The Union Cabinet has approved enhanced financial powers for POWERGRID, raising its permissible equity investment limit from ₹5,000 crore to ₹7,500 crore per subsidiary. The decision is expected to accelerate India’s power transmission expansion and strengthen renewable energy evacuation infrastructure. The approval was granted by the Cabinet Committee on Economic…
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Bharat Bandh Today: What’s Open, What’s Closed
New Delhi: A nationwide Bharat Bandh called by a joint platform of trade unions and farmer groups has disrupted several public services across India on Wednesday, February 12. While essential services are functioning, banking operations, state transport and certain government offices are witnessing significant impact in multiple states. Why Has…
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BSNL Expands 4G, Subscriber Base Nears 9.3 Crore
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has significantly accelerated its nationwide 4G expansion using indigenously developed technology, marking a major milestone in India’s push for telecom self-reliance. As part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the state-run telecom operator is upgrading existing sites with indigenous 4G stacks while steadily expanding its subscriber…
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8th Pay Commission: FNPO Demands 3.25 Fitment & 5% Increment
The Federation of National Postal Organisation (FNPO) has submitted its recommendations for the upcoming 8th Pay Commission, urging the government to adopt a multi-level fitment factor ranging from 3.0 to 3.25 for central government employees. The body also recommends increasing the annual increment from the current 3% to 5% to…
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Coal India to Sell 15% BCCL Stake, CMPDI IPO by March
State-owned Coal India Limited (CIL) has outlined an aggressive disinvestment roadmap, announcing plans to sell its remaining 15 percent stake in Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) within the next six months. The move comes shortly after BCCL’s successful stock market debut and signals Coal India’s broader strategy to unlock value…
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8th Pay Commission: Comparing 6th & 7th CPC Raises
Central government employees and pensioners across India are closely tracking developments related to the proposed 8th Pay Commission, hoping for a meaningful revision in salaries and pensions after years of rising living costs. While the government has not yet issued a formal notification, discussions around possible pay hikes and fitment…
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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…
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SAIL Records Strong Sales Growth During April–November 2025
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), the country’s largest steel producer, has reported a strong and resilient sales performance during the April–November 2025 period, underlining its market leadership and customer-centric approach. Despite global price pressures and uncertain trade conditions, the Maharatna PSU achieved cumulative sales of 12.7 million tonnes, marking…
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WCL’s Big Push: More Coal, New Projects & SHASTRA Hub
The Union Minister of State for Coal & Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, on Thursday chaired a high-level review at the Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) headquarters in Nagpur and inaugurated several projects aimed at strengthening operations and security. Emphasising WCL’s central role in meeting India’s coal requirements, the Minister underlined…
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Indian Railways Celebrates Constitution Day Across Zones
On 26 November 2025, Indian Railways commemorated Constitution Day with a series of events across its zones and divisions, reaffirming its commitment to uphold the values enshrined in the Constitution of India. The central ceremony was held at Railway Board Headquarters, Rail Bhawan, where Chairman & CEO Shri Satish Kumar,…