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NEW DELHI: The National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) 2.0 has set a target of Rs 16.7 lakh crore from monetisation of assets belonging to 12 sectors in more than 2,000 projects over five years from fiscal year 2026 to 2030, a roadmap prepared by govt’s policy think tank Niti Aayog showed on Monday. The aggregate assets…
Traffic jam in Delhi Mumbai expressway (Photo credit -PTI) More than one lakh motorists stranded during a massive traffic gridlock on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway earlier this month will receive toll refunds worth Rs 5.16 crore, after authorities decided to return charges deducted despite suspension orders.The disruption followed a gas tanker accident on February 3 on…
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu has a total of 5,67,07,380 electors — 28,960,838 women and 27,738,925 men, according to the final electoral roll of the Special Intensive Revision 2026 released on Monday.Chief Electoral Officer of Tamil Nadu, Archana Patnaik, released the final electoral roll.Post the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the state saw 97.37 lakh voter deletions, with…
Indian tech reviewer alleges racism at luxury Mauritius resort: ‘Imagine begging after paying Rs 3.5 lakh ‘ An Indian technology reviewer has alleged racial discrimination during a stay at a luxury resort in Mauritius, saying staff prioritised European guests while ignoring him and his parents. The claims were shared on X by a user known…
The Union Budget’s excise duty waiver on biogas blended with compressed natural gas could unlock investments worth up to Rs 1 lakh crore, industry body Indian Biogas Association said on Sunday, highlighting a potential boost to India’s clean energy transition.The industry body said the Union Budget 2026 decision to waive excise duty on compressed biogas…
Mukesh Ambani at AI Impact Summit Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani said that the group will bring down the cost of artificial intelligence (AI) in a manner similar to mobile data. The Reliance Group’s venture Jio along with RIL plans to invest Rs 10 lakh cr over the next 7 years starting this year, Mukesh…
Smuggling protected wildlife is a serious criminal offence in most countries, carrying strict penalties because of its impact on biodiversity, biosecurity, and conservation efforts. The illegal trade in animals is often driven by demand for exotic pets, private collectors, or black-market resale, and it still remains one of the most profitable forms of transnational crime…
The Income Tax Department has flagged cases involving non-disclosure of overseas assets and foreign income. (AI image) Income Tax Notice alert! The Income Tax Department is cracking down on alleged misreporting of income by senior executives across multinational companies and startups. Several such executives earning over Rs 50 lakh have received tax notices from the…
The pricing noted applies to the 49 kWh variant and is based on an assumed daily usage of 60 km. NEW DELHI: India’s electric vehicle market is set for intense competition with Maruti Suzuki launching the all-new e-Vitara at a starting price of Rs 10.99 lakh, with a Rs 3.99 per km Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) ownership…
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat’s electoral strength contracted 13.4% to 4.4 crore voters on completion of a special intensive revision (SIR) that saw 77 lakh-odd names being deleted from the 2025 rolls and 9.5 lakh new electors getting added to the final list published Tuesday. The double-digit percentage decline caps two rounds of scrutiny, starting with 73.7 lakh…
