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Rekha Jhunjhunwala-backed wastewater treatment company VA Tech WABAG has announced a Bio-CNG project in Ghaziabad under its broader waste-to-energy initiative. VA Tech WABAG, along with PEAK Sustainability Ventures, has launched its first Bio-CNG project in Ghaziabad as part of a larger plan to develop around 100 such plants across India and select global markets. The project will be set up at a 70 MLD sewage treatment plant in Dundaheda under a public-private partnership using a Build-Operate-Transfer model. A special purpose vehicle, Ghaziabad Bioenergy Private Limited, has been formed to execute it. The facility will capture biogas generated at the sewage…

Larsen & Toubro has entered a strategic partnership with France-based Exail to develop and supply an advanced Unmanned Mine Counter-Measure (MCM) system for the Indian Navy. Focus on autonomous mine detection and neutralisation The joint system is designed to help detect, classify, identify, and neutralise naval mines using autonomous and remotely operated technologies. The aim is to allow safe, stand-off mine warfare operations without putting naval personnel at risk. Role of L&T and Exail in the project Under the agreement, L&T will act as the prime contractor and offer the system to shipyards involved in the Indian Navy’s planned programme…

Apple Inc. has announced a new set of environmental initiatives in India aimed at boosting renewable energy, cutting plastic waste, and supporting green startups. The programs are part of its broader target to become carbon neutral across its entire operations by 2030. ₹100 crore push for renewable energy A major part of the plan is a ₹100 crore investment in renewable energy projects in partnership with clean energy developer CleanMax. The initiative will help develop over 150 megawatts of renewable energy capacity, enough to power around 150,000 households annually. The project is also expected to support Apple’s supply chain in…

Narendra Modi and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held high-level talks in Abu Dhabi, resulting in a series of agreements covering defence cooperation, strategic petroleum reserves, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies. During his brief stopover in the UAE before beginning a multi-country Europe tour, Modi reaffirmed India’s strong support for the Emirates amid rising tensions in West Asia. He stressed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain free, open, and secure, and described attacks on the UAE as unacceptable. Modi said India stands “shoulder to shoulder” with the UAE and supports efforts to restore peace and stability across…

A scene from the 2002 film Thamizhan, where Vijay’s character sends money to help clear national debt, has inspired a real-life gesture in Chennai. Donation to Tamil Nadu relief fund Chennai-based mentalist Arun Loganathan has donated ₹22,674 to the Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund. He said the act was meant as a small contribution towards public welfare and social responsibility. The gesture came after actor Joseph Vijay became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, adding a symbolic connection between the film and real life. Meaning behind the amount Arun chose the amount ₹22,674 because it matches Vijay’s date of birth…

Kesav Suneesh, a student from Kerala, has become an inspiration to many after successfully reaching Everest Base Camp with a budget of only ₹16,000. According to reports, Kesav funded the entire journey through money earned while working part-time at a vegetable shop. Instead of giving up on his dream due to financial limitations, he carefully saved small amounts over time and planned the trek on a strict budget. Everest Base Camp, located in Nepal’s Himalayan region, is considered one of the world’s most iconic and physically demanding trekking destinations. Thousands attempt the trek every year, but the journey requires significant…

The UAE is growing fast as a global base for billionaires and wealthy entrepreneurs. A new report by Forbes Middle East shows how the country has turned into a major magnet for global wealth. 17 billionaires living in the UAE The report says the UAE now hosts 17 billionaire residents from five countries, with total wealth reaching about $212.6 billion in 2026. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are no longer just regional business centres. They are now global hubs for money, business, and investment across sectors like real estate, retail, finance, crypto, and technology. Crypto leads the wealth list At the…

Elon Musk’s youngest son, X Æ A-Xii, unexpectedly became the centre of attention during a high-level diplomatic and business meeting in China after appearing alongside his father with a dragon-shaped purse. Appearance at Beijing summit draws attention Six-year-old X accompanied Musk during meetings at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, where American business leaders met Chinese officials during President Donald Trump’s visit. The event was part of broader discussions involving senior executives and policymakers, including Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Viral images of Musk’s son Photos showed the child wearing a white shirt, dark trousers, and a blue Chinese-style vest while…

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the removal of import duty on cotton, citing a worsening crisis in the state’s textile sector. Rising concern over textile industry slowdown In his letter, the Chief Minister said the textile and apparel industry, which is the largest employer in Tamil Nadu after agriculture, is under severe pressure. He noted that the sector supports lakhs of jobs, especially for rural and semi-urban women who form a major part of the workforce. He attributed the crisis to a sharp rise in cotton and yarn prices, driven by supply…

Uber Technologies is scaling up its technology operations in India with fresh investments in engineering campuses and a new data centre partnership aimed at strengthening its global product and infrastructure work. Major campus expansion in Bengaluru and Hyderabad The company announced plans to build two large engineering campuses in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, designed to accommodate around 9,600 employees by the end of 2027. These new offices will expand Uber’s existing presence in both cities, which already serve as major hubs for software development and engineering talent. India has long been a key base for Uber’s tech operations, and this expansion…