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India News | HAL Receives First Set of Wing Assemblies for Tejas LCA from L&T
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) State-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Thursday received the first set of wing assemblies for its Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (Mk1A) programme. The wing assemblies have been produced by Larsen &...

Envision Energy Unveils India Charter 2026–27 to Mark Decade of Clean Energy Commitment
Envision Energy enters its 10th year in India with the launch of its 'India Charter 2026–27', aiming to accelerate clean energy, digital innovation, and Make-in-India manufacturing. July 18, 2025. By EI News Network Envision Energy, a firm...

Why govt has exempted 78% of coal-based thermal plants from installing anti-pollution devices
The Environment Ministry on July 11 exempted the majority of India’s coal-based thermal plants from installing systems that are designed to remove sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions, a key contributor to air pollution. Known as flue gas...

Upcoming IPOs: After Smartworks, WeWork India, Indiqube Spaces Seeks D-Street Debut
Indiqube Spaces mentioned in its RHP that it is a managed workplace solutions provider. The company claims to offer comprehensive, environmentally sustainable, technology-driven workplace solutions. The company provides a range of coworking spaces...

How Six Senses Fort Barwara Is Redefining Sustainable Luxury Weddings In India
At Six Senses, sustainability is more than a buzzword—it's a living, breathing philosophy that informs every detail of guest experience. As Vice President of Sustainability, Jeffrey Smith sees regenerative hospitality as the future: one where...

Political Stability, Robust Policy Push Creating Conducive Investment Climate: Sunil Mittal
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Political stability and a robust policy push across key sectors, including infrastructure, logistics and supply chains, are creating a conducive investment climate and rapidly advancing the nation's...

How cooking pollution is harming one billion Africans
One billion Africans have to cook on open fires or with fuel that is hazardous to their health and the environment, the International Energy Agency said Friday. The problem, which its report says can be easily solved, causes as much greenhouse gas...

Where to Find Perfect Weather and Fewer Tourists This August
August is the month when the entire travel universe seems to lose its collective mind. Everyone wants to go everywhere at exactly the same time, creating a perfect storm of overcrowded beaches, inflated prices, and weather so hot that sightseeing...

India News | CM Abdullah Calls for Strict Action in Doctor's Assault Case in Jammu
Jammu, Jul 17 (PTI) Asserting that doctors must never bear the brunt of violence, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that strict action has been directed in the recent case of assault of a female doctor at a government...

India News | 19 Killed in Lightning Strikes in Bihar
Patna, Jul 17 (PTI) At least 19 people were killed in lightning strikes in Bihar in the last 24 hours, the chief minister's office said on Thursday. The highest number of five fatalities was reported in Nalanda, followed by Vaishali (four), Banka...

Design Tree Brand Solution invests in India’s first HP Latex R530
Founded in 2010 by Sanjay Kumar, Design Tree was built with a mission to transform how the sign and display market operates Okhla-based Design Tree Brand Solution become the first Indian print firm to invest in the HP Latex R530 all-in-one hybrid...

World Bank claims a drastic reduction in inequality in India. There is more to the story
A recent World Bank report has claimed a drastic reduction in inequality in India between 2011 and 2022. However, it misses a fundamental conceptual and measurable distinction between income surveys and consumption surveys. This distinction is...

What makes Indore the cleanest city in India, year after year
One city in India that consistently challenges the stereotype that India isn’t clean is Indore. For the eighth consecutive year, it has been named the cleanest city in the country. In the annual cleanliness survey conducted by the Indian...

What India cooks during the monsoon
Lounge speaks to cookbook authors, chefs, restaurateurs, food growers, fermenters and researchers across the country, about their favourite monsoon ingredients, especially those that evoke memories of another time. We have also curated some...

Eco Recycling announces expanded capacity for e-waste and lithium-ion battery recycling
Eco Recycling Limited (BSE: ECORECO), India’s pioneering professional e-waste management company, announced an expansion in its recycling capacities, reinforcing its leadership in the formal e-waste and lithium-ion battery recycling segment. In a...

Andhra Pradesh CM announces ‘Hydrogen Valley’ in Amaravati to focus on sustainability, protecting nature
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu announced a Hydrogen Valley in Amaravati to boost sustainability and green energy. The State targets 160 GW of renewable energy and massive investments, aiming to lead India’s clean energy future with...

Raghuram Rajan Calls For Caution, Strategy In India-US Trade Deal Negotiation
India needs to be 'very careful and clever' while negotiating trade agreements with the US, especially with regard to the agriculture sector, which is heavily subsidised by developed countries, former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan said on Friday. In...

Weekend Goals: 5 Luxe Retreats Near Mumbai To Embrace The Monsoon Magic
Last Updated:July 18, 2025, 15:00 IST With the monsoon in full swing, check these five luxury resorts near Mumbai that make for a perfect weekend getaway. Experience nature, adventure, and comfort at these luxurious spaces. Craving a quick escape...

Avitree Bikes: Making a Cycling Revolution in India by Innovation, Sustainability, and Heart
Avitree Bikes is leading India's cycling revolution with innovative, sustainable, and durable bikes, expanding its reach and preparing to launch e-scooters. India is entering into a new cycling era with the increased popularity of fitness/fitness...

Leaders in India, Hungary and the US are using appeals to nostalgia and nationalism to attack higher education
Harvard University is under siege by the Trump administration – and the world is watching. But this case isn’t just an American issue. It’s part of a global trend: universities cast as enemies and institutions in need of reform. Populist,...