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TN bureaucrat Arun Roy now CMD of TNEB in a series of IAS reshuffle

Roy will also function as Chairman, Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation, Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation and Tamil Nadu Green Corporation

15 Jul 2026 10:04 pm
Ladakh ships 5-tonne apricot consignment to UAE

Lieutenant GovernorVinaiKumar Saxena flagged off the shipment from New Delhi

15 Jul 2026 9:33 pm
New mobile phone manufacturing scheme can aid Tamil Nadu's shift from assembly to value-added manufacturing

Tamil Nadu is well placed to benefit from MPMS with around 38-40 per cent of Indias smartphone shipments originating from Kanchipuram and Chengalpet districts.

15 Jul 2026 9:29 pm
Athulya Senior Cares Karthik Narayan to head CII Committee on Senior Care for 2026-27

This demographic shift is expected to significantly increase the demand for organised senior care, geriatric healthcare, skilled caregivers and long-term care infrastructure

15 Jul 2026 8:06 pm
Destination Tripura conclave gets 1.21 lakh cr investment commitment

Dr Manik Saha, Chief Minister of Tripura said the states Gross State Domestic Product has doubled in just six years, reflecting the impact of progressive reforms, infrastructure development and transparent governance

15 Jul 2026 8:04 pm
India-UK trade deal opens new opportunities for Tamil Nadu exporters, says High Commissioner to the State

For Tamil Nadu, Choudhury identified six sectors poised to benefit because of the states existing manufacturing strengths

15 Jul 2026 8:02 pm
J&K looks to shift medicinal plant trade from wild harvesting to scientific farming

The proposed roadmap envisages an investment of around150 crore over six yearsto build an integrated ecosystem

15 Jul 2026 7:44 pm
Record rush for varsity jobs in Andhra Pradesh: 1.9 lakh PhD holders apply for 1,523 teaching posts

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Human Resources Development and IT, Nara Lokesh, released a job calendar in March 2026 to fill 10,060 vacancies across government departments during the year

15 Jul 2026 7:40 pm
Centre approves 25,446-crore twin elevated corridor projects to decongest Varanasi

Cabinet also clears Ganga and Varuna riverbank corridors under Hybrid Annuity Model to improve urban mobility, multimodal connectivity and pilgrimage infrastructure

15 Jul 2026 6:34 pm
Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar reveals proposed apartment law to protect ownership rights

Highlighting governance reforms, the Chief Minister said Karnataka has brought about an e-Khata revolution, with nearly 26 lakh e-Khatas issued out of around 40 lakh properties in Bengaluru

15 Jul 2026 6:17 pm
Private equity ownership tilted healthcare towards shareholder returns

Investors expect relatively quick financial returns, and that changes institutional priorities

15 Jul 2026 6:16 pm
CSR Conclave to debate next phase of corporate social responsibility

The deliberations will focus on improving the deployment, governance and measurement of CSR capital while aligning corporate investments with national development priorities

15 Jul 2026 4:56 pm
India to issue 28,000 crore nuclear EPC tender for PHWR expansion

Largest-ever Nuclear Island package aims to accelerate Mahi Banswara project and boost indigenous reactor capabilities.

15 Jul 2026 1:50 pm
SC flags students frustration in CBSEs digital marking system

Seeks Solicitor Generals assistance on plea seeking reforms to on-screen evaluation

15 Jul 2026 1:30 pm
Delhi approves law making time-bound govt service delivery a legal right

The Delhi (Right of Citizen to Time Bound and Ease of Delivery of Services) Bill, 2026 replaces the 2011 Act with a technology-driven framework for faster service delivery.

15 Jul 2026 1:14 pm
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces approval for 1 lakh houses under PMAY-G for West Bengal

Survey deadline extended to August 15; over 12,000 crore allocated for rural development

14 Jul 2026 10:05 pm
Karnataka extends food service timings to accommodate World Cup match screenings

Food service allowed till 3:30 am on select days to boost late-night viewership and hospitality revenue

14 Jul 2026 9:35 pm
Amended RPwD Act to include persons internally injured by acid ingestion, Govt informs SC

The amendment would have a retrospective effect, which would allow victims with internal injuries which happened prior to May 22, 2026 to also claim benefits under the 2016 Act.

14 Jul 2026 8:38 pm
Indias social protection coverage expands from 19% in 2015 to over 1 billion people in 2026: Mandaviya

India will host the 2026 BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers Meeting (LEMM) in Hyderabad over two days from Wednesday

14 Jul 2026 7:34 pm
Health experts downplay panic as AP tracks suspected Covid cases, states step up vigil

Medical professionals noted that the virus continues to circulate endemically and minor fluctuations in case numbers expected

14 Jul 2026 7:15 pm
Karnataka announces govt-driven AI university; pitches state as global hub for responsible AI

The CM announced that the government will set up an AI hub as an incubation centre for research and development in AI by start-ups, companies and others

14 Jul 2026 6:29 pm
MP Tech Growth Conclave spurs 40,000 crore investments, 34,000 jobs: CM Yadav

Yadav further said that foreign investment in Madhya Pradesh is no longer limited to MoUs (Memorandums of Understanding), but is becoming a reality on the ground

14 Jul 2026 12:39 pm
Centre approves 6 crore aid for development of urban forests in Goa

The state's plan to create urban forests across its municipal areas has received a major boost with the Centre approving the proposal under the NAMO Van Yojana

14 Jul 2026 10:51 am
Centre approves Puducherrys 14,300-crore Budget for FY27

The President has also cleared the annual financial statement to be tabled in the Union Territorys Legislative Assembly

14 Jul 2026 8:52 am
Amazon India signs MoU with Telangana govt to set up five Ashray centres in Hyderabad

With the addition of the upcoming five centres, Amazon will operate a total of 14 Ashray centres in the city

14 Jul 2026 8:50 am
Kerala sets up expert panel to review and restructure KIIFB

The committee has been given three months to submit its report.

14 Jul 2026 8:45 am
DRISHTI 2.0 launched to push Israel-India tech partnership

This approach continues to expand Israels footholds abroad, towards long-term priority markets such as India, alongside its ongoing global partnerships

14 Jul 2026 8:38 am
Supreme Court stays Madras High Court order banning cow slaughter in Tamil Nadu

The State further submitted that it had already taken the necessary steps to prevent the slaughter of animals in public places and had consistently maintained that any animal sacrifice would be permitted only in enclosed spaces away from public view.

13 Jul 2026 9:12 pm
AP begins replacing 117 gates at Dowleswaram Barrage

Polavaram Project will be completed as per schedule, says Chief Minsiter Naidu

13 Jul 2026 9:09 pm
UP prepares FY27 highway growth pipeline as Gadkari reviews mega road projects

Gadkari, Yogi review NH network; Focus shifts to FY27 Roads, ring roads and express connectivity

13 Jul 2026 9:03 pm
India-Japan Defence Dialogue: Focus on tech innovation, industrial collaboration in Tokyo

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh is in Tokyo to deepen defence cooperation

13 Jul 2026 6:46 pm
BJP serves Omar 100-crore defamation notice; CM vows counter legal action

Dismissing the notice as a love letter, Abdullah said the NC would respond by also initiating legal action against BJP leaders over what he termed unfounded and slanderous allegations against his party over the past few months.

13 Jul 2026 6:24 pm
J&K pushes rooftop solar ahead of 2027 deadline

Officials said the residential programme has so far added 133.40 MW of rooftop solar capacity, while beneficiaries have received Central Financial Assistance of 291.38 crore.

13 Jul 2026 6:07 pm
Mangaluru is an AI-ready city, stop calling it tier-2: NTT Datas Deepak Satya

We should focus on building globally relevant teams and nurturing leaders in these centres, said Satya, India Head, NTT DATA

13 Jul 2026 5:59 pm
NTPC board clears 20,456.7 crore Lara Stage-III power project in Chhattisgarh

The project comprises two 800 MW units to help meet rising power demand

13 Jul 2026 7:30 am
Maharashtra starts 150-crore electric boat manufacturing hub for Mumbai Water Metro

Maharashtra signs an agreement with Zoya Marine Services to establish a 150-crore electric boat manufacturing facility in Sindhudurg to build vessels for the 6,067-crore Mumbai Water Metro

12 Jul 2026 4:40 pm
Goyal to visit Spain, Belgium, Finland this week

The delegation comprises leading Indian companies across sectors, including advanced manufacturing, clean energy, digital technologies, gems and jewellery, food processing, healthcare, and design

12 Jul 2026 1:54 pm
IMD update: Active monsoon to bring heavy rain in parts of West Bengal till July 14

The southern districts of Bankura, Birbhum, Purba and Paschim Bardhaman, Nadia and Murshidabad could receive heavy rainfall till July 14, while light to moderate rain is likely in the other districts of the region

12 Jul 2026 1:02 pm
Three publishers arrested over books with inappropriate content in J&K

The three publishers arrested include Inderpaul from Oberoi Book Service and Amardeep Singh and Girish Arora from the Noida-based Dominant Publishers.

12 Jul 2026 12:47 pm
Mandaviya to inaugurate seven ESI healthcare projects on Tuesday

He will virtually inaugurate the six projects

12 Jul 2026 12:32 pm
Two-wheelers present bigger challenge for Delhi EV policy: Crisil Ratings

With electric bikes accounting for just 7.3% of registrations in FY26, the 2028 mandate will require a significant acceleration in EV adoption.

12 Jul 2026 11:24 am
Mild earthquake in Bay of Bengal triggers tremors in Visakhapatnam

No casualties, property damage or any other loss have been reported due to the earthquake

12 Jul 2026 10:22 am
Pune building collapse: Toll up at 9 as last body recovered

The body of Waman Kasbe, the last missing person, was recovered from the rubble in the wee hours of Sunday, raising the death toll to nine, while 14 persons have been rescued

12 Jul 2026 9:56 am
Aditya Birla Group to invest additional 12,000 crore in Odisha alumina refinery expansion

The expansion is expected to generate jobs, strengthen downstream industries and reinforce Odishas position as a leading aluminium and metallurgy hub.

11 Jul 2026 11:43 pm
Assam Budget 2026-27 proposes tea tax relief, green cess and 2 lakh jobs

Assams 2.85 lakh crore Budget boosts small tea growers, cuts piped gas VAT, proposes a green cess and targets two lakh jobs while tightening welfare eligibility norms.

10 Jul 2026 9:20 pm
10 Jul 2026 8:29 pm
Mangaluru tech ecosystem needs innovation strategy to drive growth

KDEM CEO Sanjeev Kumar Gupta said the Home Coming initiative is helping bring experienced tech professionals back to Mangaluru

10 Jul 2026 8:12 pm
Vijay steps up attack on DMK in first visit to Karur since stampede

Vijay also announced plans to set up a memorial in Karur and handed over government job orders to the victims family members

10 Jul 2026 6:06 pm
ED unearths undisclosed foreign assets, transactions in raids on producer Dharmesh Sangani & Kalanee Impex

Sangani is not new to controversy. In September 2016, UK Border Force officers had seized approximately 7.4 kg of undeclared gold jewellery Sangani allegedly tried to smuggle into the UK.

10 Jul 2026 6:04 pm
Naveen Jindal Group plans 70,000 crore investment in steel, nuclear and solar projects

The proposed investments are expected to create over 11,000 direct jobs while boosting Jharkhands manufacturing ecosystem and clean energy capacity

10 Jul 2026 5:11 pm