Luminous partners with SIDBI to Accelerate Solar Financing for MSMEs in India
New Delhi: In a significant step towards enabling wider adoption of solar energy amongst MSMEs in the country, Luminous Power Technologies, India’s leading consumer energy fulfilment company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). The partnership aims to expand faster access to structured, affordable financing for MSMEs, […]
Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary Gets Ramsar Tag; India takes score to 99!
New Delhi: The Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary of Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh has been designated as a Ramsar site. Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav on Wednesday informed on social media website X. Bhupendra Yadav writes, “This announcement brings a boost for local livelihoods and global biodiversity, along with water and climate security. This marks Uttar Pradesh’s […]
INS Sunayna Arrives At Jakarta Under Indian Navy’s IOS SAGAR Initiative
New Delhi: Indian Navy’s INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel deployed under the IOS SAGAR initiative, arrived at Jakarta, Indonesia on 21 Apr 2026, marking the third port call of its operational deployment to the Indian Ocean Region. The ship, with a multinational crew from 16 Friendly Foreign Countries onboard, transited the narrow Malacca and Singapore Straits prior to arrival, demonstrating high standards […]
India and Republic of Korea Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation in MSME Sector
New Delhi: During the ongoing visit of the delegation led by Lee Jae Myung, President of the Republic of Korea, to India, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of SMEs and Startups on April 20, 2026, to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the MSME sector. […]
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Addresses German Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence and Security in Berlin
New Delhi: Defence Minister (Raksha Mantri) Rajnath Singh on Tuesday addressed German Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence and Security in Berlin. He called for enhanced #IndiaGermany defence industrial partnerships, inviting German industry to co-create, co-develop and co-innovate under #AatmanirbharBharat to effectively tackle emerging security threats. Emphasising that coordinated responses, trusted strategic partnerships and adaptability to […]
India’s Seafood Exports Hit All-Time High of ₹72,000 Crore
New Delhi: India’s seafood exports rose to a record ₹72,325.82 crore (US$ 8.28 billion) in FY 2025–26, with volumes reaching 19.32 lakh metric tonnes, according to provisional data released by MPEDA. Frozen shrimp remained the primary growth driver, contributing ₹47,973.13 crore (US$ 5.51 billion), accounting for over two-thirds of total export earnings. Shipments of shrimp […]
BHEL Powers India’s Nuclear Milestone as Indigenous PFBR Achieves First Criticality at Kalpakkam
New Delhi: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) played key role in achieving First Criticality of indigenously designed 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam. It is a historic achievement of India’s civil nuclear journey. BHEL was a key partner in this landmark achievement. It said, “On the Primary Reactor Side, BHEL has contributed […]
CleanMax to supply hybrid renewable power to Shell’s LNG terminal and technology centre in India
New Delhi: Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Limited (NSE: CLEANMAX | BSE: 544717) (“CleanMax”), India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider for the commercial and industrial sector, has announced that it will supply renewable electricity from its hybrid wind– solar projects to Shell India’s assets in Gujarat and Karnataka. This collaboration covers multiple sites with a […]
16 MoUs Signed at India–Korea Business Forum to Boost Bilateral Cooperation
New Delhi: President of the Republic of Korea (ROK), Lee Jae Myung, today said that India, as the world’s fourth-largest economy and home to 1.4 billion people, stands as a key pillar of the global economy. Addressing the India–Korea Business Forum in New Delhi, he noted that there is significant scope to further expand business […]
Jindal Stainless launches ‘Jindal Infinity’ stainless steel rebars in Punjab, takes product to retail
Amritsar: Jindal Stainless has announced the retail debut of its stainless steel rebars, ‘Jindal Infinity’, with a launch in Punjab, marking a strategic step towards bringing advanced construction solutions closer to end consumers. The product was unveiled in Amritsar through a two-day event hosted by Jindal Stainless, bringing together contractors, architects, and structural engineers, key […]