Andaman & Nicobar Islands poised to give India a strategic, economic edge

IANS | July 17, 2026 3:48 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The Andaman & Nicobar Islands are poised to become a strategic gateway for India, a world-class transhipment and logistics hub for the Bay of Bengal, and a model of ecological stewardship, with the government approving the ambitious Rs 81,000 crore Great Nicobar Island Development Project (GNIDP), according to a report.

Govt set to hold 2nd National Workshop on pension litigation

IANS | July 17, 2026 3:37 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare will organise the 2nd National Workshop on Pension Litigation here on July 18 to improve pension litigation management through greater coordination amongst all stakeholders, an official statement said on Friday.

NDTV Profit announces nominees for Business Leadership Awards 2026

IANS | July 17, 2026 2:38 PM

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) NDTV Profit on Friday announced the nominees for the Business Leadership Awards 2026, recognising a diverse set of leaders, companies and institutions that have played a key role in shaping India's evolving business landscape, with the winners set to be announced in Mumbai on July 26.

'Semicon 2.0' may create up to 2 lakh jobs in next five years: Industry

IANS | July 17, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) India's semiconductor push is expected to create 1.5 lakh-2 lakh direct and indirect jobs over the next five years while transforming the country's electronics industry from an assembly-led manufacturing base into a global hub for chip design, engineering and innovation, industry said on Friday.

Hydrogen-powered train reflects PM Modi's vision for green mobility: Piyush Goyal

IANS | July 17, 2026 11:05 AM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday described the launch of India's first indigenous hydrogen-powered train as a truly historic moment for the country's green mobility journey, saying it marks a major step towards a cleaner and more self-reliant transport ecosystem.