In order to further collaboration in skill development, vocational education, and workforce mobility, India and Finland conducted a high-level conference on Thursday. Finnish Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen and Indian Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary met for the talks. The conversations, according to the Ministry of Skill Development […]
In line with the modernisation objective of Indian Railways, RITES Ltd., a prominent transport infrastructure consultant, is advancing the redevelopment of Kollam Railway Station under the Southern Railway. The recently built Multi-Level Car Parking (MLCP) facility, which cost ₹28.75 crore, is now operational as part of the project. There is space for 228 two-wheelers and […]
On Thursday, GAIL (India) Limited announced that its long-term LNG allocation with Petronet LNG Limited (PLL) has been erased. This decision was made in response to a force majeure notice, which is associated with potential closure of the Ras Laffan liquefaction facility in Qatar and restrictions on maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Citing […]
On Thursday, Amit Shah, India’s Union Home Minister, presented the mascots “Pragati” and “Vikas” and soft-launched four digital platforms in New Delhi in preparation for the upcoming Census-2027. This would be the first completely digital population count in India. With over 30 lakh enumerators and officials deployed worldwide, Census-2027 will be performed in two phases […]
The environmental cooperation Memorandum of Understanding between India and Finland was renewed on Thursday, strengthening the bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the areas of pollution control, climate action, and sustainable resource management. The Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and his Finnish counterpart, Sari Multala, formally renewed the 2020 pact in the nation’s capital, […]
Honeywell today announced its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Battery Manufacturing Excellence Platform (Battery MXP) is being integrated into the Alabama Mobility and Power (AMP) Center’s battery research lab at the University of Alabama. The battery manufacturing automation platform is designed to optimize operations by improving cell yields and expediting facility startups for battery manufacturers at any […]
After Iran’s announcement that it would be closing the strategically essential Strait of Hormuz, a world-renowned oil transit route, global oil markets were rocked by new uncertainty. The Iranian government has announced that the little canal, which carries about 20% of the world’s oil every day, is now closed. Iranian state media issued a strong […]
Held at the Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai, REC Limited—a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power—won two national accolades at the National Leadership Summit & Awards 2026. With his leadership from May 2024 to January 2026, Harsh Baweja was recognised as “India’s Most Influential CFO 2026”. He was formerly the director (finance) and CFO. […]
In celebration of the 55th annual National Safety Day, NTPC Bongaigaon launched a number of programmes to raise awareness about the importance of safety and encourage strict adherence to operational protocols in all areas of the company. Project Head Arnab Maitra, who stressed the need for strictly adhering to safety standards in plant operations, unfurled […]
Despite disruptions in flows through the Strait of Hormuz, India’s crude oil, LPG, and LNG supplies are generally secure, according to government sources. The country has roughly 25 days’ worth of crude and petroleum product reserves, including shipments in transit. Nearly half of the country’s crude oil imports originate in the Middle East, and the […]
