Iran introduces permit, registration rules for ships transiting Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Iran on Friday introduced new regulations for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, requiring ships to register in advance and obtain permits and insurance before entering one of the world’s most critical energy…
Rs 65,000 crore worth coal gasification projects underway in India: Govt
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Coal gasification projects worth more than Rs 65,000 crore are currently under execution in India, signalling that the government’s push to convert coal into chemicals, fuels and industrial feedstock is moving from policy…
India’s peak power demand eases as monsoon rains reduce AC use
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) India’s peak power demand witnessed a significant decrease, falling to 241 gigawatts (GW), down from 270.8 GW in May and below the 259 GW peak, as per data from the Grid Controller of India. The power demand eased following…
Indian-origin Cursor cofounder’s net worth hits $5.5 billion after SpaceX deal
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) SpaceX has signed a merger deal for $60 billion in stock to acquire Anysphere Inc. — the parent of AI coding platform Cursor — a move that has made its cofounder Aman Sanger (25) worth an estimated $5.5 billion.…
Pension related benefits reach more J&K residents following UT transition: Minister
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Union MoS for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said that 12 years of governance benefits and pension reforms reached a wider section of employees and pensioners in Jammu & Kashmir after…
‘Another significant step’: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal launches UPI in France
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday launched Unified Payments Interface (UPI) at the iconic Galeries Lafayette in Nice, France, which will enable Indian travellers visiting the country to make seamless payments abroad…
Govt interventions in plant‑based fibre sector convert residue into rural income: Report
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) India’s fibre consumption is likely to rise from about 15 million metric tonnes now to 23 million metric tonnes by 2030, and a surge in sustainable, plant‑based fibres will transform the country’s agricultural…
Akasa Air begins operations from Noida Airport, launches flights to Navi Mumbai and Bengaluru
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Akasa Air on Tuesday commenced commercial operations from Noida International Airport (NIA), becoming one of the first airlines to launch services from the greenfield airport. The carrier started direct flights between Noida and…
How EU-India FTA opens new doors to boost trade
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent four-nation tour of Europe, aimed partly at consolidating strategic relations with key European partners amid the changing geopolitical and trading landscape, has a greater significance in…
Adani’s Navi Mumbai, Guwahati Airports earn global honour for design and sustainability
Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) has strengthened its position as a leading airport infrastructure developer after two of its airports were featured in the prestigious Prix Versailles World’s Most Beautiful Airports List 2026,…