E20 fuel: Jairam Ramesh questions ecological impact, water usage

Jairam Ramesh criticised the E20 fuel rollout, citing its ecological impact on water resources and food security. He alleged India’s ethanol production relies on water-intensive crops, unlike other nations using agricultural residues. Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday criticised the Centre’s nationwide rollout of E20 fuel, alleging that while it … Read more

JPSC, JSSC exam row: SFI, DYFI hold protest in Ranchi for aspirants

SFI and DYFI led a protest in Ranchi for JPSC/JSSC aspirants, demanding transparency in state recruitment exams and dialogue with CM Hemant Soren. The government responded by forming a team of ministers to hold discussions with the students. The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) and the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) on Thursday organised … Read more

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed defeated establishment-backed Haley Stevens to win the Democratic nomination for the US Senate in Michigan, marking a significant victory for the party’s progressive wing in a closely watched primary. Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed has secured the Democratic nomination for the US Senate in Michigan, defeating establishment-backed Representative Haley Stevens in a closely … Read more

BYND Stock Heads For Second Weekly Gains: Beyond Meat Sees Early Turnaround Signs As CEO Maps Three-Part Growth Strategy

Beyond Meat posted a second-quarter net profit of $16.4 million, compared with a net loss of $31.8 million last year. Beyond Meat reported $68.8 million in Q2 revenue, with improving margins, costs and overseas demand despite lower sales.  Brown said Beyond Meat is seeing growth opportunities in Europe and Canada while facing U.S. market challenges.  … Read more

Energy security redefined, now hinges on manufacturing resilience: Minister

Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy stated that India’s energy security has evolved from resource access to manufacturing resilience and tech supply chains. He outlined the country’s strategy to become a leading producer of clean energy technologies. Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday asserted that the definition of energy security … Read more

BNP slams India for Hasina’s speech, warns of harm to bilateral ties

BNP’s Syed Moazzem Hossain Alal condemned India for allowing ousted PM Sheikh Hasina’s virtual address, stating it’s ‘harmful’ for bilateral ties. He demanded India hand over the convicted former PM and other Awami League leaders to Bangladesh. BNP Condemns Hasina’s Address from India Syed Moazzem Hossain Alal, adviser to Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman and … Read more

India, South Africa discuss PTA, collaboration on critical minerals

Union Minister Piyush Goyal met South Africa’s Parks Tau to discuss deepening trade relations, signing the ToRs for the India-SACU PTA, and exploring collaboration in critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing sectors. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held bilateral discussions with South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau to enhance economic … Read more

Indian firm Aerolloy bags Airbus deal for A320, A330, A350 parts

Airbus has selected PTC Industries’ subsidiary, Aerolloy Technologies, to develop and supply titanium castings for its A320neo, A330neo, and A350 aircraft. This marks a significant milestone for the Indian firm in the global aerospace supply chain. Airbus has selected Aerolloy Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of PTC Industries, for the development, qualification and supply of … Read more

India helps Nepal rebuild two schools in Kavrepalanchowk district

Under its post-earthquake reconstruction aid, India has laid the foundation stones for two new school buildings in Nepal’s Kavrepalanchowk district. The projects, costing over NPR 11 crore, will enhance educational infrastructure. The foundation stones for the construction of new school buildings at two secondary schools in Nepal’s Kavrepalanchowk district have been laid under the Government … Read more

J&K women blend patriotism with skill-building for ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’

Ahead of Independence Day, women trainees at SBI RSETI in J&K’s Udhampur are handcrafting National Flags for the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. This initiative combines free tailoring training for financial independence with patriotic nation-building. Ahead of the 79th Independence Day, women trainees at the State Bank of India Rural Self Employment Training Institute (SBI RSETI) … Read more