A planned visit of a senior BSNL director to Prayagraj has been cancelled after an internal office order detailing arrangements for underwear, towel and soap went viral on social media. Vivek Banzal, director (CFA) of the BSNL Board, was scheduled to visit from February 25–26, but officials confirmed on Tuesday that the trip has now…
BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal has appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah for renaming Delhi to Indraprastha, emphasizing its ancient historical significance. He argues that the current name, Delhi, emerged later and only reflects a narrow historical timeframe. Khandelwal supported his appeal by referring to the Mahabharata and archaeological excavations at Purana Qila, claiming…
The Indian government has announced that, starting April 1, 2026, all petrol sold across the nation must contain up to 20% ethanol and maintain a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95. This mandate is part of a broader effort to reduce oil imports, cut emissions, and boost demand for crops like sugarcane and maize,…
RBI April Exit Window: Investors who have put money in Sovereign Gold Bonds now have clear information for the next financial year. The Reserve Bank of India has released the schedule for early redemption of five SGB tranches. These bonds have completed the required five year lock in period and can now be redeemed in…
India’s ride-hailing market could soon become even more competitive. A new platform called Nembharat is preparing to enter the space with bold promises aimed at both drivers and passengers. At a time when complaints about surge pricing and falling driver earnings often make headlines, this upcoming service says it wants to offer a simpler and…
Shares of Indian solar equipment makers tumbled on Wednesday after the U.S. Department of Commerce announced preliminary countervailing duties on solar imports from India and select Asian nations. The move triggered sharp selling across the sector, with investors reacting to the steep tariff measures aimed at offsetting alleged government subsidies. Waaree Energies Ltd dropped as…
An Indian entrepreneur in Sweden has stepped down as founder and CEO of his startup, sold the business, and returned to India, blaming what he described as a “hostile” and “dysfunctional” immigration system. Abhijith Nag Balasubramanya, who built a microgreens company in Skellefteå, said he was forced to leave the country after his case with…
NemBharat offers zero-commission and no-surge pricing model What’s the story India’s ride-hailing industry is about to witness a new player, NemBharat. The platform promises to offer a zero-commission and no-surge pricing model for passengers. This makes it a direct competitor to established names like Uber, Ola, and Rapido. The launch of NemBharat comes shortly after…
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(Recasts, adds details) LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) – Britain on Tuesday sanctioned oil pipeline giant Transneft among nearly 300 other Russian targets, in what it said was its largest package of measures since the early months of the Ukraine war. Announcing the sanctions on the fourth anniversary of the war, the government said Transneft…