NHPC project order by SC likely to feature in Nepal-India energy talks

IANS | July 13, 2026 4:35 PM

Kathmandu, July 13 (IANS) Nepal's Supreme Court order directing the government to work on increasing Nepal's share of free electricity from the 480 MW Phukot Karnali Hydropower Project being developed by India's state-owned NHPC Limited, is likely to be one of the key issues during high-level bilateral energy talks between both countries this week.

NSE CEO’s remuneration jumps to Rs 15.88 crore in 2 years from Rs 11.26 crore in FY24: DRHP

IANS | July 13, 2026 4:28 PM

Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) The National Stock Exchange (NSE) Managing Director and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan's remuneration increased by about 41 per cent over the last two financial years to Rs 15.88 crore in FY26, according to the exchange's draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) ahead of its proposed initial public offering (IPO).

India’s merchandise exports rise 15.5 pc to $40.41 billion in June

IANS | July 13, 2026 3:54 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) India’s merchandise exports increased by 15.5 per cent (year-on-year) to $40.41 billion in June this year, compared with the corresponding figure of $34.98 billion in the same month last year, according to data released by the Commerce Ministry on Monday.

Bharat Tex 2026 to bring together 7,000 buyers, 1,600 exhibitors

IANS | July 13, 2026 3:25 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Bharat Tex 2026 -- India's largest global textile event -- will begin here on Tuesday, bringing together more than 7,000 buyers, over 1,600 exhibitors and delegates from more than 20 countries to showcase the country's textile value chain and strengthen global trade partnerships, according to an official statement issued on Monday.

India-made warships come of age as guardians of maritime frontiers

IANS | July 13, 2026 2:17 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) The India-made Nilgiri, Sandhayak and Arnala classes of warships in the Indian Navy fleet reflect the steady evolution of the country’s naval capability and defence manufacturing. The three classes of Naval vessels strengthen surface combat, hydrography and coastal anti-submarine warfare, according to an official factsheet released on Monday.