May 2026 saw a dramatic increase in national fuel consumption, driven by transportation, agriculture, and freight demand during the high summer season. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) ensured that fuel and LPG supplies were uninterrupted throughout India. Company data shows that diesel demand surged by 8% in May, while sales of petrol climbed by 3.4% […]
Pattathil Sujith’s appointment as Executive Director (Projects) at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) bolsters the company’s executive team and positions it to drive expansion, modernisation, and energy transition projects. Sujith was an integral part of the company’s business strategy, strategic initiatives, and growth plans for the long term in his previous job as Group […]
After six years, the Prime Minister’s Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) plan has become an important program for helping small businesses and street vendors in India become economically independent. Among others who have benefited from the program are Vishnu Shankar Bhardwaj of Sarnath, Varanasi, and Babita of Ghaziabad, who both used the loans to […]
On Monday, June 1, 2026, Foxconn, Radiall and Thales laid the foundation stone for their future joint venture at Le Barp (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) as part of the Choose France 2026 Summit, in the presence of the French Minister Delegate to the Minister of Industry, Mr. Sébastien Martin, the President of S Business Group for Hon Hai […]
India’s agriculture sector, which supports nearly half of the country’s workforce and contributes significantly to the economy, is undergoing a remarkable transformation. While challenges such as rising input costs, climate change, water scarcity, and fluctuating energy prices continue to impact farmers, renewable energy is emerging as a powerful solution. From solar-powered irrigation systems to bioenergy […]
A long wait is over for engineering hopefuls all over India as the results of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026 have been announced by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee. Arohi Deshpande placed first among female candidates, while Shubham Kumar of the IIT Delhi zone came out on top overall. With a […]
A study by Yale E360, referenced by Grist, suggests that other developing nations aiming for quick development without adding to their carbon footprints should learn from India’s incredible solar energy transformation. The white salt deserts of Gujarat’s Rann of Kutch are quickly becoming one of the largest renewable energy hubs in the world thanks to […]
With the worldwide launch of paid membership options for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, Meta is diversifying its revenue streams beyond its original ad-driven strategy. Paid users gain access to premium features and extensive customisation tools. Although the firm has not yet revealed pricing details for India, they have offered Instagram and Facebook Plus at $3.99/month […]
Anthropic, an AI startup based in the US, has raised $65 billion in a Series H investment round, putting it ahead of OpenAI in the AI valuation race and increasing its post-money valuation to $965 billion. Capital Group, Coatue, D1 Capital Partners, GIC, ICONIQ, and XN served as co-leaders with Altimeter Capital, Dragoneer, Greenoaks, and […]
The first official visit to India by President U Min Aung Hlaing since taking office will be a five-day trip that begins on Saturday, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Starting in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, the visit would showcase the cultural and civilisational ties between the two nations, as extended by Prime Minister […]
