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India Lifts Temporary Restrictions on Commercial Petrol and Diesel Sales Effective July 1

  • June 30, 2026
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With the temporary limitations on retail sales of petrol and diesel to commercial consumers lifted by the Central Government, businesses, institutions and transport operators across the nation will be able to buy gasoline as usual starting July 1, 2026. The government’s interim regulations put in place earlier this month to protect domestic gasoline supplies have […]

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India to Add 300 GW Power Capacity Next Year Amid Surging Electricity Demand, Says Manohar Lal Khattar

  • June 30, 2026
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In order to keep up with the ever-increasing demand from data centers, electric vehicles (EVs), artificial intelligence (AI), and growing industrial activity, India is preparing to greatly increase its power generation capacity. Next year, the country will have 300 gigawatts (GW) of power generation capacity ready, according to Manohar Lal Khattar, India’s Union Minister for […]

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President Herminie Welcomes PM Modi to Seychelles Ahead of National Day Festivities

  • June 29, 2026
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The long-standing partnership between the two nations will be strengthened during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-day State Visit, which began on Saturday. During his visit, the Prime Minister will be participating as a Guest of Honour at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Seychelles’ National Day. Seychelles President Patrick Herminie personally met Prime Minister Modi and […]

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PM Modi Visits Seychelles Botanical Garden, Highlights India-Seychelles Friendship Through Aldabra Giant Tortoise and Coco de Mer

  • June 29, 2026
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During his three-day State Visit to the Seychelles, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Patrick Herminie paid a visit to the Seychelles National Botanical Garden’s Giant Tortoise Enclosure to commemorate the long-lasting friendship between their countries and the cultural and environmental exchanges that have taken place there. One of the world’s largest and longest-living terrestrial […]

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India and Japan Strengthen Green Energy Ties with Biogas CNG and Methane Plant Expansion

  • June 29, 2026
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A new framework to encourage biogas-powered compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles is about to be established by India and Japan, solidifying their clean energy relationship. This would be a big step towards sustainable mobility and improved energy security. During the forthcoming three-day visit of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to India, the two nations are […]

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India, Seychelles Ink Major Pacts on Trade, Agriculture, Digital Payments and Strategic Ties

  • June 29, 2026
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During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-day State Visit to the Indian Ocean nation of Seychelles, a number of agreements covering trade, digital technology, agriculture, healthcare, maritime cooperation, and sustainable development were signed, further solidifying India and Seychelles’ strategic partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Patrick Herminie of the Seychelles met in Victoria’s State House […]

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PFC-REC Merger Approved, Set to Form India’s Largest ₹11 Lakh Crore Power Financing Entity

  • June 29, 2026
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Following the approval of a Scheme of Merger by the Board of Directors of Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) and REC Limited (REC) in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, a new public sector financing institution focused on power and infrastructure will be established in India. As per the planned plan, REC […]

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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: MEA Warns Pilgrims to Carry Complete Travel Documents

  • June 29, 2026
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Please ensure that you have all the necessary travel documentation before setting out on your journey on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with private tour operators. This is according to a crucial recommendation sent by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for Indian residents. The warning follows reports of multiple Indian pilgrims who got stuck in […]

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India Approves ₹1.64 Lakh Crore Semiconductor Investments, Accelerates AI and Chip Manufacturing Push

  • June 29, 2026
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Twelve semiconductor manufacturing projects, totalling almost Rs 1.64 lakh crore in investment, have been approved by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), marking another significant milestone on the path to becoming a worldwide semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) center. The projects that have been authorised encompass a single unit for semiconductor fabrication, two units for compound […]

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AI-Powered Rural Internal Audit Portal Unveiled to Strengthen Transparency and Accountability

  • June 29, 2026
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While attending the Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan at New Delhi’s Pusa Campus, Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan introduced the portal. The portal, which was created in collaboration between the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and the Ministry of Rural Development, offers a centralised digital platform for managing all aspects of internal audits. The […]