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Green Finance Institution to drive climate investments: CII-IIMA taskforce proposes

Panel calls for dedicated mechanism to mobilise private capital, predictable carbon market and stronger sustainability disclosures

28 Aug 2026 8:24 pm
Tamil Nadu advances MRTS plans for five cities

Tirunelveli did not qualify for implementation of a suitable MRTS, while the Detailed Feasibility Report for Salem is under consideration.

28 Aug 2026 8:04 pm
Tamil Nadu begins discussions with stakeholders on upgradation and expansion of Chennai airport

This comes after the State dropped the 27,400-crore greenfield airport project at Parandur.

28 Aug 2026 7:55 pm
Suzlon targets Europe's wind boom with high capacity turbines

Suzlon said Europe is entering a key repowering phase, creating demand for higher-capacity, site-specific turbines

28 Aug 2026 5:09 pm
Airtel gains 26.8 lakh mobile users in July, Jio's wireless net adds at 24.4 lakh

During July 2026, the Indian wireless market expanded by 55.38 lakh mobile subscribers; its base surged to 128.79 crore by the end of July, up from 128.23 crore from the previous month

28 Aug 2026 5:02 pm
India's tyre exports rise 16% in Q1 to 7,700 cr despite global headwinds: ATMA

The US continued to be the single-largest export destination, accounting for 16% of the total export value during the quarter

28 Aug 2026 4:51 pm
Industrial growth slowed to 6.7% in July

Within the Manufacturing sector, 19 out of 23 industry groups have recorded a positive growth in July 2026 over July 2025

28 Aug 2026 4:22 pm
Rupee gains this week as dollar supply surges ahead of deposit window's close

Market participants seek greater clarity from Federal Reserve on its stance towards persistent inflation, policy approach to tackling it, and whether it can soothe concerns amid recent bond-market turbulence

28 Aug 2026 4:11 pm
TN to begin AYUSH, BNYS counselling on Sept 3

The minister said 10,849 of the 11,850 applications received were found eligible

28 Aug 2026 3:40 pm
Keralam launches 'Be a Malayali for a Day' experiential tourism campaign

The State launches the campaign as part of the government's efforts to draw tourists' attention to the aspects through experiential tourism

28 Aug 2026 3:24 pm
India's telecom base crosses 1.35 billion in July as broadband, mobile subscriptions rise: TRAI

The wireless subscriber base grew 0.46% to 1.31 billion, while wireline connections increased 0.39% to 48.01 million

28 Aug 2026 3:21 pm
GCCs, tightening supply to keep India's office market on growth track: Equirus

India's top seven cities recorded net office absorption of 27.4 million sq ft in the first half (H1) of 2026, up 2% y-o-y

28 Aug 2026 3:12 pm
Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna seeks 1 crore as damages from DMK chief Stalin

The Madras HC also issued notice to the DMK IT wing and posted the matter for further hearing on September 15.

28 Aug 2026 3:09 pm
Gold holds steady as Fed chief Warsh's Jackson Hole speech looms

Spot gold was steady at $4,603.91 per ounce by 0652 GMT, having reached a three-month high of $4,696.18 on Tuesday after the US Treasury announced support for long-duration bonds

28 Aug 2026 2:16 pm
Telangana launches gold, copper mining exploration prog in K'taka's Devadurga

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka launched the initiative on Thursday at the SCCL gold and copper mining block in Lingadahalli village, Raichur district

28 Aug 2026 12:42 pm
'Kanda Express' with 453 tonnes of onion from Nashik reaches Delhi to help cool prices

The first Kanda Express, carrying 453.65 tonnes of onion in 21 wagons, reached the national capital in the morning, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said

28 Aug 2026 12:23 pm
Andhra CM approves India's first dedicated Quantum, AI university campus in Amaravati

The campus will span 8.5 acres with a 730.7 crore investment over five years, to be fully funded by an Indian government grant from MeitY

28 Aug 2026 11:27 am
DRDO extends RFP submission deadline for 15,000 cr AMCA programme to October 30

Bids will open on Ocotber 31 to select the Development-cum-Production Partner (DcPP) for 5 AMCA prototype production

27 Aug 2026 8:38 pm
Tamil Nadus Revenue Augmentation Committee holds talks with industry bodies, experts on states financial position

The suggestions received would be examined by the Committee together with the inputs already received from the various revenue-generating departments of the State, he added.

27 Aug 2026 8:26 pm
AP Capital region villages to get 1,437 crore infrastructure push

A total of1,437 crore was sanctioned for critical infrastructure across the 29 capital villages, including roads, underground drainage, drinking-water pipelines and street lighting.

27 Aug 2026 8:08 pm
Power tariff hike to raise costs for J&K industries

The increase is significantly higher than the 5 per cent hike proposed by KPDCL and JPDCL

27 Aug 2026 6:25 pm
Ladakh cuts VAT on CNG, PNG to 5% to push clean energy adoption

Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena announced the reduction in a post on X, saying the move would promote affordable clean energy and improve access to cleaner fuels for consumers in the Union Territory.

27 Aug 2026 4:56 pm
Ladakh cuts VAT on CNG, PNG and natural gas from 21% to 5%

The tax cut is expected to ease energy costs, encourage cleaner fuel adoption and support wider access to piped gas across the Union Territory

27 Aug 2026 2:36 pm
Hindalco commissions India's first Superfine Precipitated Aluminium Trihydrate plant in Karnataka

The new facility aims to meet nearly all domestic demand for safer cables, with capacity expandable to 60,000 tonnes as the market grows

27 Aug 2026 11:54 am
Families getting free foodgrains in Gujarat triple in 4 years

The number of beneficiary families has steadily risen from 3.06 lakh in FY23 to 9.21 lakh in FY26

26 Aug 2026 9:58 pm
HAL and Safran ink deal for joint development, manufacture of new-generation copter engine

The Design & Development of Aravalli engine is expected to be completed by 203233, HAL said on Wednesday

26 Aug 2026 6:06 pm
India rejects malicious UN racial discrimination findings

UN CERD flags alleged rights violations, racial profiling and forced returns

26 Aug 2026 2:19 pm
Tamil Nadu Government to rejig key AI agencies

TNAIM will be renewed and incorporated as a Section 8 not-for-profit company, while a new government company called the Tamil Nadu AI Vision (TNAIV) will function as the commercial arm of the mission

25 Aug 2026 8:18 pm
Velugonda Project Phase 1 will be inaugurated on August 31: AP CM Naidu

Velugonda Phase-I will provide irrigation water to 1.19 lakh acres, while Phase-II is expected to cover another 3.283 lakh acres

25 Aug 2026 6:28 pm
AP Minister Nara Lokesh inaugurates Suzlon wind energy projects worth 10,500 crore

The wind energy projects are expected to generate 1,600 direct and indirect jobs

25 Aug 2026 6:23 pm
Doval, Wang hold India, China Special Representatives talks on border issue, improvement of ties

The talks assumed significance as they are being held ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's much-anticipated visit to New Delhi to attend the BRICS summit on September 12-13.

25 Aug 2026 2:54 pm
For-profit social enterprise Rays of Belief Ltd to come out with IPO to fund expansion

The price band of the issue has been fixed between 227 and 239 per share

25 Aug 2026 2:34 pm
Karnataka suspends food licences of Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket over Datura listings

The States food safety regulator directed the three platforms to immediately remove all listings, advertisements and promotional material offering Datura

25 Aug 2026 2:23 pm
Maharashtra launches initiative to expand eye care for school kids

The partnership will fund a school eye health program to screen 2 million students in grades 5 to 10 at Zilla Parishad and government schools

25 Aug 2026 2:01 pm
TN Ministers defend Parandur airport decision, policy note says new airport site will be selected

Tabling the policy note in the Assembly, Industries Minister S Keerthana assuring that land acquisition for an alternative airport would not come at the cost of agriculturists livelihoods.

25 Aug 2026 1:28 pm
Vidyarthi Sahyog Shivir: Bihar launches monthly camps to resolve student grievances

The initiative comes as students and job aspirants continue protests in Patna, with authorities seeking a direct mechanism to address complaints

25 Aug 2026 12:55 pm
Uttar Pradesh to issue one lakh government appointment letters in six months, says Yogi

The Chief Minister also urged recruitment boards and commissions to shorten timelines and complete examinations and results within specified periods

25 Aug 2026 12:51 pm
TN Minister moves resolution to exempt TET for teachers appointed before Aug 2010

The Minister stated that about 328,701 government school teachers in the State may lose their job benefits or positions if they do not pass the Teacher Eligibility Test

25 Aug 2026 10:56 am
School building safety: Tamil Nadu proposes red, yellow, green sticker system

The proposed system will help authorities identify buildings needing immediate closure, urgent repairs or continued use based on structural assessments

25 Aug 2026 7:12 am
6,000-crore Haldia Petrochemicals project to be inaugurated on October 14

The announcements come as West Bengal seeks to showcase fresh industrial activity and expand investment across multiple sectors

25 Aug 2026 7:09 am
Haryana pitches strategic partnership as MoUs worth 66,000 crore signed

The state outlined sector-specific growth plans and measures aimed at attracting investment, strengthening industries and expanding economic opportunities across districts

25 Aug 2026 4:24 am
Chennais second airport search back on the agenda after Parandur setback

The focus could turn again on Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts

24 Aug 2026 8:17 pm
Karnataka clears 5% park-land use, putting green spaces in focus

Under the Bill, up to 5% of the total extent of any park or garden can be alienated for infrastructure or utility projects

24 Aug 2026 8:10 pm
India, GCC discuss next steps on free trade agreement

Both sides discussed ways to strengthen India-GCC relations, exchanged views on regional and international developments, and reviewed preparations for a ministerial meeting scheduled next month

24 Aug 2026 2:26 pm
Kerala monsoon rainfall 23% below normal till August 24: IMD

Rainfall remained uneven across the State, with six districts receiving normal showers while several others recorded significant shortfalls during the season

24 Aug 2026 12:58 pm
Karnataka Health Dept says rise in H1N1 cases part of seasonal surge, no need to panic

Health facilities across the State have been advised to ensure adequate availability of essential supplies, including PPE, N95 masks and Oseltamivir

24 Aug 2026 12:08 pm
Telangana govt to develop ride-hailing app for auto drivers

The auto drivers called off their planned indefinite strike from today following assurances by the state government on their various demands

24 Aug 2026 9:53 am
West Bengal gets 3,500 crore defence, shipbuilding projects from GRSE, YIL

The projects will expand shipbuilding and defence manufacturing capabilities while strengthening indigenous production and creating opportunities for local industries and workers

24 Aug 2026 9:03 am
Piyush Goyal to lead largest business delegation to Japan from India

In Tokyo, Goyal will hold a series of meetings with top executives of major Japanese industrial conglomerates

23 Aug 2026 3:18 pm