Bhubaneswar’s industrial powerhouse, NALCO, is charting a bold course towards capacity enhancement and sustainability. CMD Brajendra Pratap Singh disclosed that the company will add 0.5 million tonnes to its smelting capacity as part of the national push for Viksit Bharat 2047. The Rs 30,000 crore investment under the 2030 plan includes a state-of-the-art smelter and 1,080 MW thermal power facility. DPR preparation is underway, with board nod expected soon, paving the way for groundbreaking at the Angul site. Designed as a brownfield upgrade, this project addresses India’s growing aluminium needs with cutting-edge, low-emission tech. By 2030, it promises to elevate…
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A triumphant year for Indian manufacturing: Electronics exports shattered records in 2025, crossing $47 billion—₹4.15 lakh crore—for the first time, boasting a robust 37% growth over 2024’s $34.93 billion. The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) program deserves much credit, particularly in skyrocketing smartphone shipments. Smartphones formed the backbone, contributing about $30 billion or two-thirds of total exports. This segment hit an all-time peak, with December figures at $4.17 billion, up 16.8% from December 2024. Notably, seven months in 2025 surpassed the $4 billion mark, reflecting unwavering international appetite. Looking back, 2025 smartphone exports equaled 38% of the five-year total from 2021, aggregating…
The Asian Cricket Council has announced a thrilling T20 spectacle: the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament, set to unfold in Bangkok from February 13 to 22. This platform is designed to nurture budding female cricketers from full-member ‘A’ teams and leading associate nations. Group A features a powerhouse lineup with India A, Pakistan A, UAE, and Nepal, promising rivalries that transcend the field. In Group B, Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A, Malaysia, and Bangladesh gear up for intense competition. India A’s schedule starts strong with UAE on day one, February 13. The highlight? A charged India-Pakistan ‘A’ encounter on…
Corruption in India’s oil sector faced a major blow as CBI agents nabbed an HPCL sales officer in the act of taking a Rs 1 lakh bribe. The dramatic bust unfolded in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, where Prateek Tagle, the implicated officer, was trapped during a covert operation. According to details emerging from the case, Tagle had been pressuring a local businessman to pay Rs 2 lakh for smoothing the handover process of a retail petrol pump owned by the latter’s spouse. When the complainant balked at the demand, Tagle proposed a staggered payment, starting with Rs 1 lakh upfront. Prompt action…
In a high-stakes dialogue in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar pressed Poland’s Deputy PM Radosław Sikorski to stand firmly against terrorism originating across borders. The Monday meeting addressed escalating security threats in South Asia, with India seeking unequivocal support from its European partner. Jaishankar opened by acknowledging the evolving India-Poland relations but pivoted quickly to regional perils. He reminded Sikorski of his familiarity with cross-border terror challenges and called for zero tolerance, explicitly warning against any aid to terror setups in India’s vicinity. Tensions lingered from Sikorski’s prior Pakistan trip, where a joint statement alluded to Jammu and…
In a decisive move to end decades of insurgency, Chhattisgarh security forces have initiated a ‘focused search operation’ targeting the elusive Maoist commander Paparao. For over a week, specialized teams have been combing the border regions of Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, acting on credible leads about his whereabouts. Paparao is considered the last major hurdle in clearing the West Bastar Division of extremist influence, making his capture or elimination a top priority for the state. Paparao’s profile is one of a veteran insurgent who has survived decades in the jungle. Known to carry an AK-47 and lead violent strikes against infrastructure…
Security forces struck a major victory against Naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur, where a fierce encounter left six rebels dead, four of them women cadres. The operation targeted a forested hilly border zone near Bhopalpatnam and Farsegarh stations in the National Park area. Intelligence inputs pinpointed Dilip Bendza, a key figure in the National Park Area Committee, prompting a coordinated search by elite units from DGR Bijapur, DGR Dantewada, STF, and CRPF 214. The firefight broke out as Maoists unleashed a barrage of bullets. Recovery operations yielded six bodies, including high-value target Dilip Bendza (Rs 8 lakh reward) and his associates:…
Madhya Pradesh’s roads claimed another life in a brazen hit-and-run case in Khargone, where a careless driver mowed down innocent pedestrians and a biker before escaping. The accident in Maheshwar tehsil’s Dharagaon area has sparked outrage, with one fatality and three serious injuries reported. The sequence of events began at approximately 9 AM when a car racing at breakneck speed collided with motorcyclist Munna Karma (55), en route to purchase spices. The impact also felled Kailash (52) and Shubham, who was carrying his young daughter on the bike. Post-collision, the car crashed into a roadside tree, coming to a halt,…
Vidarbha etched their name in history by winning the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, their first-ever triumph in India’s premier domestic List A competition. The final showdown against seasoned champions Saurashtra ended in celebration for Vidarbha, thanks to a collective brilliance from five exceptional performers. The final was illuminated by Atharva Taide’s masterful century as an opener, clinching him the Player of the Match award. This victory wasn’t a fluke; it was built on the shoulders of three prolific batsmen and two lethal bowlers who shone brightly across the tournament. Aman Ravindra Mokhade topped the run-scorers’ list with a staggering 814…
In a strong defense of Congress stalwart Rahul Gandhi, Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari emphasized on Monday how the Leader of Opposition never shirks his responsibilities toward Raebareli. Speaking to the media in Lucknow, Tiwari covered Gandhi’s impending visit, national security concerns, J&K terror incidents, and the MGNREGA name change controversy. Gandhi arrives at Lucknow airport today en route to his two-day Raebareli schedule, packed with meetings with residents, workers, problem-solving sessions, and project assessments. Tiwari highlighted Gandhi’s dedication: ‘He always prioritizes his electoral area and upholds his MP obligations impeccably.’ On defense, Tiwari critiqued the government’s self-reliance rhetoric while…