NSRCEL, Pernod Ricard India Foundation Conclude 3rd Cohort of Circular Economy Incubation Programme
NSRCEL, the IIM Bangalore incubator, and Pernod Ricard India Foundation have wrapped up the third cohort of their Circular Economy Incubation Programme. The initiative disbursed roughly ₹95 lakh (about $115,000) in grant funding to ten startups focused on climate‑smart agriculture, plastic and glass circularity. Participants received structured mentoring, industry connections, and strategic guidance to accelerate from prototype to early‑stage revenue. The partnership, now in its third year, underscores a growing commitment to scalable sustainability solutions in India.
Northern Railway to Operate Regular Delhi-Kashmir Parcel Train Service From April 17
Northern Railway will launch a regular Delhi‑Kashmir parcel train on April 17, operating a trial service until May 31 before deciding on permanent status. The Joint Parcel Product‑Rapid Cargo Service runs between Adarsh Nagar in Delhi and Budgam in central Kashmir, using eight...
ITC Becomes First in India to Get FSA 3.0 Certification for Wheat and Paddy
ITC Ltd has become the first Indian company to secure the globally recognised Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA 3.0) certification for its wheat and paddy operations. The certification spans more than 22,000 acres across Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, engaging roughly 3,500 farmers...
Polavaram Project: Construction of ECRF Dam to Be Be Completed by March 2028
The earth‑cum‑rock‑filled (ECRF) dam of Andhra Pradesh's Polavaram Multipurpose Irrigation project is slated for completion by March 2028, according to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. The initiative has already absorbed roughly ₹27,089 crore (about $3.3 billion) in spending, with an additional ₹5,000 crore ($610 million)...
Govt Enhances C3, C4 Allocation for Pharma, Packaging Chemical Sectors to 1,000 Tonnes/Day
India’s Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has increased the daily allocation of C3 (propane) and C4 (butanes/butenes) streams to 1,000 tonnes for critical sectors such as pharmaceuticals, packaging and polymers. The boost represents a 25% rise from the initial...
Telangana Launches Project Sanjeevani for Integrated Trauma Care on Highways
Telangana launched Project Sanjeevani, a pilot integrated trauma‑care and highway‑rescue system on a 251‑km stretch of NH‑44 between Hyderabad and Adilabad. The initiative, part of the ‘Arrive Alive’ Road Safety Week and the 99‑Day Action Plan, is being implemented by...
TRI Launches Agri-Voltaic Project to Help Farmers Earn Double Income
Transform Rural India (TRI) has rolled out an agrivoltaic micro‑grid program in Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh, letting farmers generate solar power while cultivating crops on the same land. A 43‑kilowatt system now powers ten irrigation pumps across 100 acres, serving...
Temperatures May Trend up over North-West, Central India Until Weekend
The India Meteorological Department warned of a four‑to‑five‑day spell of rising temperatures across north‑west and central India as an anticyclone‑driven heat engine returns. Meanwhile, pre‑monsoon showers are forecast for the north‑east and hill regions, with isolated activity over Gujarat and...
India Inc Bets on Mid-Level Talent; Expects Moderate Salary Hikes: Report
India Inc is shifting hiring focus to mid‑level talent, with 49% of surveyed firms prioritising these roles for 2026‑27. Salary increases are expected to remain moderate, largely in the 5‑10% range, while 34% of organisations anticipate hikes above 10%. Attrition...
Maharashtra: Marathi Mandatory for Rickshaw and Taxi Drivers From May 1
From May 1, Maharashtra will require every licensed rickshaw and taxi driver to demonstrate basic reading and writing skills in Marathi. The Motor Transport Department will conduct a statewide inspection through its 59 regional offices, and drivers who fail the test...
India’s Soyabean Imports Surge to 3.09 Lakh Tonnes During Oct-Mar 2025-26 Oil Year
India’s soybean imports have surged to 3.09 lakh tonnes (≈309,000 t) in the Oct‑Mar 2025‑26 oil year, up sharply from just 0.02 lakh tonnes a year earlier. The rise reflects tighter domestic supply, with projected output falling to 110.26 lakh tonnes (≈11.0 Mt), a 14%...
India’s Strong Fundamentals to Cushion Oil Shock, Growth May Slow up to 80 Bps: S&P Global Ratings
S&P Global Ratings says India’s solid macro and financial fundamentals will cushion a sustained oil price shock, but growth could decelerate by as much as 80 basis points if Brent averages $130 per barrel in 2026. In a stress scenario,...
PM Modi Says Parliament Set to Amend Women’s Reservation Act for 2029 Rollout
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India’s Parliament will amend the Nari Shakti Vandan Act to enable a 2029 rollout of women’s reservation in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The amendment, slated for a special three‑day sitting from April 16‑18,...
France, UK to Lead Multinational Mission to Restore Navigation in Strait of Hormuz: Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France and the United Kingdom will co‑lead a multinational, strictly defensive mission to restore free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative will convene a conference in the coming days with nations ready...
From Diesel to Daylight: How Government Solar Schemes Are Powering India’s Farmers
India’s PM‑KUSUM program, launched in 2019, is converting diesel‑run irrigation pumps to solar, with a central allocation of roughly $4.2 billion targeting 34.8 GW of capacity. By February 2026, more than 12 GW of solar pumps and rooftop systems were installed, reaching over 2 million...
