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Maharashtra seeks six Gadchiroli iron ore mines to build green steel hub

Maharashtra seeks six Gadchiroli iron ore mines to build green steel hub

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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday urged the Union Ministry of Coal and Mines to allocate six key iron ore mines in Gadchiroli district to the Maharashtra State Mining Corporation (MSMC), reported the news agencies. The demand was made during a high-level meeting with Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy in Mumbai. Fadnavis said the allocation would play a crucial role in transforming Maharashtra into a major green steel manufacturing hub and strengthen India’s position in the global steel market, as per IANS. Gadchiroli seen as ideal location for steel industry The Chief Minister highlighted that Gadchiroli has some of the country’s highest-quality iron ore reserves. The district also possesses limestone and other minerals required for steel production. According to him, the region’s rich mineral resources, availability of water, nearby coal mines and improving infrastructure make it an ideal destination for large-scale steel manufacturing. “If these mines are allotted to the state corporation, they can be made operational within two years and begin production by 2030,” Fadnavis said. Rs 3 lakh crore investment …

Citizen lounge by day, study hub by evening: New Delhi DM office opens doors to students | Delhi News

Citizen lounge by day, study hub by evening: New Delhi DM office opens doors to students | Delhi News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 17, 2026 01:59 AM IST The New Delhi District Magistrate’s office, a key public-facing facility handling services ranging from property registrations and court marriages to caste and income certificates, has opened part of its premises to underprivileged children from nearby areas and civil services aspirants who will be offered a dedicated reading corner, library and computer facilities with internet access to study and prepare for examinations. Called as a “citizen lounge-cum-new-age learning centre”, the space was inaugurated by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday. It will function as a community learning centre after public hours, providing a conducive environment for students and job aspirants. The lounge-cum-learning centre has a seating capacity for 40 people and is equipped with air-conditioners, computers with Wi-Fi connection, books ranging from novels to ones for competitive exams. It also has basic amenities like washrooms, toilets and drinking water. The CM inspected the citizen lounge, the library and reading corner, and the newly constructed toilet block. Describing the initiative as an excellent example of good governance and …

Andhra CM pitches state as semiconductor manufacturing hub at Singapore roundtable

Andhra CM pitches state as semiconductor manufacturing hub at Singapore roundtable

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Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday invited global semiconductor companies to explore investment opportunities in the state, describing Andhra Pradesh as one of India’s most investment-friendly destinations. Andhra CM pitches state as semiconductor manufacturing hub at Singapore roundtable Addressing the Semicon Ecosystem Roundtable in Singapore, the Chief Minister said Andhra Pradesh follows a “Speed of Doing Business” approach to facilitate investments and industrial growth. “This is the right time for investors to explore opportunities in Andhra Pradesh. I invite industrialists to visit the state within the next 30 days and assess the policies and opportunities available,” Naidu said, according to an official press release. He said India is among the safest destinations for investments globally and noted that Andhra Pradesh offers a conducive environment for industries through investor-friendly policies and faster approvals. Highlighting the state’s potential in semiconductor manufacturing, he said a semiconductor manufacturing facility would soon be established in the Rayalaseema region. The chief minister noted that Rayalaseema also offers significant opportunities in defence, aerospace, electronics, fighter aircraft manufacturing and …

Beyond Cyber Hub: How global manufacturing is quietly reshaping the real estate map around Gurgaon | Delhi News

Beyond Cyber Hub: How global manufacturing is quietly reshaping the real estate map around Gurgaon | Delhi News

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For years, residential growth across the National Capital Region (NCR), especially around Gurgaon, has been overwhelmingly dominated by corporate offices, IT parks, and commercial business districts. Now, developers and industry experts say, a structural pivot is underway on the city’s fringes. Sustained industrial growth and global capital flowing into regions like Jhajjar and Manesar are now actively reshaping the NCR’s housing demand, pivoting the market from a purely corporate-driven model to a manufacturing-led one. Haryana currently hosts nearly 400 Japanese companies, cementing its position as one of the largest Japanese industrial bases in India. This manufacturing footprint across the automotive, engineering, and electronics sectors is being bolstered by fresh capital, including a proposed Rs 1,000 crore investment in Manesar by Japanese major Daikin Industries, announced earlier this year. The capital influx is bringing with it a steady stream of international technical experts and operational professionals, creating a demand for housing that prioritizes proximity to factory floors over the city skyline, experts opine. In Jhajjar, Reliance MET City, spread across 8,000 acres near the KMP Expressway, …

Andhra CM pitches state as semiconductor manufacturing hub at Singapore roundtable

Union Minister Giriraj Singh announces plan to transform Mizoram into hub of Muga silk production

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Aizawl, Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday pitched an ambitious plan to position Mizoram as a national leader in Muga silk production. Union Minister Giriraj Singh announces plan to transform Mizoram into hub of Muga silk production Singh, who was on a two-day visit, visited the Sericulture Training Institute at Aizawl’s Zemabawk area during the day and inspected the silk reeling factory there. Addressing farmers and weavers at a function held at STI, Singh said his visit aimed at forging a deeper tie with farmers, not merely delivering official messages. He highlighted Mizoram’s unique position as the only state in the Northeast region that produces all four major silk varieties Muga, Eri, Mulberry and Tasar. Singh announced that efforts are underway to transform the state into a leader in Muga silk production. Under the Silk Samagra 2.0 scheme, a significant financial package has been allocated to the state, he said. According to officials, Rs. 59.74 crore has been allocated to Mizoram under the Silk Samagra 2.0 scheme from 2021-22 to January, 2026 to improve …

Filling policy and implementation gaps to build India as a biomanufacturing hub

Filling policy and implementation gaps to build India as a biomanufacturing hub

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During the Covid-19 pandemic, India contributed to the global response by increasing its vaccine development and health diplomacy efforts, underscoring, among others, its potential as a biotechnology powerhouse. The Government of India continued its effort to make progress in biotechnology research and development in the years after, launching the BioE3 policy in 2024. The BioE3 framework aims to develop a $300-billion bioeconomy in India by 2030, through innovation in health, agriculture, clean energy, and sustainable manufacturing. This brief analyses India’s biomanufacturing trajectory through the lens of the Covid-19 pandemic, focusing on the implementation of the BioE3 policy through biotech parks, public–private partnerships, and talent-development initiatives. It recommends reforms to address the challenges of weak intellectual property regimes, fragmented regulation, infrastructure asymmetries, and funding and talent shortfalls; the aim is to position India as a global hub for biotech innovation. Biomanufacturing (Shutterstock) India’s Covid-19 response was a seminal moment in its global health diplomacy and vaccine-production efforts. With its dissemination of newly innovated vaccines, the country emerged as a leading supplier of vaccines during the crisis, …

Kota coaching hub sees revival, admissions rise 20-30% after slump

Kota coaching hub sees revival, admissions rise 20-30% after slump

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Kota, After a prolonged slowdown, Rajasthan’s Kota, widely recognised as India’s premier coaching hub for IIT-JEE and NEET, is witnessing a revival, with admissions for the 2026–27 academic session gathering momentum. Kota coaching hub sees revival, admissions rise 20-30% after slump Early trends indicate a 20–30 per cent rise in student enrolments across coaching centres in the city. The resurgence comes after a sharp decline over the past few years. Between 2023 and 2025, the number of students dropped by nearly 30–40 per cent – from around 2.5 lakh aspirants generating an annual revenue of ₹6,500–7,000 crore to just 85,000 – 1 lakh students, with revenue shrinking to about ₹3,500 crore. However, the tide now appears to be turning. The new batches starting March 25 saw an influx of students and parents from across the country visiting the city, signalling a recovery after nearly three years of downturn. The admissions process will continue until April 2. Firoj Khan, president of the Kota Station Area Auto Union, expressed optimism about the revival. “We hope for the …

Defunct Lohia Park water body in Lko turned into sports hub

Defunct Lohia Park water body in Lko turned into sports hub

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The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has transformed a long-defunct and mosquito-infested water body at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Park into a modern sports hub, opening multiple facilities to the public in a project worth around ₹4 crore. The move addresses both a public health concern and the growing demand for accessible sports infrastructure in the city. Workers give finishing touches to the sports hub at Lohia Park in Lucknow on Sunday (HT File Photo) Chief secretary SP Goyal inaugurated the newly developed sports facilities on Monday evening along with divisional commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant and district magistrate Vishakh G and LDA vice chairman Prathamesh Kumar. With this, LDA has also initiated its first-ever directly operated public sports complex, aiming to provide affordable recreational options without private operators. The newly developed sports zone includes a skating rink, box cricket arena, lawn tennis court, badminton court, and pickleball facilities. Spread over nearly 4,034 square metres, the skating rink stands out as the key attraction and is already witnessing participation from children and youngsters in the evenings. LDA officials …

From shanties to classrooms: The decade-long mission bringing migrant children into education fold in Bengaluru tech hub | Bangalore News

From shanties to classrooms: The decade-long mission bringing migrant children into education fold in Bengaluru tech hub | Bangalore News

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Hidden behind the glass facades of global IT parks in Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road, hubs that generate over Rs 4 lakh crore in export revenue, lies a different world. In Bhoganahalli, down a mud path, 300 tin shanties house over 1,000 migrant workers. These are the security guards, delivery agents, and domestic workers who keep the city running on salaries of Rs 15,000 to Rs 30,000 a month. But for their children, the “language barrier” and a “hand-to-mouth” existence have long made education an impossible dream, not anymore. Since 2015, the Gubbachi Learning Community, founded by five alumni of Azim Premji University—Joseph Deyone, Nomita Sikand, Preethy Rao, Rizwan Ahmed, and Somya Nand—and their associate Manimakalai Raja, has been working to ensure that these children are not left behind. At their Bhoganahalli resource centre, 40 children are currently enrolled in a bridge programme. By the 2026-27 academic year, at least 20 of them will transition into formal government schools. Through a combination of initiatives, including state government involvement, the Gubbachi Learning Community has since 2015 enrolled …

Why the Israel-Iran strike on Qatar’s LNG hub could trigger a domestic crisis

Why the Israel-Iran strike on Qatar’s LNG hub could trigger a domestic crisis

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Launching a sharp attack on the Election Commission of India and the BJP, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged a “deliberate design” to seize control of the state through sweeping transfers of senior officials ahead of next month’s Assembly elections. Calling the situation an “undeclared Emergency”, she claimed over 50 top bureaucrats and police officers were “arbitrarily removed” within 24 hours of the poll schedule announcement, terming it “political interference of the highest order”. Mamata Banerjee also flagged concerns over the ongoing revision of electoral rolls and warned that such actions could destabilise governance, disrupt law and order, and compromise administrative preparedness in the run-up to the polls. On that note, let’s get to the rest of today’s edition. 👇 🚨 Big Story Highlighting a rare divergence during the ongoing Middle East conflict, the US and Israel appear to be pursuing different strategies against Iran, with Washington focusing on missile systems, nuclear infrastructure and naval capacity, while Israel has widened its targets to include critical energy assets. This stark difference came into focus after …