Col Sofiya Qureshi remarks row: SIT files status report in SC, hearing on MP Minister’s pleas tomorrow

IANS | May 27, 2025 9:05 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed its registry to accept the status report filed by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the controversial remarks made by Madhya Pradesh Tribal Welfare Minister Vijay Shah against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, the Indian Army officer who briefed the media throughout Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.

India set for above-normal monsoon; boost to agriculture likely

IANS | May 27, 2025 7:07 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released its updated forecast for the 2025 Southwest Monsoon, bringing encouraging news for the country. According to the report issued on Tuesday, rainfall during the upcoming monsoon season from June to September is likely to be above normal across most parts of India.

India's coal import bill falls by $7.93 billion as local production surges in FY25

IANS | May 27, 2025 6:49 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) India’s coal imports declined by 7.9 per cent to 243.62 million tonnes (MT) during financial year 2024-25 due to the increase in domestic production of the fossil fuel, resulting in a massive saving in foreign exchange to the tune of $7.93 billion (Rs 60681.67 crore) in the import bill, according to a Coal Ministry statement issued on Tuesday.

Maharashtra scraps Olectra order for 5,150 e-buses as firm fails to deliver

IANS | May 27, 2025 6:03 PM

Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) The price of Olectra Greentech Ltd shares plunged by as much as 14 per cent in the stock market on Tuesday to touch an intraday low of Rs 1,160 in morning trade, as the Maharashtra government decided to scrap the order for 5,150 electric buses placed with the company for the state transport service.