New Delhi, October 13: The National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC), under the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, successfully conducted Day 1 of the e-auction of premium land parcels belonging to Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity operating Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. The first phase marks a significant milestone for NLMC, as it is the Corporation’s first end-to-end e-auction, demonstrating a structured, transparent and technology-driven approach towards monetising surplus public assets. Of the land parcels offered in the first phase, 150 plots were successfully sold, generating a total successful bid value of ₹366.33 crore…
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New Delhi: Once upon a time, a Diwali evening didn’t require much planning at all. Sweets, savouries, guests calling on the off-chance and before you knew it, someone would produce a pack of cards. The living room would slowly transform itself into the game room, and that’s where Tambola, Teen Patti, Antakshari and Housie would take place till very late at night. The games were never what mattered. It was the being together. As celebrations have shifted from feast-filled family gatherings to thoughtfully curated dinners, house parties and small socials with friends and co-workers, that spirit of the holiday is…
Surat (Gujarat) [India], October 12: Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of Textiles, Government of India, and Member of Parliament, graced the 49th Foundation Day celebration of MANTRA (Man-Made Textile Research Association), Surat. On this occasion, MANTRA showcased its work in technical textiles, indigenous machinery, specialised materials for the defence sector, quality testing, sustainable manufacturing and skill development. The occasion was attended by Shri C. R. Patil, Hon’ble Union Minister of Jal Shakti; Shri Mukesh Dalal, Member of Parliament from Surat; Smt. Darshana Jardosh, former Union Minister of State for Textiles; and senior officials from the Ministry of Textiles, including…
New Delhi, October 12: In a major boost to India’s ITIs ecosystem, Shareholders’ Agreements (SHAs) have been signed under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme for the upgradation of Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh through a partnership with ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India). The agreements have been signed between the Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, the Governments of Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh, and AM/NS India, paving the way for the implementation of approved Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) in…
The international commerce area has experienced a structural shift in the last couple of years. Supply chain channels of the past—anchored by regional tolls, physical trade shows and siloed layers of procurement—are rapidly moving to all-digital solutions. What drives this evolution are the SME enterprises and local MSME manufacturers, as these comprise of global production activities. Participating in B2B global trade is not an afterthought but a fundamental strategy for modern industrial manufacturers and suppliers to scale production and find international buyers. The Transition: Moving MSMEs to End-to-End Export Ecosystems Cross-border sourcing has been a major operational hurdle for every…
New Delhi, October 12: In a significant step towards accelerating the development of next-generation therapeutics through artificial intelligence, the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has signed an agreement with Peptris Technologies Private Limited, Bengaluru, Karnataka for financial support of ₹86 crore under the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund. The project, titled VIGOR: Advancing AI-Discovered Molecules from Bench to Clinic, has a total project cost of ₹172 crore. It aims to advance four drug candidates from Technology Readiness Level (TRL)-4 to TRL-6 through preclinical development, validation and preparation for clinical trials. The…
New Delhi, October 12: The coal stocks at domestic coal-based power plants have remained stable above 18 million tonnes (MT) since 29 September 2026. Stock was 18.932 MT on 29 September and is at 18.205 MT on 10 October 2026. The stabilisation reflects coal supplies keeping pace with daily consumption at power plants and the supply to the plants with critical stocks is being closely monitored, with requirement-based redistribution of coal to vulnerable stations to ensure adequate supplies and uninterrupted power generation. Stock accretion was recorded on two dates in October 2026: The pace of depletion has eased considerably in…
Women-led BestLine Home Studio begins its modern home interiors journey in Pune. Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 10: As modern Indian homeowners increasingly seek interiors that combine functionality, personal expression and lasting quality, the home interiors industry is witnessing a shift towards more organised, transparent and customer-focused solutions. Bringing a fresh perspective to this evolving landscape, BestLine Home Studio has begun its journey with its flagship experience centre at Balewadi High Street, Baner, Pune, welcoming homeowners to discover a new approach to creating beautiful and thoughtfully designed living spaces. Led by women entrepreneurs Ms. Mansi Shirke and Ms. Sayli Shirke, Founders…
For years, the early-career playbook followed a familiar sequence: earn a degree, prepare a résumé, apply for jobs and wait for an opportunity. But young professionals today are entering a world where qualifications alone tell only part of the story. Projects, competitions, opinions, networks, skills and the ability to communicate what one has accomplished are increasingly becoming part of professional identity. The challenge is no longer simply building capability. It is making that capability visible. That is the idea behind Get Unstoppable on LinkedIn, a collaboration between Unstop and LinkedIn designed for students and early-career professionals in India. At its…
New Delhi, October 9: The 10th edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 commenced at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, on October 07, 2026 bringing together technology companies, startups, innovators, policymakers, researchers and industry leaders from across India and the world. The event was formally inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi October 8, 2026. Being held from October 07 – 10, 2026 under the theme “Scale Without Boundaries”, IMC 2026 provides a platform for dialogue, innovation and collaboration around next-generation connectivity and emerging technologies. The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) has set up a dedicated pavilion at IMC…
