Category: News

New Delhi, June 30: India successfully shielded its consumers from the impact of the ongoing Gulf crisis through timely and well-planned energy management measures, a former senior petroleum official said. According to the official, proactive steps taken by the government, including diversification of crude oil sourcing, strategic petroleum reserves management,…

New Delhi, June 30: The Government of India has reappointed Ravi Agrawal as the Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) for a period of six months, according to official sources. The extension of tenure is aimed at ensuring continuity in leadership and maintaining stability in the functioning…

Bhubaneswar (UDN): The Odisha government is planning to develop a Rapid Transport Corridor (RTC) connecting Bargarh, Sambalpur and Veer Surendra Sai (VSS) Airport at Jharsuguda to strengthen regional connectivity and support economic growth in western Odisha. Representational image The proposed corridor aims to provide faster, safer and more efficient transportation…

New Delhi, June 30: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is set to issue fresh guidelines for banks to curb the mis-selling of insurance products, IRDAI Chairperson has said. The proposed guidelines aim to strengthen transparency and ensure that insurance products are sold based on customers’ financial…

New Delhi, June 30: India’s growing water deficit is expected to create an investment opportunity of nearly ₹20 lakh crore by 2030, according to a recent report. The report highlights that increasing water demand, rapid urbanisation, industrial expansion, and climate-related challenges are driving the need for significant investment in water…

Singapore , June 30: Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines , today unveiled its themed aircraft in collaboration with Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day, marking another milestone for the airline. The launch event at Singapore Changi Airport was officiated by Mr Calvin Chan, Chief Commercial Officer at Scoot,…

“We Are Dignity Defenders”—From Jeddah, the World Water Council Reaffirms Its Advocacy for Access to Water as a Prerequisite for Human Dignity, Ahead of the 11th World Water Forum (Riyadh, March 2027) Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — June 30, 2026 Meeting in Jeddah on June 28 and 29, 2026, as part of…

Berlin, June 30: A severe and prolonged heatwave is affecting several parts of Europe, causing widespread disruption to daily life and impacting transport systems, infrastructure, and public services in multiple regions. In Germany, extreme temperatures have led to localized disruptions, including temporary suspension of tram services in Leipzig after heat-related…

Mumbai, June 30: Indian equity benchmarks opened higher on Monday amid mixed global market signals, reflecting cautious optimism among investors at the start of the trading session. Market participants tracked developments in global equities, commodity prices, and macroeconomic indicators while assessing domestic earnings outlook and foreign fund flows. Early gains…

June 30: A fire broke out at a pipeline of Haldia Petrochemicals in West Bengal’s Purba Medinipur district on Tuesday, prompting an immediate response from emergency services to contain the blaze. According to preliminary reports, fire and safety teams were quickly deployed to the site after the incident was reported.…