(DC) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday greeted people of Telangana on their statehood day, and said the young state has a vibrant ecosystem of economic and technological development. “I wish that the people of Telangana march ahead on the path of progress and prosperity,” she said in a post on X. Telangana was carved out of Andhra Pradesh and accorded statehood on this day in 2014. “Warm greetings to the people of Telangana on Statehood Day! This young State has a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant modern ecosystem of economic and technological development. I wish that the people of…
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(PIB) To evaluate progress of various National Highway Projects in Kerala and to have an in-depth review, National Highways Authority of India Chairman, Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav arrived in the State, today. He led a comprehensive inspection of project stretches in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts, focusing on structurally sensitive areas and zones prone to drainage issues and water-related vulnerabilities leading to quality construction and enhancing public convenience. The inspection also covered key locations such as Enchakkal, Kazhakuttom, Chembakamangalam, Kottayam, and Mevaram. These sites include vertical high-cut sections and areas requiring urgent evaluation of stability and water flow management. The Chairman…
(BS) ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) on Friday announced the launch of two products — Optigal Prime and Optigal Pinnacle — in its premium colour-coated steel portfolio, Optigal. With this launch, AM/NS India strengthens its position in the colour-coated steel market in India, introducing European-standard, highly corrosion-resistant steel for use in high-end infrastructure and construction projects such as state-of-the-art airports, railway stations, highways, and large buildings for the first time. Colour-coated steel is used in a variety of applications, primarily in construction, home appliances, furniture, and transportation. It is also popular for roofing, wall cladding, architectural facades, and interior…
(ET) India’s power utilities sector remains well-positioned for long-term growth, backed by robust renewable energy (RE) additions, resilient coal production, and policy-driven supply-side readiness. Despite a near-term moderation in electricity demand, structural tailwinds such as energy transition, rising electrification , and economic growth are expected to support sustained sectoral momentum. Peak power demand in India reached 250GW in FY25 and is projected to touch 270GW in FY26. Although demand growth moderated to ~5% in FY25 (vs. 7–9% in FY22–24) and further eased to ~2% YoY in April 2025 due to high base effects and milder weather, demand volatility in peak…
(Mint) After two lacklustre quarters, Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) reported a rebound in performance in the March quarter (Q4FY25), driven by lower raw material costs and improved sales volumes—even as selling prices remained under pressure. SAIL’s earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (Ebitda) stood at ₹3,500 crore in Q4FY25, slightly higher on a year-on-year basis. This marks a turnaround after a 5% decline in Q3 and a steep 40% drop in Q2. The blended realization for the quarter fell 10% from a year earlier to ₹55,000 per tonne. However, the company managed to offset this decline with…
(HT) Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday announced that a centre will be built for the training of retired soldiers in the state. He said necessary action will be taken for this by the Sainik Welfare Department. Dhami made this announcement while participating in the dialogue programme ‘Ek Samvad: Veer Sainik Ke Saath’ (Dialogue with brave soldiers) on the success of Operation Sindoor at the Doon Sainik Institute in Garhi Cantt here. Dhami said that the unique example of bravery, sacrifice and unwavering dedication set by soldiers in Operation Sindoor will continue to inspire generations to come. “On April…
(HT) The government is turning to the northeast to help remedy a shortfall in the production of pulses and thereby tame food inflation. The Centre plans to launch a dedicated programme to leverage the high productivity potential of pulses in the northeastern region and expand the cultivable area as it seeks to ease food inflation, two people said. The Department of Consumer Affairs will shortly hold consultations with the state governments of Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Manipur, and Assam to identify land to grow pulses and draw a five-year roadmap. Details of additional land to be cultivated…
(HT) The finance ministry on Friday said it examined the draft guidelines on gold loan by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and suggested exclusion of small borrowers of up to ₹2 lakh from the provisions of the proposed norms amid opposition from a section of political parties in Tamil Nadu. The RBI on April 9 issued comprehensive draft guidelines on gold loans with a view to harmonise regulatory framework to enhance underwriting, collateral management and monitor the end-use of funds. It also proposed that all loans classified against gold will have a loan-to-value ratio of not more than 75%…
(HT) External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Friday asserted that India will never give in to nuclear blackmail, and those who “sponsor, nurture and utilise” terrorism should be made to pay a heavy price. Speaking at a convocation ceremony of foreign students of Parul University in Gujarat’s Vadodara, Jaishankar also commented that it has become a “fashion in some quarters to openly become transactional” in international relations. “In Pahalgam (terror attack) what we saw was an attempt to devastate the tourism economy of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir as well as an evil design to bring (about) religious…
(HT) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Delhi government marked its first 100 days in office on Friday with a show of confidence and purpose, unveiling a 22-page workbook that seeks to define its early imprint on the Capital. Chief minister Rekha Gupta called the 100-day mark a milestone of “decisive and impactful” governance, asserting that every day of the administration so far had been devoted to the service of Delhi’s 20 million residents. The workbook, she said, was a record not just of promises made, but of promises kept. Speaking to Hindustan Times on the sidelines of the event, Gupta…