Facing protests from CJP and impending local polls, Rajasthan government unveils ₹12,500-crore school overhaul planRajasthan's government has unveiled a significant ₹12,500-crore plan for school infrastructure upgrades. This three-year initiative aims to...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Capital, technology and scale: The business blueprint for India’s critical-care futureCPR co-founders Dr Satya Garimella and Krishna Kottapalli discuss the business challenges of scaling critical-care infrastructure, from cap...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Stocks in news: Reliance Industries, Bank of Baroda, Power Grid, NATCO Pharma and JSW InfraIndian equity markets closed largely unchanged on Friday, August 21, after a volatile trading session. Several companies, including Relianc...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Compute capacity is foundational infra of the AI era, says Preeti Lobana, vice-president and country manager at Google IndiaGoogle's $15 billion investment will build a 1-gigawatt AI data centre hub. This infrastructure is crucial for India's $1 trillion digital ...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Indian, US businesses keen to invest in Bangladesh: Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul MuktadirBangladesh minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir says, Indian and US businesses are increasingly looking to invest in country, with Indian comp...
23 Aug, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Steel, bitumen, geopolitics could slow India’s construction boom: ICEMA Vice PresidentIndia's construction equipment industry anticipates single-digit growth this financial year. Rising steel and bitumen prices are significan...
23 Aug, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
The next export story: A $50 billion prize India can't afford to missIndia’s telecom equipment exports remain small at about $0.6-1 billion a year, while imports are four to five times higher. A new NITI Aayo...
22 Aug, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
LG reviews operationalisation of commercial flights from Thoise, Kargil airports in LadakhLadakh's Lieutenant Governor reviewed commercial flight operations for Thoise and Kargil airports. The Indian Air Force approved land for a...
22 Aug, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Vadhavan Greenfield Port critical for trade growth; exporters ready for Trump tariff shifts: CII Western Region ChairmanVadhavan Port, a significant greenfield project, will enhance India's port capacity. This new facility aims to alleviate congestion issues ...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Govt to invest Rs 28,840 crore in UDAN scheme over next 10 years: Union Minister Ram Mohan NaiduThe Centre will spend around Rs 28,840 crore over the next 10 years to expand the UDAN regional connectivity scheme and strengthen air conn...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
ET World Leaders Forum 2026: The heartbeat of India lives in Tier-2, Tier-3, rural areas, says Google India MD Preeti LobanaIndia's digital economy growth requires empowering small enterprises, farmers, and workers. Artificial intelligence must reach beyond large...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Mumbai suburban rail network to get 238 AC EMU rakes by 2030Indian Railways will prioritise manufacturing 238 AC EMU rakes for Mumbai’s suburban network, with production beginning in 2027 and the ful...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Borders neglected in past, top priority for Modi govt now: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on claims of Chinese intrusion in Arunachal PradeshUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju stated border areas are now a top priority for the government. He referenced past neglect and acknowledged Chin...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
AlgoFET secures Rs 15 crore from Piper Serica to scale autonomous drone infrastructureAlgoFET has raised Rs 15 crore in funding, spearheaded by Piper Serica, to accelerate the growth of its autonomous ground infrastructure fo...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Snap out of third world-wearinessA recent CAG report found E. coli in railway station drinking water, indicating serious contamination issues. This audit revealed widesprea...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
How India's digital infrastructure opened global markets to Indian investorsIndian residents' outward remittances have significantly increased, reaching a record USD 31.73 billion by FY2023-24. Digital reforms and i...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
PM GatiShakti: 396 infra projects worth Rs 18.66 lakh crore recommended for approvalNearly four hundred infrastructure projects have been recommended for approval under the PM GatiShakti initiative. These projects, valued a...
16 Aug, 2026, 08.10 PM IST