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Keshav Chandra, a 1995-batch IAS officer, assumes charge as Mines Secretary. He will focus on strengthening India''s mineral sector, including critical minerals.

Samsung's new made-in-India Z8 series phones, including Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, and Flip8, launch in India on Aug 7. Prices from Rs 1.25 lakh. Pre-order now!

Mines Ministry reforms have cut mineral block operationalization time by half, boosting production, jobs, and investments. India aims for mineral security with critical mineral auctions.

Karnataka Minister M B Patil met 8 companies in Kolkata, inviting investments for the state''s industrial sector. Focus on Beyond Bengaluru''s growth.

LICO Materials partners with Ather Energy to recycle end-of-life EV lithium-ion batteries, recovering critical materials for a circular supply chain in India.

Minister Nitin Gadkari outlines India''s plan to achieve zero road accident fatalities. Initiatives include targeting 100 high-accident districts & black spots by 2030.

Govt confirms no plan to restore Old Pension Scheme due to fiscal unsustainability. States reverted to OPS, but Centre introduced Unified Pension Scheme under NPS.

ONGC and Shell Energy India sign MoU to explore deepwater oil & gas exploration and LNG sourcing opportunities, boosting India''s energy sector.

Parliamentary panel urges revenue department to verify ground reality of physical check-posts causing transit delays, undermining GST''s barrier-free market goal.

India''s Russian crude imports hit a record for the second month in July, driven by discounted supplies. India is now a major refining hub, re-exporting products to sanctioning nations.

Zee Entertainment Enterprises reported a 48.3% decline in Q1 FY27 consolidated profit to Rs 74.3 cr, while total income rose 4.8% to Rs 1,938.5 cr.

Patel Engineering reports 24.5% rise in Q1 net profit to Rs 93.48 cr, with revenue up 3.83%. The infrastructure firm highlights disciplined execution & robust order book.

CREDAI West Bengal welcomes state realty reforms & SOP for building safety. Seeks 8-month force majeure relief citing disruptions & audit stop-work period.

Minister Nitin Gadkari outlines India''s plan to achieve zero road accident fatalities. Initiatives include targeting 100 high-accident districts & black spots by 2030.

Pakistan''s remittances hit $3.6B in July 2026, up 13% YoY. State Bank data shows these vital funds support the economy & foreign exchange. Saudi Arabia is top source.