Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Abu Dhabi on May 15 for talks with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan amid rising tensions in West Asia and concerns over energy security. With disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and rising oil prices, India is strengthening coordination with the UAE, one of its most reliable energy partners. India imports nearly 87% of its crude oil, making stable energy supplies critical for the economy. The discussions are expected to focus on oil and gas supplies, strategic petroleum reserves, maritime security and regional stability. India and the UAE already share strong energy…
Author: Aruna Sharma
Indian Railways has achieved a 170% rise in cement transportation over the last four months following reforms introduced in November to promote bulk cement movement through specialised container wagons. Reviewing the reforms, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the new environment-friendly “Make in India” tank containers have simplified loading and unloading, reduced material loss, lowered logistics costs and improved turnaround time. The containers enable direct movement of cement from factories to construction sites, cutting handling stages and making cement supply more efficient. The reforms are expected to reduce overall construction costs, supporting affordable housing for poor and middle-class families. Increased rail…
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired the Coordination Forum Meeting of Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. The meeting was organised by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, along with IIM Ahmedabad. Chairpersons, Directors of IIMs, and senior officials discussed ways to strengthen coordination among IIMs and enhance their role in achieving the goals of Viksit Bharat 2047. Key discussions focused on student welfare, academic excellence, innovation, global competitiveness, UG entrance reforms, MBA admission policies, faculty exchange programmes, and reservation roster implementation. Shri Pradhan said IIMs have become major contributors to nation-building and…
Petrol and diesel prices were increased by Rs 3 per litre on Friday, marking the first fuel price hike in over four years. The revision comes as oil marketing companies face mounting losses due to rising global crude oil prices. The increase was announced 16 days after the conclusion of Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Fuel prices had remained unchanged during the election period despite a surge in international crude prices caused by tensions in West Asia. Following the hike, petrol price in Delhi rose from Rs 94.77 to Rs 97.77 per litre, while diesel…
(TH) Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said India has not increased fuel prices in the last four years and has sufficient stocks of crude oil, LNG and LPG despite the ongoing disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking on the sidelines of the CII Annual Business Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Puri said India remained in a stable position even as several countries were facing shortages and rising energy prices due to the continued disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. “In the last four years, there has been no increase in prices. Today, we…
Safeguarding public funds in National Highway projects, NHAI has successfully defended two major arbitration cases related to the Panipat–Jalandhar section of NH-44. The disputes involved high-value claims raised by concessionaires against NHAI in connection with the execution and operation of the National Highway project. The two arbitration matters together involved claims exceeding Rs. 8,375 crores towards alleged termination payments, compensation for loss of toll revenue, prolongation costs, escalation, extension of the concession period, damages arising from project delays and other associated financial claims. After extensive hearings and detailed examination of contractual provisions, technical records, evidence and expert submissions, the Hon’ble…
Highlighting the contribution of AIIMS in healthcare delivery, the Vice President noted that the institute has emerged as the nation’s primary engine of medical innovation and healthcare excellence, setting the highest standards of patient care and modern medicine while continuing to remain remarkably affordable for the common people. He observed that from pandemic resilience to rural healthcare outreach, the “AIIMS brand” has become synonymous with trust and integrity across India and the South-East Asian region. The Vice President appreciated Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and President of AIIMS, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, along with the Director and faculty…
Genus Innovation Ltd., a leading player in India’s energy storage systems (ESS) and renewable energy management solutions (REMS), today announced the launch of its Hi-FLO Hybrid Solar Inverter, marking a strategic expansion of its portfolio in the fast-evolving distributed energy and rooftop solar market. The launch was unveiled at the Uttar Pradesh Energy Expo 2026, at a time when India’s residential and commercial solar adoption is accelerating, driven by policy support and increasing demand for energy reliability. With hybrid energy systems emerging as a critical enabler of energy independence, Genus Innovation’s latest offering is designed to address the growing need…
Narendra Modi flagged off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains—Varanasi to Pune (Hadapsar) and Ayodhya to Mumbai (Lokmanya Tilak Terminus)—to strengthen rail connectivity between Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. This move is especially significant for Uttar Pradesh, as key pilgrimage cities like Varanasi and Ayodhya attract millions of devotees, and improved links to major hubs like Mumbai and Pune are expected to boost tourism.
उत्तर प्रदेश में माैसम में बदलाव महसूस किया गया। विक्षोभ के असर से यूपी के कुछ पश्चिमी और बुंदेलखंड के जिलों में तेज हवाओं के साथ हल्की बूंदाबांदी हुई। इसके साथ ही पूरे प्रदेश में लू के प्रकोप से निजात मिली और लोगों को तपिश से राहत मिली। मंगलवार को बांदा लगातार दूसरे दिन देश भर में सबसे गर्म और अप्रैल माह में छठवीं बार प्रदेश में सर्वाधिक गर्म दर्ज हुआ। माैसम विभाग ने बताया कि बीते 27 अप्रैल को बांदा 47.6 डिग्री के साथ देश ही नहीं पूरे विश्व में सर्वाधिक गर्म रहा। मंगलवार को झांसी में 6.9 मिमी,…