An impressive feat for the Indian banking industry has been achieved by Bank of Maharashtra, which has been named the ‘Best Public Sector Bank at the National Level for 2025’ by the State Forum of Bankers Club Kerala. Senapathy Kris Gopalakrishnan, Co-Founder, former MD, CEO, and Vice Chairman of Infosys, as well as a Padma […]
To enhance rural local governance in five states — Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Maharashtra — the federal government disbursed approximately ₹1,789 crore on Tuesday as part of the 15th Finance Commission Grants. In order to bolster grassroots governance and address location-specific development requirements, the funds will be released during FY 2025-26. This includes […]
To facilitate easy digital payments for Indian tourists and bolster Sri Lanka’s digital economy, NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the foreign arm of the National Payments Corporation of India, announced that it is enhancing the acceptance of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) throughout the island nation. Users in India can now scan local QR codes with […]
In the wake of Shivalik’s arrival at Mundra Port the previous day, the Indian-flagged LPG tanker Nanda Devi made her way to India’s west coast on Tuesday, arriving at Vadinar Port at approximately 11:25 a.m., according to officials. Both ships made it to India with vital LPG supplies after passing through the strategically important Strait […]
A senior government official announced on Tuesday that about 3 lakh metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is now stuck at the Strait of Hormuz due to movement limitations imposed on several vessels due to heightened regional tensions. Six ships, each delivering around 45,000 metric tonnes of petroleum, are presently stranded in the key […]
On Tuesday, India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the country’s cooking gas supply is being maintained stable by supplying families with the entire 25% increase in domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) output. While addressing the Rajya Sabha, Sitharaman brought attention to the fact that over 65% of India’s LPG needs are fulfilled through imports, […]
Abhijit Bhattacharya, an employee of India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), was named Global Winner at the 2025 International Olympic Committee (IOC) Gender Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Champions Award, further demonstrating the company’s commitment to uplifting the country beyond its energy sector. Inspiring social development and inclusion via athletics, Bhattacharya has had a significant […]
The Haldia Bulk Terminal (HBT), built by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), was opened today by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, marking a significant achievement for the maritime infrastructure of eastern India. Featuring direct rail access for efficient cargo movement along the Hooghly River, the terminal is expected to handle 4 million […]
A major push for infrastructure, connectivity, and economic growth in Northeast India was marked at Silchar, Assam, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and lay the foundation stone for numerous development projects worth ₹23,550 crore. Silchar is located in the Barak Valley region. The Prime Minister, speaking to a massive audience, emphasised the importance of […]
On Monday, a large demonstration outside the corporate gate of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) caused tensions to escalate at the NTPC Singrauli Power Plant, where contractual workers were involved in the Stage‑III expansion project. Outrage and a work stoppage were sparked by workers’ claims that they are compelled to work 12-hour shifts but only […]
