India is preparing a fresh manufacturing push centred on identifying nearly 100 products that are either not produced domestically or are inadequately manufactured despite existing capability, signalling a sharper industrial policy focus amid shifting global supply chains, geopolitical tensions and the country’s ambition to emerge as a global manufacturing hub.The initiative, outlined by Department for…
Environmental engineering solutions firm Concord Enviro Systems Ltd on Tuesday (June 2) said its material wholly-owned subsidiary, Rochem Separation Systems (India) Private Ltd, has secured an order worth about ₹16 crore from a specialised rail engineering and manufacturing company. The order is for the design, fabrication, supply, transportation, unloading, installation, erection, testing and commissioning of…
Almonty’s tungsten mine in Sangdong, South Korea, in March 2026. Almonty BEIJING — The Iran war is squeezing a global commodities market already pressured by China’s export controls and stockpiling efforts. Prices of three niche elements — tungsten, sulfur and helium — have climbed sharply in recent weeks. While none of the commodities are traded…
New Delhi: A day after PR Sreejesh lambasted Hockey India (HI) for not renewing his contract, the national sports federation (NSF) appointed his successor, naming Frenchman Frederic Soyez as the new chief coach of the Indian junior men’s team on Thursday. Frenchman Frederic Soyez brings three decades of elite hockey experience. (Hockey India) HT had…
NEW DELHI: One of the two petitioners – a brother sister duo – who are facing heat from the Supreme Court for converting to Buddhism to seek admission under minority quota to PG medical course, apparently contacted CJI Surya Kant’s brother to express disappointment over the adverse order in what is suspected to be a…
Cristiano Ronaldo once again found himself under scrutiny after a quiet display in Portugal‘s opening World Cup match against DR Congo. The Portugal captain failed to score as his side were held to a 1-1 draw in a game many expected them to win comfortably. Ronaldo struggled to influence proceedings and finished with just 25…
Shell Plc buys ARC Resources for $13.6 billion, expanding Canadian oil and gas output and boosting investor returns with a premium share and cash deal. By Bloomberg April 27, 2026, 6:17:49 PM IST (Published) 1 Min Read Shell Plc agreed to buy Canadian producer ARC Resources Ltd. for $13.6 billion, in a deal that will…
Deep in the remote deserts of Xinjiang, China is quietly building what analysts believe could become one of the most sophisticated nuclear support networks in the world. Newly reviewed satellite images examined by Reuters reveal more than 80 launch pads and three large octagon-shaped military facilities spread across thousands of square kilometres near the Hami…
NEW DELHI: Searching for their first win of the IPL 2026 season, Kolkata Knight Riders opted to bat first against Shreyas Iyer‘s Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Monday.KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and decided to bat first at Eden Gardens.KKR made two changes in their playing XI, and neither of their two mystery spinners,…
Punjab Kings openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh became the first uncapped opening pair to cross 1,000 partnership runs in the IPL. The milestone was reached when the team score moved to 24 during PBKS’ match against Mumbai Indians on Thursday.The duo also added a 50-run stand in the match before the partnership was broken…
