On Thursday, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a state-owned defence major, clarified the status of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A delivery to the Indian Air Force (IAF), saying that five aircraft are completely prepared for delivery. The ready aircraft conform to the customer-agreed-upon standards and include important contracted capabilities, according to a press release that […]
At the United Nations Commission for Social Development, Minister Savitri Thakur emphasised that social justice is fundamental to the Viksit Bharat objectives of India. Following in the footsteps of the Doha and Copenhagen declarations, Thakur placed an emphasis on development that is both rights-based and inclusive. With the motto “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas”, India’s governing […]
According to the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Discovery and Research, India is ramping up its rare earth mineral discovery and mining efforts. With an estimated 13.15 million tonnes of monazite and 7.23 million tonnes of in-situ rare earth oxide resources, India possesses 136 beach sand mineral deposits as of January 28, 2026. The states of […]
The company informed stock exchanges on 3 February that NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NLC India Limited, had received a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) to establish a 600 MW solar power project with 300 MW/1900 MWh energy storage systems (ESS). Included […]
From February 1-2, 2026, NTPC Bongaigaon and the Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club successfully organised a two-day Anand Mela with the theme “Junaki Mon”, honouring Assam’s musical legacy. Inaugurated by Arindam Sinha and attended by many dignitaries, the event promoted local culture and entrepreneurship. Traditional foods, handicrafts, and eco-friendly goods were on display at more than […]
To support the “sunrise sectors” vital to India’s economic growth, the State Bank of India (SBI) established the “CHAKRA” Centre of Excellence. Energy from renewable sources, advanced cell chemistry, electric mobility, green hydrogen, semiconductors, smart infrastructure, data centres, and decarbonisation will be the eight main areas of emphasis at the centre. More than Rs 100 […]
On the night between January 31 and February 1, 2026, the 2000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydro-Electric (HE) Project, which spans Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, was successfully completed by NHPC Limited, a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. The energy transition, grid stability, and energy security of India have all been greatly […]
A small rise from ₹ 1,01,580 crores in the previous fiscal year, GAIL (India) Ltd reported a revenue from operations of ₹ 1,03,899 crores for the nine months ended December 2025. Nevertheless, due to unusual revenue from an arbitration settlement in FY 2024-25, Profit before Tax (PBT) dropped to 7,387 crores from 12,123 crores and […]
In Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Growth Fund with a budget of Rs 10,000 crore. The fund’s purpose is to help SMEs become more competitive and resilient. To further support micro-enterprises, the Self-Reliant India Fund would receive an additional Rs 2,000 crore. The government has established the […]
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman approved a 15% rise in the defence budget for 2026-27, giving Rs 7.8 lakh crore, up from Rs 6.81 lakh crore. The military hardware portion of the capital expenditure is Rs 2.19 lakh crore, a 21.8% increase over the previous year. This budget represents a deliberate change towards modernisation, emphasising indigenous […]
