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Veteran diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu has been appointed the new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, replacing Vinai Kumar Saxena as part of a broader reshuffle of governors and lieutenant governors announced by President Droupadi Murmu. Sandhu is a retired 1988-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer with more than three decades of diplomatic experience. He previously served as India’s Ambassador to the United States from 2020 to 2024, playing a key role in strengthening bilateral relations during a crucial period for India-US ties. Before his tenure in Washington, Sandhu served as India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka between 2017 and 2020, and held several diplomatic assignments…

Genesyslabs, a leading global technology company specializing in AI datacentres and high-performance computing solutions, has launched Kerala’s first Nvidia AI Factory in partnership with KeyValue Software Systems, marking a major milestone for India’s growing AI ecosystem. The AI Factory, designed and built by Genesyslabs in Kochi, is a state-of-the-art computing facility certified by Nvidia Studio and backed by Intel Gold membership. It provides powerful infrastructure for companies, research teams, and creative studios to develop and run AI applications efficiently. Engineered for scalability, the facility can eventually support thousands of processors, massive memory capacities, and advanced graphics units, with the potential…

Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, has announced a ₹23,487-crore metro project connecting Wadala to the iconic Gateway of India as part of the state’s Budget 2026–27 infrastructure push. The project, known as Metro Line 11, will be a fully underground corridor designed to improve connectivity between central and south Mumbai. The line is expected to extend further from Dharavi to Bandra suburban station and Bandra Terminus, strengthening integration with the city’s rail and transport networks. The announcement is part of a broader urban mobility strategy aimed at transforming transport across Maharashtra. The state government plans to develop around 1,200 km of metro rail lines and more…

Walmart-backed e-commerce giant Flipkart is letting go of approximately 250–300 employees across various business functions, representing around 1.5% of its 20,000-strong workforce. Company representatives confirmed that such exits are part of routine performance reviews, which also include mid-year check-ins. Similar performance-based layoffs have occurred previously, including a major round in January 2024, when about 1,000 employees (5% of the workforce) were affected. Preparing for a Domestic IPO Flipkart is reportedly moving closer to a long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) in India. Last December, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved the company’s proposal to shift its legal domicile from Singapore…

Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd. has been selected as the lowest bidder for a Kochi Metro Phase 2 contract to install ballastless tracks on the elevated section between Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Metro Station and Infopark Metro Station. The company offered ₹130.2 crore for the project. The contract, under Tender No. KMRL/PROC/TENDER/2025-26/038, covers the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of standard gauge ballastless track along the elevated corridor, spanning from chainage +60.000m to 10640.000m. The work is scheduled to be completed within 16 months from the date of the award. Other bidders included KEC International Ltd. at ₹138.1 crore, Aapurvakriti…

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday stated that the state government is considering introducing a Rs 25,000 birth incentive for couples from their second child onwards as part of efforts to address the declining birth rate. Speaking in the Assembly, Naidu explained that the government aims to raise Andhra Pradesh’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) from the current level of 1.5, which is below the replacement rate, to 2.1. He said, “We are looking at a novel method. We will give Rs 25,000 to parents having a second child or more at the time of delivery itself. This…

Karnataka has become the first state in India to ban social media use for children under 16, responding to growing concerns about young users’ exposure to unrestricted internet content and rising screen addiction. The state, home to Bengaluru and a major tech hub, joins global discussions already underway in countries like Australia, Britain, Denmark, and Greece, where age-based social media restrictions are being considered. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the move during his annual budget speech, emphasizing the goal of protecting children from the adverse effects of increasing mobile usage, though he did not specify when the ban will start. Karnataka…

The wedding of Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok on March 5 drew attention, not only for the couple but also for curiosity around Saaniya’s family. At the center of this interest is her grandfather, Ravi Ghai, a prominent Mumbai-based businessman who has spent decades building a name in the hospitality and food industry. Ravi Ghai is the head of the Graviss Group, a company with extensive interests in hotels, restaurants, and food brands across India and the SAARC region. Under his leadership, the group has become a recognizable name in the organized hospitality sector, contributing significantly to India’s food and…

Starting March 7, 2026, the price of domestic LPG cylinders has gone up by ₹60, while commercial cylinders for hotels and restaurants have risen by ₹115, according to the Indian Oil Corporation. For households using non-subsidised cylinders, the new price in Delhi is ₹913 for a 14.2-kg cylinder, while commercial 19-kg cylinders now cost ₹1,883. Prices vary by city, with Mumbai at ₹912.5 (domestic) and ₹1,835 (commercial), Kolkata at ₹939 and ₹1,990, and Chennai at ₹928.5 and ₹2,043.5 respectively. This is the second price increase in 11 months; last April, domestic cylinders had gone up by ₹50. Subsidised LPG under…

The V. O. Chidambaranar Port is planning a massive ₹15,000-crore investment to develop its ambitious Outer Harbour project, a move expected to strengthen its position as a key maritime gateway in South India. To support the project, the port authority has signed agreements with Indian Railway Finance Corporation and Sagarmala Finance Corporation Ltd to explore joint financing and accelerate execution. The initiative is aligned with the Centre’s logistics expansion plans under the Sagarmala programme and the PM Gati Shakti framework. The Outer Harbour project will involve the construction of breakwaters, capital dredging, land reclamation, and the creation of modern cargo-handling infrastructure. It will also include supporting onshore and offshore facilities…