Revisions to India’s oil and gas regulations have resulted in a decrease in the royalty burden on crude oil and casing head condensate produced from offshore deepwater and ultra-deepwater fields. As per the revised framework, deepwater projects will be subject to a royalty of 5% for the initial seven years following the commencement of commercial […]
Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister of Railways, officially off the Aunrihar-Dohrighat passenger train on Monday, fulfilling a long-overdue demand from the districts of Mau and Ghazipur and improving rail connection in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Sadat, Jakhanian, Dullahapur, Mau, Indara, Kopaganj, Ghosi, Amila, and Muradpur are crucial stations that the daily passenger service will stop at […]
C. Joseph Vijay, the freshly sworn-in Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, delivered an emotional and contemplative talk at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium after taking office. Vijay shared a deeply personal experience alongside his vision for government. As he addressed a huge audience, Vijay drew on anecdotes and anecdotes from his early life to make […]
An official statement stated that Manoj Kumar Agarwal, who has been serving as the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal since 1990, was named as the new Chief Secretary of Government of West Bengal on Monday. According to the Governor’s order, Shri Manoj Kumar Agarwal will serve as Chief Secretary of West Bengal until […]
According to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, India has successfully weathered global turmoil thanks to Narendra Modi’s well-calibrated policies and swift execution. Vaishnaw outlined the three main drivers of the country’s transformation—railways, electronics and semiconductors, and artificial intelligence—during his speech at the CII Annual Business Summit 2026. He brought attention to the rail sector’s advancements by […]
With the nationwide implementation of the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, announced by the Centre, rural households will be guaranteed 125 days of paid employment each year beginning on July 1, 2026. Within a certain time limit, the new system guarantees employment to any rural household with adults […]
Bramha Research Foundation (BRF), with the support of the Indian Navy, hosted a high-level day-long conclave on ‘Atmanirbharta in Defence – Opportunities for MSMEs’ at Taj Lands End, Mumbai, bringing together some of the nation’s most distinguished military leaders, policymakers, defence strategists, global OEMs and industry stalwarts to deliberate on India’s rapidly evolving indigenous defence […]
Kigali, Rwanda, will host the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA 2026) from May 18–21. Rwanda has extended an invitation to India to attend the summit. Union Minister Jitendra Singh received the invitation personally from Rwanda’s high commissioner to India, Jacqueline Mukangira. The minister, who is unable to attend the summit in person, has […]
In response to the ongoing global energy price spike caused by the situation in the Middle East, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged his countrymen to work from home more, reduce their gold purchases, and cut back on international travel. The prime minister said that India’s gasoline consumption would be cut and foreign currency […]
MBDA has signed an agreement with the Indian Air Force for the development of a local capability for the Maintenance, Repair and Mid-Life Overhaul (MRO) of MICA missiles. The MRO facility will be set up, operated and maintained by the Indian Air Force, with MBDA supplying the industrial machinery and tools required, data packages, as […]
