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With an objective to further enhance cleanliness and user experience at toilet facilities along the National Highways, NHAI has extended its citizen-centric initiative, the ‘Clean Toilet Picture Challenge’ till 30th June 2026. The extension of the initiative aims to ensure continued public participation and effective implementation of the ‘Clean Toilet Picture’ scheme, along with timely processing of FASTag recharge reward linked to the initiative. Under the extended campaign, clean toilet pictures shared by National Highway users will be assessed on a daily basis and…

New Delhi, Jan 2026 : Maruti Suzuki India Limited, the country’s largest automobile manufacturer, on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with state-owned Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) to set up vehicle service facilities at select Indian Oil fuel retail outlets across the country, in a move aimed at making car maintenance more convenient and accessible for customers. Under the partnership, Maruti Suzuki owners will be able to avail a range of services at these facilities, including routine maintenance,…

REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC has been conferred with the Silver Award in the ‘Corporate Net Zero Transition’ category at the prestigious SKOCH Awards 2025. The award was received on behalf of REC Limited by Shri Awanish Kumar Bharati, General Manager (Finance). This recognition marks REC’s third ESG-related accolade in 2025, underscoring the organisation’s sustained commitment to environmental stewardship, responsible governance, and long-term sustainable growth. The award acknowledges…

Automatic Addition of Service Charge Declared Unfair Trade Practice Penalties imposed up to ₹50,000; restaurants directed to refund service charge and modify billing systems Action triggered by consumer complaints on National Consumer Helpline (NCH) supported by invoices The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has taken suo motu cognizance against 27 restaurants located across the country for violation of consumer rights and adoption of unfair trade practices under Section 2(47) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, relating to the mandatory levy of service…

India Registers 22.6% Rise in RE Capacity to 266.78 GW in 2025, with an Addition of 49.12 GW Solar Capacity Reaches 135.81 GW; Wind at 54.51 GW India marked a record-breaking year in its clean energy journey in 2025, with non-fossil fuel installed capacity rising to 266.78 GW, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Shri Pralhad Joshi said. This represents a 22.6 per cent increase over 2024, when non-fossil capacity stood at 217.62 GW, with 49.12 GW of new…

REC Secures 5th position in Net profit Parameters among all CPSEs as per the Public Enterprise Survey Report for FY 2024-25 published by DPE. REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the administrative control of Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC, has achieved an ‘Excellent’ MoU Rating for the financial year 2024–25, signed with the Holding company (i.e. Power Finance Corporation Limited). This rating is awarded by Department of Public Enterprises (“DPE”), Ministry of Finance, as per prescribed guidelines in this regard. This…

Heralds the 23rd edition of BioAsia – themed  TechBio Unleashed: AI, Automation & the Biology Revolution New Delhi: January, 2026: The official announcement for BioAsia 2026, the 23rd edition of Asia’s premier life sciences and health-tech forum, was released by Hon’ble Minister D. Sridhar Babu (Minister for IT, Electronics & Communications, and Industries & Commerce, Government of Telangana), in the presence of Mr. Sanjay Kumar, IAS (Special Chief Secretary, Industries & Commerce and ITE&C Departments, Government of Telangana), Mr Shakthi M Nagappan (CEO, Telangana Life Sciences)and other dignitaries.…

The 8th Meeting of the National Traders’ Welfare Board (NTWB) was held at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, under the chairmanship of Shri Sunil J. Singhi. Addressing the meeting, Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Shri Sanjiv, highlighted the importance of the retail trade sector in the Indian economy and encouraged Members to enhance awareness about the initiatives and activities of the NTWB, including virtual interactive sessions. He appreciated the leadership of the Chairperson and observed…

Taking a pioneering step towards nurturing future professionals, NHAI in association with the Department of Higher Education, Government of India has launched ‘NHAI Internship Program’. The initiative is designed to serve as a gateway for aspiring professionals to gain real-world, hands-on experience within the largest National Highway development ecosystem in the country.  The program was launched by Shri Vineet Joshi, Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav, Chairman NHAI in presence of senior officials…

The Ministry of Steel, Government of India has introduced a new award scheme titled “Bharat Steel Awards” to recognise exemplary performance and significant contributions across critical areas of the steel sector. The awards shall be conferred across the following seven categories- The applications are invited online through the Ministry of Steel awards portal https://awards.steel.gov.in . Guidelines regarding eligibility criteria and other terms and conditions related to Bharat Steel Awards are available at https://awards.steel.gov.in which can also be accessed through MHA Award Portal (https://awards.gov.in). Receiving of applications is open…