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Multiple states roll out independent AI policies to drive investment, jobs

Maharashtra joins five states with AI policy as others roll out funds, skilling plans and frameworks to drive investment, innovation and public service delivery

Indian shipyards to get right of first refusal in FY27 ship buying plan

Container vessels by SCI, Bharat Container Line dominate order plan

TN overtakes Gujarat as top marine fish producer in 2025: CMFRI data

India overall marine fish catch rose by 3 per cent to 3.57 million tonnes in 2025, shows Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute data

Indian oil firms' losses likely to ease as purchasing costs fall

Sharp decline in spot crude premiums offsets surge in Brent prices, offering partial relief to Indian oil marketing companies as global supply disruptions reshape pricing dynamics

Govt okays 58 critical mineral recyclers; investment commitments hit ₹5K cr

Companies pledge to create recycling capacity of 850 KTPA

Trai begins talk on vehicle-to-everything connectivity to boost road safety

Regulator seeks stakeholder views on spectrum use for V2X networks aimed at improving road safety, reducing accidents, and enabling intelligent transport systems

Centre eases CME norms for medtech firms under UCMPMD with conditions

New UCMPMD amendment allows overseas training without prior approval in cases where equipment or expertise is unavailable domestically, shifting compliance responsibility to firms

Mumbai property registrations rise 6% in April 2026, best in 14 years

This was the best-ever April for the city in the past 14 years, signalling continued end-user demand

NEMBharat launches in Delhi-NCR with zero-commission ride model

New ride-hailing platform offers zero commission for drivers and prepaid booking model, aiming to scale rapidly in Delhi-NCR and expand across India

Tata Power arm to invest ₹6,500 crore in 10 GW solar wafer facility

The production of ingot and wafer will support the company's backward integration, the company said in an exchange filing

Task force suggests measures to boost PNG penetration, reform CGD sector

Panel suggests policy and operational reforms to boost PNG connections, streamline LPG transition, and strengthen city gas distribution ecosystem amid energy disruptions

AERB grants licence to NFC-Kota to fuel 700 MWe nuclear reactors

The facility in Rajasthan's Rawatbhata has a licensed annual capacity of 500 metric tonnes of natural uranium dioxide (UO2) fuel bundles

Amazon's 'Now' orders rising 25% month over month in India: CEO Andy Jassy

E-commerce giant expands rapid-delivery service to 100 cities as competition intensifies in quick-commerce market

Uttar Pradesh govt bets on solar as energy demand may cross 33,000 Mw

Uttar Pradesh boosts rooftop solar and microgrids to meet record summer power demand, targeting energy security and cleaner electricity across the state

Rajasthan agency to spend Rs 1,500 cr to develop industrial areas

RIICO plans major infrastructure push across industrial zones to boost safety, connectivity, and economic growth

Task force suggests measures to boost PNG penetration, reform CGD sector

It has pitched for rolling out 60 lakh new PNG connections by June, states mandating PNG in all new buildings and reduction on Value Added Tax on PNG

Can public WiFi expansion in India survive the era of cheap mobile data?

Despite PM-WANI's push, India's public WiFi expansion faces weak business models and poor infrastructure, raising questions over its long-term digital relevance

Centre proposes E100 testing framework to accelerate flex fuel vehicles

The Centre has proposed draft norms to include E100 in emission testing, aiming to accelerate flex fuel vehicle adoption and boost ethanol demand amid energy supply concerns

Electronics makers to cut output by 10-20% amid memory chip squeeze

A global memory chip crunch is forcing Indian electronics makers to cut output and raise prices, with premium devices taking priority over budget products

Maharashtra announces AI policy, envisages Rs 10,000 crore investment

The government proposes to establish six AI Excellence Centres and five AI Innovation Cities under the policy, said an official statement