Govt lifts curbs on commercial LPG as supply improves

IANS | June 25, 2026 7:37 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) In a major relief to industrial and commercial LPG consumers, the government on Thursday removed all sectoral restrictions on the supply of non-domestic packed LPG and restored supplies to the levels prevailing prior to the West Asia crisis.

Govt extends rare earth scheme’s global tender timelines

IANS | June 25, 2026 5:52 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The Ministry of Heavy Industries has extended timelines for a global tender under the scheme to promote manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnet (REPM) to facilitate wider participation and provide additional time for stakeholders in bidding process, an official statement said on Thursday.

IBM unveils world's first sub-1 nanometre chip technology

IANS | June 25, 2026 4:57 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) US-based technology giant IBM on Thursday unveiled what it described as the world's first sub-1 nanometre (nm) chip technology, a major breakthrough for the semiconductor industry as it approaches the physical limits of conventional chip scaling.

Nagpur airport to emerge as growth engine for Central India: Nitin Gadkari

IANS | June 25, 2026 4:45 PM

Nagpur, June 25 (IANS) Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said on Thursday that the modernisation and expansion of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur, would significantly strengthen Central India's economic landscape by enhancing connectivity, attracting investments, generating employment, and promoting industrial growth across Vidarbha.