NELP era draws over $36 billion investment, 177 discoveries in pre-2014 oil, gas blocks: Oil Min Report

India attracted over $36 billion investment from nine New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP) bid rounds held before 2014, and has so far yielded 177 oil and gas discoveries, according to a report commissioned by the Petroleum Ministry. Under the New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP), blocks were awarded to bidders promising maximum exploration, allowing them to…

Karnataka caste-survey findings: Will of political party, leadership key to implement social justice, says Congress leader Raju

K. Raju, a permanent invitee to the CWC. Photo: X/@KRajuINC The differences within the Karnataka Government over the implementation of the caste survey reflects the larger divide on the issue within the party. Both the Congress Working Committee (CWC) and former party chief Rahul Gandhi have laid down the party position in arguing for the…

GenAI’s role continues to grow in Indian Aviation, says experts

From Air India’s Vihaan.AI to Indigo and SpiceJet, Indian airlines have begun embracing GenAI to modernise operations.  | Photo Credit: Yatrik Sheth The adoption of generative AI (GenAI) in the Indian aviation sector is accelerating, with applications expanding beyond customer query resolution to include design, training and operational support. Experts note that GenAI can serve…

Minister reviews execution of drinking water projects in Chidambaram

Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare M.R.K. Panneerselvam on Saturday (April 19, 2025) reviewed the progress of various drinking water projects being executed in Chidambaram by Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department at an outlay of ₹265.59 crore under Amrut 2.0 and Jal Jeevan Mission. Chairing the review meeting, Mr. Panneerselvam said the combined drinking…

Japan seeks ‘fairness’ in currency talks with US: Prime Minister Ishiba

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba | Photo Credit: REUTERS Japan will emphasise “fairness” in any discussions with the US on exchange rates, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sunday, as bilateral trade talks grab global attention in US President Donald Trump’s tariff offensive. Ishiba, in a talk show on public broadcaster NHK, indicated Tokyo could…

PM Modi greets people on Easter Sunday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. | Photo Credit: ANI Greeting people on Easter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (April 20, 2025) wished that the sacred occasion inspired hope, renewal and compassion in everyone. Mr. Modi said in a post on X, “Wishing everyone a blessed and joyous Easter. This Easter is special because world over,…