Category: News

Gujarat, June 18: Gujarat’s rapidly expanding metro rail network is transforming urban mobility, providing residents with faster, more efficient, and environmentally sustainable transportation options across the state’s major cities. The ongoing expansion of metro services is improving connectivity between key residential, business, educational, and industrial districts, significantly reducing travel times and…

New Delhi, June 18: President Droupadi Murmu lauded India’s tribal communities for their deep-rooted connection with nature and their commitment to preserving human values, emphasizing their vital role in promoting sustainable living and cultural heritage. Speaking at a recent event, the President highlighted that tribal societies have long demonstrated a balanced…

New Delhi, June 18: The Government of India has officially ratified an annual interest rate of 8.25% on Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) deposits for FY2025-26, paving the way for the interest amount to be credited to the accounts of more than 7 crore EPF subscribers across the country. The approval follows…

New Delhi, June 18: India’s commercial energy storage sector is poised for exponential growth, with deployments projected to increase by more than 30 times by 2032, signaling a major shift in the country’s energy infrastructure landscape. The rapid scale-up is being driven by the accelerating integration of renewable energy sources such…

New Delhi, June 18: India’s current account deficit (CAD) is projected to widen to around 2.2% of GDP in FY27, driven primarily by sustained high global crude oil prices and increased import-related pressures, according to recent macroeconomic assessments. Analysts say the outlook reflects continued vulnerability to global energy price fluctuations, as…

MOMBASA, KENYA, June 18: At a side event this evening at the Our Ocean Conference, the governments of Madagascar and Zanzibar announced sweeping new national protections for sharks and rays, marking the latest milestone in a decade of conservation progress across East Africa. Sharks and rays are experiencing one of the…

New Delhi, June 18: India’s peak electricity demand has eased in recent days as the onset of monsoon rains across several regions has reduced the use of cooling appliances, particularly air conditioners, officials and industry data indicated. The moderation in demand comes after a period of high summer consumption, when…

June 18: Payful, a Chinese cross-border payments company with a subsidiary in Hong Kong, has launched a cloud-native Visa charge card programme for corporate and merchant clients powered by BPC’s next-generation SmartVista platform. The new programme enables Payful to provide businesses with a secure, efficient, and flexible way to manage corporate…

Three-day event will welcome over 450 senior FIA delegates from 149 countries Dubai, UAE, June 18: H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, says the Federation’s Extraordinary General Assembly and Annual Conference in Macau next week has an important part to play in guiding the future of motorsport and…

New Delhi, June 18: The Government of India has earmarked ₹18,907 crore for the construction of 26,474 kilometres of rural roads during the financial year 2026–27, aimed at improving connectivity and strengthening rural infrastructure across the country.  Pic Credit: Pexel The allocation is expected to support continued expansion of all-weather…