Cabinet okays 4 railway projects worth Rs 9,450 crore
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved four multi-tracking railway projects with a total investment of Rs 9,450 crore, which will be completed by 2030-31. The…
India’s 3rd-party logistics leads warehouse market with 110 mn sq. ft absorption
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) India’s third‑party (3PL) logistics sector became the dominant occupier in the country’s warehousing market, recording cumulative gross absorption exceeding 110 million sq. ft between 2021 and the first half of 2026, a report…
India must balance tax-base protection with certainty for global investors: Top I-T official
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) India’s international tax framework is at a critical juncture and the country needs to balance protection of its tax base with policy stability, predictability and certainty for global investors, Monica Bhatia, Principal…
Youth to play key role in BRICS energy ties
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The Eighth BRICS Youth Energy Summit 2026, held here, has reaffirmed the pivotal role of BRICS youth in advancing energy cooperation and shaping solutions for a secure, sustainable, inclusive and future-ready energy sector, in…
PPP criticises Pakistan government’s petroleum pricing policy, seeks relief for consumers
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has criticised the government’s petroleum pricing policy, alleging that frequent changes in fuel prices and increased dealer margins were placing an additional financial burden on ordinary…
Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine
London, Aug 19 (IANS) The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has provisionally suspended Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios under the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme after the 31-year-old tested positive for a metabolite of cocaine in June.…
Adani Electricity conducts monsoon safety awareness drive in its power distribution areas
Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Adani Electricity is organising a ‘Monsoon Safety Awareness Drive’ in BMC schools and slums across its power distribution areas to create awareness about electricity safety during the monsoon season. Students, teachers and Adani…
West Bengal can drive industrial growth with cluster-based, export-oriented manufacturing: PHDCCI
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) West Bengal can significantly accelerate its industrialisation by adopting a cluster-based, technology-intensive and export-oriented manufacturing strategy that leverages its strong human capital, industrial base, infrastructure…
After San Francisco tech meets, Gujarat CM heads to Washington DC
San Francisco, Aug 19 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel, on Wednesday concluded the San Francisco leg of his US visit and departed for Washington, D.C., where the state delegation is set to continue its outreach to investors, technology…
Former India selector Neetu David appointed as scouting head of UP Warriorz
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Former India spinner and Women’s ODI World Cup-winning selector Neetu David has been appointed as the head of scouting for UP Warriorz (UPW) ahead of the 2027 Women’s Premier League (WPL) season, the franchise announced on…