SWR Loco Staff Begin 48-Hour Hunger Strike Over Demands
South Western Railway loco staff launch a 48-hour hunger strike, protesting long hours, inadequate rest, and safety neglect. Over 600 to protest in Bengaluru & Hubballi. Details inside.
Category : Business
Maharashtra Lost Rs 12,000 Cr in GST Cuts: Ajit Pawar
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar reveals Maharashtra suffered Rs 10,000-12,000 crore revenue loss due to PM Modi's GST rate cuts but supported the pro-poor move. Details on state's financial strategy inside.
Sebi Clears Rs 10,000 cr ICICI Prudential AMC IPO
Market regulator Sebi has approved the Rs 10,000 crore IPO of ICICI Prudential AMC, India's second-largest mutual fund. The offer-for-sale by UK's Prudential is set for December 2025. Read more.
EPS-95 Retirees Seek PM Modi's Help for Higher Pensions
EPS-95 retirees urge PM Modi to intervene for higher pensions, accusing EPFO of non-implementation since 2004 despite court orders. Read their plea for justice.
Mangaluru's Nethravati Riverfront Phase 1 Set to Open
Mangaluru Smart City Ltd completes the first 450m phase of the Nethravati riverfront promenade. Inauguration set for December with new tourist amenities. Read more.
Pune's Suncity-Karvenagar Bridge to Open in 4 Months
Pune Municipal Corporation aims to complete the Suncity-Karvenagar bridge over Mutha river in four months, easing Sinhagad Road traffic. Land acquisition hurdles resolved, work resumes.
UP Accelerates Export-Oriented Industry & Logistics Hub Development
Uttar Pradesh announces a push for export industries, world-class manufacturing zones, and logistics hubs. Minister Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi' revealed special incentive packages to attract global investment.
Indore Farmers Boost Pulses & Maize Cultivation
Farmers in Indore division are expanding pulses and maize cultivation this Rabi season, driven by favourable weather and market prospects. Acreage sees significant rise.
GMDA to connect 1600mm pipeline, boost Gurgaon water supply
GMDA's new 1600mm pipeline connection at Basai will double Sector 51 boosting station's capacity to 300 MLD, reducing reliance on a single feeder. A 48-hour shutdown is planned for the work.
Chandigarh invites bids for 75 ad sites, eyes Rs 15 crore revenue
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation floats tender for 75 advertisement sites, including 16 high unipoles. The move aims to create a major annual revenue stream of around Rs 15 crore. Read more.
Mohali Residents Form RWA Amid 14-Day Water Crisis
Residents of Sunny Enclave, Sector 125, Mohali, protest severe water shortage, form new RWA. Read about their fight for basic civic amenities.
Rajasthan dairy turnover soars to Rs 10,000 crore
Rajasthan's milk production & cattle feed turnover surged from ₹8,000 cr to ₹10,000 cr in 2 years. All 24 milk unions now profitable. Read about the state's dairy revolution.
NHAI Opens Jaipur Ring Road Loop, Eases Ajmer-Side Traffic
NHAI partially opens a crucial Jaipur Ring Road cloverleaf loop to ease traffic from Ajmer. The move comes a year after a fatal accident claimed 15 lives. Read details on the project's rollout and safety measures.
Nagpur's Perception Expo 2025 Celebrates Women Entrepreneurs
Nagpur gears up for Perception Expo 2025 from Dec 6-9 at SCZCC, showcasing 65 women-led stalls. Free entry. Inauguration by MSME Director VR Shirsat. Support local talent!
Himadri's First Shipment from New Mangalore to Middle East
Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd expands export routes, shipping 3,600 tonnes of liquid coal tar pitch from New Mangalore Port to the Middle East, boosting India's carbon materials trade.
Peso Rolls Out Digital Reforms for Explosives Manufacturing
Peso introduces digital licensing via NSWS, fixed service timelines & enhanced safety measures for India's explosives industry. Read about the key reforms announced in Nagpur.
Invest UP Singapore Desk Meets Envoy to Channel Investments
Invest UP's Singapore desk held a strategic meeting with India's High Commissioner to Singapore, Dr Shilpak Ambule, to discuss new avenues for channeling investments into Uttar Pradesh's booming industrial landscape.
UP's Ambitious IT Export Plan: 10% by 2030, 20% by 2047
Uttar Pradesh sets a bold target to double its share of India's IT exports to 10% by 2030, aiming for 20% by 2047. Key officials outline strategy at Viksit Bharat workshop.
Pune Fire Reveals MIDC Safety Lapses, 1 Dead
A deadly blaze in a Pune powder-coating factory highlights inadequate fire safety and lack of inspections in MIDC areas. Civic officials demand action. Read more.
Insurance Claim Rejected for Bath at Home, Consumer Court Orders Payout
Surat consumer court orders New India Assurance to pay a Rs 67,115 medical claim plus compensation, overturning rejection based on patient leaving hospital briefly for a bath. Details inside.
Coimbatore Property Boom: Prices Soar to ₹18,000/sq ft
Coimbatore emerges as a top real estate destination in South India, with property values soaring to ₹18,000/sq ft. Driven by IT, defence corridor & infrastructure. Explore the key growth areas.
Nashik's Rs 200 Cr Bond Listing for Godavari, Kumbh Projects
Nashik Municipal Corporation lists Rs 200 crore 'Clean Godavari Bonds' on NSE to fund key infrastructure, including sewerage and Ram Jhula, ahead of the 2027 Kumbh Mela. Read more.
EPFO Lucknow: 4 Lakh Claims Settled, ₹1,013 Cr Disbursed
EPFO Lucknow achieves record settlement of 4 lakh claims. New amnesty scheme offers employers a final chance for EPF enrolment with waived employee dues. Details inside.
RERA Punjab Orders Possession After Decade-Long Delay
RERA Punjab directs a developer to hand over a commercial SCO in Mohali after a 10-year delay. Buyers paid Rs 36.48 lakh but never got possession. The authority orders handover within 3 months with interest.
Varanasi's Cricket Stadium, Ropeway Target April 2026 Opening
Varanasi's international cricket stadium and India's first urban ropeway transport are on track for an April 2026 launch. Divisional Commissioner sets March-end deadline for both projects. Read more.
Telangana's Revenue vs Central Funds: 2019-2025 Data
Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary reveals Telangana contributed ₹4.36 lakh crore to central coffers from 2019-2025, receiving ₹3.76 lakh crore back. See the widening gap in recent years.
Bitcoin Crash: Crypto Market Sees $55B Sell-Off, ETFs Bleed
Bitcoin extended its two-month decline, falling 6.5% to near $85,000. Crypto stocks like Coinbase fell, and Trump-related tokens plunged. Analysts cite risk-off sentiment and stalled regulation. Read more.
Starbucks pays $38.9M to NYC workers for schedule issues
Starbucks settles with New York City for $38.9 million over Fair Workweek law violations, impacting 15,000+ workers. The company agrees to future compliance and reinstatement offers.
Ghaziabad property tax rebate extended to Dec 31
Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation extends the 20% property tax rebate deadline to December 31. After that, rebates will reduce in phases. Over 5.5 lakh taxpayers in the city are affected.
German Envoy: Pune Top Choice Despite Infrastructure Issues
German Consul General Christoph Hallier calls Pune a premier investment hub but flags land, power, and transport challenges in Chakan. Maharashtra attracts 50% of German FDI in India.
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