New Delhi : Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil), together with the Venture Center and CSIR–National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), today co-hosted the Pune outreach of MC²+ IGNITE – India’s flagship energy innovation accelerator – at the NCL Main Auditorium. The programme, “Advancing Energy Innovations,” held under the aegis of the MC² Foundation with guidance from the…
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New Delhi, September 1: The Central Government has tightened restrictions on sugar inventories held by dealers, reducing the permissible stock limit from 4,000 quintals to 2,000 quintals from September 15, 2026. The revised ceiling will remain in force until November 30, 2026, as part of measures to prevent excessive accumulation of sugar, discourage speculative trading…
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New Delhi, August 29, 2026; European stock markets could require a fresh improvement in corporate earnings and profitability to maintain their recent gains, with artificial intelligence-driven productivity emerging as a potential catalyst, according to a Morgan Stanley Wealth Management assessment. European equities have performed strongly since a recovery in global manufacturing began in November 2025.…
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New Delhi, August 29, 2026; The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Saturday said the revised pricing mechanism for Compressed Biogas (CBG) under the GOBARdhan Scheme has been structured to strengthen the financial viability of CBG producers while limiting any impact on consumers. The ministry issued the clarification in response to reports suggesting that…
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New Delhi, August 27, 2026; Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has cautioned that the rapid rise of artificial intelligence could reshape society in profound ways, warning that the technology may either help narrow economic disparities or create new forms of injustice. In a recent essay titled “The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make…
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New Delhi, August 27, 2026; Nvidia is reportedly preparing to acquire artificial intelligence startup Hugging Face for around USD 12.9 billion, in what could become one of the chipmaker’s largest acquisitions, according to a report by The Information cited by Reuters. Hugging Face has emerged as a major platform for the AI industry, offering access…
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New Delhi, August 24, 2026; India emerged as the dominant force in Asia-Pacific’s office real estate market during the first half of 2026, accounting for more than 70 per cent of total office leasing across the region, according to a latest Colliers report. The Asia Pacific Office Market Insights H1 2026 report said office leasing…
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New Delhi, August 24, 2026; India’s aviation industry may witness a gradual improvement in international passenger demand in the coming months, even as the domestic market faces a period of moderation, according to an assessment by brokerage firm Equirus. International operations recorded a sequential improvement during August, with passenger traffic handled by Indian carriers estimated…
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New Delhi, August 23, 2026; Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal is scheduled to visit Brazil, Argentina and Chile from August 24 to 28 as India steps up efforts to expand and diversify its trade relations with South America. During the visit, Agrawal will lead discussions with Brazil and Argentina through Joint Trade Committee meetings, focusing on…
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New Delhi, August 21, 2026; India’s private credit ecosystem is expected to maintain its momentum over the next one to two years, with investors continuing to see opportunities across sectors despite intensifying competition and an uncertain global economic environment. According to an EY survey, private credit investments in India reached USD 3.5 billion during the…
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