New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Tuesday made his first official visit to New Delhi after assuming office, holding crucial discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on the state’s worsening financial condition, pending projects and the state’s future development roadmap. Addressing the media after the meetings, Satheesan said the Centre was briefed about Kerala’s priorities and the need for support for the state’s …
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New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Emerging cities in India are emerging as the next growth hubs for global capability centres (GCCs), recording a 42 per cent rise in GCC job openings compared to 19 per cent growth in metro cities, driven by improving infrastructure, supportive government policies and the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI), according to a report released on Tuesday.The report, titled Emerging Cities: India’s Next Frontier for GCC Expansion Report 2026, released by ANSR, said Ind…
Mumbai, May 26 (IANS) Shares of Techno Electric and Engineering Company tumbled nearly 13 per cent during intra-day trade on Tuesday after the company reported a decline in its fourth-quarter profit.The stock fell as much as 12.8 per cent on the BSE to an intra-day low of Rs 1,194 per share.However, it recovered some losses later in the session and was trading 11.8 per cent lower at Rs 1,208.8 apiece at around 1:25 p.m.The decline in the share price came after Techno Electric announced its finan…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The Centre on Monday notified the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Amendment Order, 2026, aimed to provide additional relaxation and convenience to domestic LPG consumers who shift to piped natural gas (PNG) connections.Under the amended provisions, LPG consumers who have PNG connections as well may apply for termination of the LPG connection within 30 days of obtaining a PNG connection. These consumers may obtain a transfer voucher for fut…
Hyderabad, May 25 (IANS) Telangana BJP leaders on Monday slammed the Congress government in the state for what they called gross failure in procuring food grains from farmers.The party leaders led by state president N. Ramchander Rao on Monday launched three day programme titled ‘Rythu Gosa – BJP Bharosa’ (Farmers’ distress, BJP’s reassurance).They visited procurement centres in Vikarabad and Medak and interacted with farmers.During a visit to Parigi Agricultural Procurement Centre, they int…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) India’s steel sector is now entering a new phase where growth is no longer measured solely in volume, but also in sustainability, reflecting a deeper evolution in industrial priorities, according to an article in the Kuwaiti media. The country’s proposed National Steel Policy 2025 targets an increase in crude steel capacity to 400 million tons by 2035–36, up from around 168 million tons currently, which firmly outlines the ambitious expansion plans ahead, the repor…
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The Union government has notified the guidelines of the Rs 33,660 crore BHAVYA Central Sector Scheme for selecting 50 proposals to set up industrial parks with world class infrastructure to facilitate investment for manufacturing growth and increasing employment in the country. The first phase will comprise two rounds of selection.”The window for the first round of selection will open on June 1 and close on July 31. Up to 20 proposals are expected to be selected in the f…
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The Great Nicobar Project, work on which is underway, aims to transform the island into a strategic maritime and economic hub by leveraging its proximity to the global East–West shipping route and reducing dependence on foreign transshipment ports, keeping in view India’s defence and national security, an article contended.The project, which will strengthen India’s strategic presence in the Andaman Sea and Southeast Asia, seeks to balance port-led economic growth w…
Bengaluru, May 23 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that the state government has taken a major step towards the overall development of Bengaluru by initiating the construction of an international-standard cricket stadium at Suryanagar near the city, which he added would boost sports, tourism, employment generation and economic growth. Speaking after inaugurating and laying foundation stones for multiple housing and infrastructure projects organised jointly by the Hou…
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) From the Navi Mumbai International Airport to the redevelopment of Dharavi, the Adani Group is making huge investment towards the holistic economic growth of Maharashtra, industry veterans and experts said here on Friday.Speaking at the ‘Hindu Maharashtra Infrastructure Conclave 2026’ here, Jamshed, Distinguished Fellow at Chintan Research Foundation (CRF), said there are many other sectors like electricity and renewable energy where Adani Group is working and contribut…