In a new tariff policy, US President Donald Trump has announced a two-year grace period for foreign pharmaceutical companies to set up shop in the US before imposing steep import duties on generic medicines.Imports of generic drugs will be exempt from tariffs for two years beginning August 1, 2026, as per the policy. Trump announced […]
Renewed focus on India’s geopolitical and commercial involvement with Central Asia was brought about by the launch in New Delhi of the book “The Trade Game: Engaging with Central Asia” written by top bureaucrat Dr. Amiya Chandra (ITS). At the occasion, notable academics, diplomats, and politicians debated the region’s increasing geopolitical and commercial importance. Nehru […]
By funding the construction of artificial canopy bridges across the Nadangiri-Baxamara-Amguri-Nayekgaon-Chakrashilla Forest Complex in Kokrajhar district, Assam, NTPC Bongaigaon has demonstrated its dedication to environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation. This innovative conservation initiative aims to safeguard the endangered Golden Langur (Trachypithecus geei). The ₹10 lakh in funding for the project came from NTPC’s Sustainable Development […]
Bharat Forge Limited, through its Aerospace Division, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FLYING WHALES, a French-Canadian global pioneer in heavy-lift airship technology, to jointly develop, manufacture and field, advanced airships for India’s defence and strategic operational requirements. The MoU was signed by Guru BISWAL, CEO Aerospace, Bharat Forge Limited, and Mr. Sébastien […]
For nearly three decades, India’s carbonated beverage market has run like a settled duopoly. Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, backed by global scale and deep-pocketed local bottlers, controlled roughly 80-85% of a 2.4-billion-case market, leaving little room for challengers. Then Reliance Industries picked up a forgotten 1980s brand for a mere ₹22 crore and, within a few […]
Government data submitted to Parliament shows that India’s renewable energy capacity has increased by a factor of four in the last decade, and will reach 288.58 GW by June 30, 2026. India is rapidly shifting to more environmentally friendly energy sources, and this phenomenal growth is a reflection of that.The country’s greatest renewable energy source, […]
On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the Annual Report on Mine Closure (AAROH) will be released by the Ministry of Coal. This report will detail India’s efforts in scientific mine closure, ecological restoration, and sustainable land use following mining. In addition to the opening of Coal NEER Plants set up by Coal India Limited (CIL), the […]
During the afternoon of Monday, Chief Minister N Rangasamy of Puducherry took a significant step. At Lok Nivas, he met with Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan. Rangasamy presented a list during this meeting. The titles of the ministers’ respective departments are listed here. For weeks, these ministers were not tasked with any work. The local government […]
The Indian government has informed Parliament that the number of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations has increased substantially to 52,718 throughout the nation. The announcement shows that the government is still committed to helping the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem expand and speed up electric mobility.The Lok Sabha’s Minister of State for Heavy Industries responded […]
As of March 31, 2026, the government reported to the Lok Sabha that the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes had attracted actual investments exceeding Rs 2.40 lakh crore, created more than 14.15 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities, and facilitated exports worth Rs 15.2 lakh crore across 14 key manufacturing sectors. The PLI program, which […]
