Plan in the works to let hospitals import med equipment directlyIndia's drug regulator is proposing to allow hospitals to directly import advanced medical equipment like MRI and CT scanners, bypassing cu...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
Indian refiners sitting on enough crude, in no rush to resume purchases from West AsiaIndia's state-run refiners have secured enough crude for two months. They are not rushing to buy from the Middle East even if the Strait of...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
J. Kumar bets big on tunnelling as India’s urban pipeline expandsAs India races ahead with metro expansion and urban infrastructure development, execution excellence is becoming the defining factor behind...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
IAF launches project to produce indigenous long-range kamikaze dronesThe Indian Air Force is developing long-range kamikaze drones with Indian companies. This initiative aims to strengthen preparedness for fu...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Bid management firm ContraVault AI raises $3.1 million from Chiratae, Titan; eyes US expansionBid management firm ContraVault AI has secured $3.1 million in a funding round led by Chiratae Ventures. The startup will use the capital t...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Indian army selects Meprolight's Mepro X6 as dedicated daytime sight for in-service NEGEV machine gunsThe Indian Army has chosen the Meprolight MEPRO X6 telescopic sight for its NEGEV machine guns. This advanced optic will improve target ide...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Disclose tender process for Board exam answer sheet procurement under RTI Act: CIC to CBSEThe Central Information Commission has directed the CBSE to disclose expenditure and procurement details for Class 10 and 12 board exams, i...
14 Jun, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Examination system in crisis: The urgent need to shift focus from cost to capabilityRecent examination fiascos highlight a critical need to reform India's testing system. Current procurement practices favor low costs over e...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Urea imports may get 50% cheaper before kharif season as China eases suppliesIndia is set to import urea at significantly lower prices. This development follows a sharp decline in global urea rates after a recent spi...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Gearing up for El Nino: NCCF puts tenders to sell Tur Dal on holdThe central government has paused tenders for selling tur pulses. This decision follows a request from the All India Dal Millers Associatio...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
India fertilizer offers sink in sign of easing supply strainIndia's urea import prices have dropped sharply, less than half of April's rates. This indicates global fertilizer supply issues are easing...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
To win the deep-tech race, India needs ‘General Innovation Rules’India is launching ambitious science initiatives. However, current financial rules designed for conventional procurement hinder R&D. A new ...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
CBI files FIR in Rs 397-crore transformer 'scam' in Tamil NaduThe CBI has filed a case concerning a Rs 397 crore scam in Tamil Nadu. This involves the procurement of transformers between 2021 and 2023....
08 Jun, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Sarthak, who uncovered CBSE-OSM irregularities, shares a message for CJP and Abhijeet Dipke ahead of June 6 protestCBSE-OSM whistleblower Sarthak Sidhant urges student movements to focus on genuine causes over online attention, emphasizing the need for m...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
'Mantri Pradhan' 'shamelessly digging' his heels in office; whose patronage has ensured his survival: CongressCongress criticizes Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan regarding the CBSE OSM system controversy. The party alleges incompetence and cor...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
CBSE Chairman, Secretary transferred as Centre cracks down after OSM controversyIn a bold move, the Centre has relocated CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh and Secretary Himanshu Gupta, responding to growing concerns over the Bo...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST