Green energy federation asks govt to extend CBG blending rule to industrial consumersThe Indian Federation of Green Energy wants to expand compressed biogas blending obligations. This move aims to include large industrial ga...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Govt's Rs 7,280 crore rare earth magnet scheme draws 20 bids, including L&T, Coal India, ReNewTwenty bids were received for the government's rare earth magnet manufacturing scheme. This initiative aims to establish 6,000 metric tonne...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Arunachal makes Permanent Residence Certificate, tribal language proficiency mandatory for govt jobsArunachal Pradesh's cabinet has mandated new job application requirements. Candidates must now possess a Permanent Residence Certificate fo...
13 Aug, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Kerala to oppose Centre's MMDR Act amendments restricting state powers on mineral taxesKerala will oppose federal amendments to the Mines and Minerals Act. The state argues these changes erode constitutional powers and cause r...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
India, S African customs union ink terms to launch trade talksIndia and the Southern African Customs Union have commenced discussions by signing Terms of Reference for a trade agreement. Expected to fi...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
Centre approves Rs 6,839 cr VVP-II for 1,954 border villages till FY29The Central Government has approved Vibrant Villages Programme-II with a Rs 6,839 crore outlay. This initiative will focus on the comprehen...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
Coal India, AMNS sign pact for synthesis gas utilisation at Paradip plantCoal India and ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India signed an agreement for a coal gasification project. This collaboration will explore using ...
12 Aug, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Kerala close to historic milestone with introduction of name change bill in LS: Rajeev ChandrasekharThe Kerala (Alteration of Names) Bill, 2026, was presented in the Lok Sabha. This legislative action moves the southern state closer to a s...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Govt considering raising CCEA approval threshold for FDI proposals to Rs 15,000 crore: SourcesThe government is considering raising the FDI approval threshold for proposals requiring CCEA clearance to Rs 15,000 crore from Rs 5,000 cr...
09 Aug, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
CPI(M) demands withdrawal of order to sing full Vande Mataram at Independence Day celebrationsPinarayi Vijayan criticized the chief secretary's order for singing the full Vande Mataram. He alleged the state government was surrenderin...
08 Aug, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Cabinet approves GOBARdhan biogas scheme, Guwahati-Tezpur highway worth Rs 32,701 crore combinedThe Union Cabinet approved two significant projects totaling over Rs 32,000 crore. The GOBARdhan scheme aims to boost biogas production nat...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Assam gets Rs 8,970 crore 4-lane highway from Baihata Chariali to TezpurApproval from the Union Cabinet has been secured for the construction of the 4-lane Baihata Chariali–Tezpur Highway project, covering a str...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
Karnataka plans three Lalbagh-style parks in Bengaluru, seeks Centre's nod for Defence landBengaluru plans to develop three new botanical gardens to enhance urban green spaces. One park will be on Defence land, pending Union Minis...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Somanna urges Amit Shah to fast-track ST tag for Kadugolla communityUnion Minister V. Somanna requested Amit Shah to include the Kadugolla community in Karnataka's ST list. The proposal has already passed an...
06 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Women’s quota Bill still on table as Centre explores constitutional amendment before 2029 pollsA proposed constitutional amendment concerning women's reservation is under review by the Centre. This legislation builds on earlier propos...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Drill, Baby, Drill: India to fund Rs 650 cr per well for 60 deepsea wells to break its oil import habitIndia's government will fund offshore oil and gas exploration directly from its national budget. The "Samudra Manthan" scheme allocates sig...
02 Aug, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Modi hails Cabinet decisions on PM-Kisan extension, Khelo India expansion, key flagship schemesModi also welcomed the Cabinet's approval of the expanded Khelo India Scheme and the enhanced budget for Assistance to the National Sports ...
31 Jul, 2026, 08.48 PM IST