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New Delhi: Bengaluru has been ranked among the world's top ten most densely populated cities, according to a new UN report, World Urbanisation Prospects 2025: Summary of Results. The report highlights a dramatic rise in megacities (urban areas with 10 million or more residents). Their number has jumped from just eight in 1975 to 33 in 2025, with Asia accounting for 19 of them. By 2050, the tally is expected to reach 37, with cities such as Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Dar es Salaam (United Republic ...Read More >
PNNMumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 17: Tejas Cargo India Limited (NSE - TEJASCARGO), one of the leading logistics service providers with a strong national footprint, has announced its Unaudited Financial Results for H1 FY26.H1 FY26 Consolidated Key Financial HighlightsTotal Income of ₹ 306.00 Cr, YoY growth of 19.96%EBITDA of ₹ 47.78 Cr, YoY growth of 4.87%EBITDA Margin (%) of 15.61%, YoY decline of 225 BPSNet Profit of ₹ 12.60 Cr, YoY growth of 44.11%Net Profit Margin (%) of 4.12%, ...Read More >
Mumbai, Nov 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Eighty-five per cent of Indian businesses - the highest among surveyed markets - see Saudi Arabia as a more attractive destination for trade and investment amidst global uncertainties, a report showed on Thursday. Moreover, 78 per cent of Indian businesses are planning to increase investments in Saudi Arabia in the next six months - representing the highest level of commitment among any market outside the Middle East, according to an HSBC report. Indian business ...Read More >
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said that the people of North East are vibrant, industrious, and full of potential adding that they deserve greater opportunities to realise their abilities. Birla inaugurated the 22nd conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Zone III in Nagaland's capital Kohima. Speaking at the 22nd conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Zone III in Nagaland's capital Kohima, Birla lauded the CPA Zone III comprising of Nagalan ...Read More >
Kohima, Nov 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday made a strong appeal to all political parties to uphold the dignity of legislative institutions by ensuring their smooth and orderly functioning. He emphasised that democracy provides ample opportunities to raise issues, express concerns, and engage in debates through peaceful, well-organised, and informed discussions. Addressing the 22nd Annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), India Region, Zone -III, Conference ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) India and the European Union (EU) had a week-long discussion as part of the ongoing effort for a comprehensive and balanced trade agreement, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Friday. A team of negotiators from the EU visited India to have a comprehensive discussion on the proposed free-trade agreement (FTA). "A senior team of negotiators from the European Union (EU) visited New Delhi from November 3 to 7, 2025, for negotiations with Indian counterp ...Read More >
Guwahati: Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs,Nirmala Sitharaman said that under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment Scheme, the Central Government provides interest-free loans to States for a period of 50 years and Assam has performed effectively in utilizing these funds in a planned and productive manner. Sitharaman, inaugurated two landmark infrastructure projects in Guwahati this evening -- the Gateway of Guwahati Terminal and Jetty and the Brahmaputra Riverf ...Read More >
Leh, Nov 7 (PTI) Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Friday reaffirmed his administration's commitment to building a self-reliant and economically empowered Union Territory, where every citizen has access to opportunities for growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship. He said the vision of 'Atmanirbhar' Ladakh can only be achieved through inclusive development, where women, youth, artisans, and marginalised sections are active partners in progress. "Economic empowerment is the key to self-reli ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 7 (ANI): India and the European Union (EU) made significant progress in the ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations during a week-long round of discussions held in the national capital, according to an official release on Friday. According to a release issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the negotiations took place from November 3 to November 7, with a senior EU negotiating team visiting India to engage with their Indian counterparts in advancing ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) India and the European Union (EU) had a week-long discussion as part of the ongoing effort for a comprehensive and balanced trade agreement, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Friday. A team of negotiators from the EU visited India to have a comprehensive discussion on the proposed free-trade agreement (FTA). "A senior team of negotiators from the European Union (EU) visited New Delhi from November 3 to 7, 2025, for negotiations with Indian counterp ...Read More >
ABU DHABI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 30th Oct, 2025) Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) announced today the divestment of its 100 percent stake in TAQA Neyveli Power Company Private Limited (TAQA Neyveli) to MEIL Energy Private Limited, an affiliate of Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL), an India-headquartered, large diversified conglomerate with strong business interests in infrastructure, energy and hi-tech manufacturing for a sale consideration of INR ...Read More >
MUMBAI: While prime minister Narendra Modi stressed that it was the right time for investors to put money in India's maritime sector, the chief economic advisor (CEA) to the government of India V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday said that the country's GDP growth in FY 2025-26 would surpass the estimation of 6.3% and would be around 7%. Both were speaking at functions during India Maritime Week, being held from October 27 to 31 in Mumbai. The maritime week also saw a few key memorandums of unders ...Read More >
India and the European Union are advancing free trade agreement negotiations. Key tariff issues are seeing good progress. An EU delegation will visit New Delhi soon to finalize technical tariff discussions. Both sides aim for a robust and balanced agreement. This pact is expected to bring the economies closer and foster mutual benefits. Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal Tuesday said his talks with the EU have "significantly reduced our outstanding issues" and laid the foundation for a ...Read More >
Mumbai: India's maritime sector forms the backbone of its economy, with over 95 per cent of the nation's trade by volume moving through the sea, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Tuesday, adding that under the Net Zero by 2070 commitment, India aims to reduce carbon emissions per tonne of cargo by 30 per cent by 2030 and 70 per cent by 2047, making the sector a key driver of climate action. Addressing the 'India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025' here, Sonowal highlighted India's unwavering focu ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 28 (ANI): Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), India's largest and fastest-growing pure-play renewable energy (RE) company, has announced financial results for the period ending September 30, 2025, showcasing remarkable growth and operational excellence. According to the company, strong revenue, EBITDA, and cash profit growth are primarily driven by robust greenfield capacity additions of 5.5 GW, deployment of advanced renewable energy (RE) technologies, strong pl ...Read More >
Shares of SAR Televenture surged more than 7% on Monday, extending their multibagger run, after the company announced plans to acquire 100% stakes in Blue Lotus Support Services Pvt Ltd and Whitefield Communications Pvt Ltd for a total consideration of ₹800 crore. The move marks a significant expansion step for the NSE SME-listed telecom infrastructure company, whose stock has soared nearly 240% since its market debut in November 2023. In an exchange filing, SAR Televenture said the acquisiti ...Read More >
Indian Navy's Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue Strengthens Maritime Cooperation And Strategic Connectivity Across Oceans: Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan (L)Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue, launched by Indian Navy in 2018, serves as a key platform for regional cooperation and maritime understanding. Conceived as a 'listening forum', it explores all dimensions of security. New Delhi: When the Indian Navy first launched the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) in 2018, the term Indo-Pacific had alread ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Monday took the Maharashtra govt to task for its poor execution and maintenance of compensatory afforestation sites as it had persuaded the court to permit several Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) projects and grant in principle approval to tunnelled Goregaon-Mulund road link as part of East-West Connectivity project. Finding that only 50% of the 20,460 trees planted under the compensatory afforestation plan for Mumbai Metro projects have survived, a bench of CJ ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that due to the reforms undertaken by the Modi government in the maritime sector, India is emerging as a powerhouse in the maritime field globally. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maritime vision is based on these three pillars -- security, stability, and self-reliance," he stated in his inaugural address at the India Maritime Week conference cum exhibition. "India is playing the role of a bridge between the Indo-Paci ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, will visit Brussels, Belgium, on 27-28 October 2025, to hold high-level discussions with Maros Sefcovic, Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for Trade of the European Union, the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry informed. The visit comes at a crucial stage in the ongoing India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, as both sides intensify efforts to conclude a comprehensive, bal ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 26: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Brussels on October 27-28 to advance India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, meeting EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic. The visit aims to provide political impetus and strategic guidance as both sides work to conclude a comprehensive trade pact by December. Talks will focus on market access, non-tariff measures, regulatory cooperation, and areas needing convergence. This follows the 14th round of negotiations and prior d ...Read More >
Dehradun, Oct 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) The relentless efforts of the Pushkar Singh Dhami-led BJP government to promote tourism and pilgrimage in Uttarakhand are coming to fruition, with more than 23 crore tourists arriving in the hill state during the last three years, government officials said, quoting the data released by the Tourism department. This fresh surge in tourism has not only supported the livelihood of homestay, hotel, dhaba operators, women self-help groups as well as businessmen emplo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, will visit Brussels, Belgium, on 27-28 October 2025, to hold high-level discussions with Maros Sefcovic, Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for Trade of the European Union, the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry informed. The visit comes at a crucial stage in the ongoing India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, as both sides intensify efforts to conclude a comprehensive, bal ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India and the ASEAN grouping on Sunday renewed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in maritime security and trade, with both sides describing the partnership as vital for regional stability and sustainable growth in the Indo-Pacific. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, chairing the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit in Kuala Lumpur, called the dialogue partnership "a force for stability and mutual prosperity." He highlighted "some real progress" in reviewing the ASEAN-India Trade ...Read More >
India and the EU will discuss key areas of the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) including market access, non-tariff measures and regulatory cooperation, during commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal's visit to Brussels on October 27-28. Goyal will hold high-level discussions with Maroš Šefčovič, Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for Trade of the EU. "The visit will also serve to review progress achieved so far and to identify areas requiring further convergence," the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, will visit Brussels, Belgium, on October 27-28 to hold high-level discussions with Maros Sefcovic, Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for Trade of the European Union. The Minister's visit comes at a crucial stage in the ongoing India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, as both sides intensify efforts to conclude a comprehensive, balanced, and mutually beneficial trade agreement at ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 26 (ANI): Responding to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who recently defended Bengaluru's tunnel project and called Surya "an empty vessel", BJP MP Tejasvi Surya said on Saturday that Bengaluru's future cannot be shaped by political ego clashes but by a shared vision for sustainable development. Surya said that his opposition is rooted in concern for the city's long-term well-being. "Our opposition to the tunnel road is not just restricted t ...Read More >
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Inaugurates Sharda Corridor Project's First Phase in Tanakpur Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the first phase of the Sharda Corridor Project in Tanakpur, aimed at enhancing cultural heritage and economic opportunities. The project includes redevelopment of Sharda Ghat with environmentally friendly facilities. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the initial phase of the Sharda Corridor Project in Tanakpur, Cham ...Read More >
Union Minister Manohar Lal highlighted the UN's pivotal role in global peace and development at the 80th United Nations Day. He advocated for UN Security Council reforms and emphasized India's commitment to international cooperation through initiatives like the India-UN Development Partnership Fund, aiming to represent the Global South's interests. Union Minister Manohar Lal, overseeing Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, took center stage as the Chief Guest during the 80th anniversary celebrati ...Read More >
Speaking at the 80th UN anniversary celebrations, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India's commitment to the United Nations and emphasised the importance of global cooperation as the world faces challenging times. "I take it as a statement of our collective attachment to the United Nations on this important anniversary at a time when the world is perhaps passing through some more difficult circumstances," Jaishankar said. "It is truly a great pleasure to be with you here on t ...Read More >
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