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Assam Takes Flight: MoU Signed for Five New Greenfield Airports

  • February 28, 2026
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The Assam government and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) have inked an MoU to conduct pre-feasibility studies on the potential construction of five new greenfield airports inside the state. Regional air connectivity, tourism, and long-term economic growth are the goals of this effort. In Guwahati, prominent officials from the state administration and AAI came […]

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UP’s Green Energy Diplomacy Shines in Japan, Investors Take Notice

  • February 28, 2026
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On Thursday, the government of Uttar Pradesh and the Yamanashi Prefecture in Japan inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work together on green hydrogen technology. This is a big deal for clean energy cooperation between Japan and India. The agreement, according to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, will pave the way for the implementation of […]

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REC Limited Transfers Umred Transmission SPV to MSETCL: Boosting Maharashtra’s Power Infrastructure

  • February 28, 2026
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After the completion of the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process, REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) has transferred to Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL) the project-specific Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Umred Power Transmission Limited. The intra-state transmission project in Maharashtra was bid on by RECPDCL, a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited […]

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A New Era Begins: PM Modi Inaugurates India’s First Commercial Semiconductor Plant in Gujarat

  • February 28, 2026
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Micron Technology’s semiconductor factory in Sanand, Gujarat, will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a significant milestone in the development of India’s chip manufacturing ecosystem. With an area of five hundred thousand square feet, the Phase-1 cleanroom is one of the biggest in the world. For high-precision semiconductor manufacturing, where even little changes […]

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CGA Tightens Grip on Government Banking with New Digital Dashboard, Manual

  • February 28, 2026
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To better oversee and keep tabs on the performance of banks that deal with government transactions, the CGA has released the Government Bank Manual and the Government Bank Dashboard. According to T.C.A. Kalyani, Controller General of Accounts, the handbook aims to reduce operational risk and enhance accountability by providing a standardised framework covering operational procedures, […]

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UIDAI Brings Aadhaar Centres to Google Maps for Public Convenience

  • February 27, 2026
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In an effort to make Aadhaar services more accessible and convenient for people all around India, Google and the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) have joined together to bring approved centres for the programme to the forefront of Google Maps. Residents will be able to find Aadhaar centres more easily thanks to this initiative, […]

Public Sector Unit News

Paradip Port Green Transformation: ₹797 Crore Green Hydrogen Jetty Approved

  • February 27, 2026
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A specialised jetty with ancillary facilities to process green hydrogen, ammonia, and other liquid cargo at Paradip Port has been authorised by the Indian government’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The project is anticipated to cost 797.17 crore rupees. Paradip Port Authority is supposedly in charge of the project’s implementation on a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) […]

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BPCL Expands Overseas With Wholly Owned Singapore Unit

  • February 27, 2026
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In an effort to fortify its position in international energy markets, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has declared the establishment of a Singaporean, wholly-owned subsidiary. On February 26, 2026, a new legal entity called Bharat Petroleum Global Energy Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. was established. The change has been announced in accordance with the SEBI (Listing […]

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Patna High Court Deals Major Tax Blow to IRCON

  • February 27, 2026
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The stock exchanges have been notified by IRCON International Limited that their writ petition over VAT assessments linked to the Ganga Bridge Project has been rejected by the Hon’ble Patna High Court. The VAT assessment orders for the fiscal years 2010–2011 through 2016–17 are the subject of the ruling, which is dated February 25, 2026. […]

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SEBI Sounds Alarm Over Bogus STT Demands and Market Frauds

  • February 27, 2026
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Investors should be wary of bogus notices requesting payment of Securities Transaction Tax (STT), as the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued a warning on Thursday about con artists utilising its letterhead to deceive the public. According to SEBI, con artists are contacting investors through bogus notices stating that they owe STT dues […]