U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will receive between 30 and 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil at prevailing market prices, following a dramatic U.S. military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The claim, made through Trump’s social media platform Truth…
Month: January 2026
India’s Pharma & MedTech Achieve Historic 2025 Growth
India significantly strengthened its position as a global pharmaceutical and medical technology hub in 2025, with major achievements across affordable healthcare, domestic manufacturing, research innovation, and global collaboration. The Department of Pharmaceuticals, under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, reported record investments, exports, and innovation milestones during the year. Janaushadhi…
CCI Clears Nippon Steel’s Full Acquisition of Krosaki
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Nippon Steel Corporation’s acquisition of Krosaki Harima Corporation, clearing the way for the Japanese steel major to assume full ownership of the refractory products manufacturer. The approval marks a key regulatory milestone in a transaction that consolidates Nippon Steel’s control over its…
Indian Railways Powers Toward Full Electrification
Indian Railways is on the brink of a historic milestone under its Mission 100% Electrification, having electrified nearly its entire rail network. As of November 2025, about 99.2% of the country’s Broad Gauge routes have been electrified, positioning India among the world’s most advanced railway systems in terms of electric…
NITI Aayog Releases Trade Watch Quarterly on India’s Auto Exports
NITI Aayog on Tuesday released the fifth edition of its flagship publication, Trade Watch Quarterly, offering a detailed and data-driven assessment of India’s trade performance amid changing global economic conditions. The latest edition, covering the first quarter of FY 2025–26 (April–June 2025), places a special emphasis on the structure, competitiveness,…
MOIL Records Best-Ever Q3 and Nine-Month Production in FY26
State-owned manganese ore producer MOIL Limited has delivered its strongest production performance ever during the third quarter and the first nine months of the financial year 2025–26, marking a significant operational milestone for the company. The achievement reflects sustained improvements in mine planning, mechanisation, and workforce productivity across its operating…
India Launches Rs 17 Lakh Crore PPP Project Pipeline
In a major push to boost infrastructure investment, the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), under the Ministry of Finance, has unveiled a three-year Public Private Partnership (PPP) project pipeline. Announced as part of the Union Budget 2025-26, the pipeline includes 852 projects spanning Central Infrastructure Ministries and States/Union Territories, with…
Ministers Joshi & Gadkari Promote Hydrogen Mobility in India
Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi (New and Renewable Energy) and Nitin Gadkari (Road Transport and Highways) took a joint ride in the Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) today, underscoring the Government of India’s commitment to clean mobility and green hydrogen adoption. The ride, from Bharat Mandapam to Minister Gadkari’s…
National Workshop on Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats at Pune
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, in collaboration with the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Maharashtra, is organizing a two-day national workshop at Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA), Pune, on 8–9 January 2026. The workshop aims to showcase best practices of Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats…
Bhupender Yadav Reviews NCR Air Pollution Action Plans
Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister, Shri Bhupender Yadav, today chaired a high-level review of the action plans submitted by Rajasthan and Punjab to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR. This marks the fifth meeting in the series, aimed at strengthening inter-state coordination and ensuring tangible improvements in air quality…
