor experience, Jammu and Kashmir would adopt a Rajasthan-style behavioural training model for tourism stakeholders to improve the conduct and professionalism of tourism stakeholders across the Union Territory to give better experience to the tourists. "The visitor experience, behaviour of service providers and hospitality standards are essential for the growth and sustainability of a successful tourism economy. Harassment, overcharging or unprofes ...Read More >
New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a notice stating that the process for the submission of the data to the QS World Rankings 2027 has officially been initiated. The Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, has requested the higher education institutions in the country to submit the necessary information, such as the sustainability information, to the QS Hub Portal qs-hub2.qs.com by April 12, 2026, to ensure proper representation in the rankings. The notic ...Read More >
Mumbai : As India continues to grapple with gaps in access to timely and affordable pediatric cardiac care, the Kasauli Rhythm & Blues Festival (KRBF) returns on 3rd and 4th April at Baikunth Resort, Kasauli. Organised by Genesis Foundation, the festival marks its 10th edition while also celebrating 25 years of the Foundation's sustained efforts in supporting life-saving treatment for critically ill, underprivileged children suffering from Congenital Heart Defects (CHD). Since its inception in 2 ...Read More >
Mumbai : Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company, and one of India's leading oil and gas companies, announced today that Shri Subhankar Sen, Director (Marketing), has taken over the additional charge of Director (Human Resources) of the company. Shri Subhankar Sen is a graduate of the University of Calcutta and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Executive Management from S. P. Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai. With over three decades of rich and di ...Read More >
Synopsis: CleanMax has expanded its partnership with STT GDC India to over 130 MW, adding 21 MWp of solar capacity to power AI-ready data centers in Chennai Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Limited has announced a significant expansion of its renewable energy partnership with STT GDC India, adding 21 MWp of solar capacity to support AI-ready data centres. This latest agreement, executed through fresh Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), pushes the total collaboration capacity beyond 130 MW. The ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Goods and services tax (GST) collections rose 8.8% in March to cross the Rs 2 lakh crore mark for the first time since rates were lowered in Sept.Latest data showed that collections from domestic sources, based on transactions in Feb, went up nearly 6% to Rs 1,46,202 crore. The kitty based on imports expanded nearly 18% to Rs 53,861 crore, pointing to the impact of higher gold and silver imports, amid hardening of global oil prices towards the end of Feb when tension in West Asia was ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Renewable energy firm CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Limited and STT GDC India have expanded their strategic partnership, scaling their renewable energy collaboration beyond 130 MW to support India's growing AI-driven digital infrastructure. As part of the latest agreement, the companies have added 21 MWp of solar capacity, strengthening CleanMax's existing wind-solar hybrid energy supply to STT GDC India's data centres in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The expansion will enable reliable, ro ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 01: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday informed the Legislative Assembly that the Gulmarg Development Authority is actively strengthening sanitation and waste management infrastructure in the area. He said that a 2 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) project, costing Rs 46.50 crore, has been approved, and its execution is proposed to commence in the financial year 2026-27. Replying to a question raised by MLA Kreeri-Wagoora, the Chief Minister stated that a Detailed Project Repor ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today informed the Legislative Assembly that the Gulmarg Development Authority is actively strengthening sanitation and waste management infrastructure in the area. He said that a 2 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) project, costing Rs 46.50 crore, has been approved and its execution is proposed to commence in the financial year 2026-27. Replying to a question raised by MLA Kreeri-Wagoora, the Chief Minister stated that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) f ...Read More >
India's gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose to a 10-month high of INR 2 lakh crore in March, up 8.8 per cent from a year-ago, the third highest monthly collection in the 2025-26 fiscal, buoyed by mop-ups from imports as well as domestic sales and purchases, according to official data. Gross domestic revenues rose 5.9 per cent to over INR 1.46 lakh crore, while those from imports grew 17.8 per cent to INR 53,861 crore during the month. The gross GST mop-up was INR 1.83 lakh cror ...Read More >
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reaffirmed the government's commitment to phased regularisation of daily-wage workers, announced a Rajasthan-style behavioural training model to improve the tourism experience in Jammu and Kashmir, and informed the Assembly that 578 illegal constructions had been identified in tourist destinations over the past three years. Replying to a private member's bill moved by CPI(M) MLA Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami seeking regularisation of casual and other ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a step towards tackling river pollution and strengthening water conservation, the Maharashtra government has approved the formation of the Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on wednesday. CM Fadnavis to Head Apex Body for River Conservation The newly proposed authority will function as the state's apex body for both regulatory and developmental activities related to river conservatio ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Adani Green has delivered one of the fastest renewable expansions globally, underscoring India's growing footprint in large-scale clean energy deployment. AGEL added 5,051 megawatts of renewable energy capacity during FY26, marking the highest annual greenfield expansion globally outside China. This pushed its total operational portfolio to 19.3 gigawatts, reinforcing its leadership position in India's renewable energy sector and signaling rapid execution capability at scale. The ca ...Read More >
New Delhi - Rotary is recognizing six of its members and program participants age 30 and under as Rotary People of Action: 'Champions of Tomorrow' for their leadership in advancing impactful, youth‑centered initiatives that are helping to create the foundations for brighter futures, today. Among them, Vansh Saini from New Delhi, India has been named one of the six global recipients for 2026, honored for his work in expanding a learning and development program for underprivileged students in Indi ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has criticised the Odisha government for serious lapses in revenue realisation and financial management, leading to non-remittance of over Rs 5,000 crore. According to its latest State Finances Audit Report for 2024-25, which was tabled in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, 27 profit-making State PSUs failed to remit dividends totalling Rs 5,146.76 crore, in clear violation of the state's dividend policy. The Finance Department did not even r ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) added 5,051 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy capacity in the financial year 2025-26. This milestone represents the highest greenfield annual capacity expansion globally by any company, excluding China, as per an Adani media release. The addition has increased the company's total operational portfolio to 19.3 gigawatts (GW), reinforcing its market position in India's renewable sector. The capacity added during the fiscal year ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), India's largest pure-play renewable energy company, added 5 GW+ (5,051 MW) of renewable energy capacity in the financial year 2025-26, taking its total operational portfolio to 19.3 gigawatts (GW). It is the highest greenfield annual capacity expansion globally by any company, excluding China. The new capacity addition includes 3.4 GW (3,409 MW) of solar, 0.7 GW (686 MW) of wind and 1 GW (956 MW) of wind-solar hybrid capacity. It is expected to offs ...Read More >
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