Piyush Goyal is leading a business delegation of more than 200 representatives to Japan to boost trade and investment ties between the two countries. India is negotiating free trade agreements with at least eight to nine more groups of countries and individual nations that together account for another USD 15 trillion of GDP, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said during his visit to Japan. He added that these agreements would eventually cover about 75 per cent of global trade and help …

  The proposed project will extend Bihar’s existing Patna riverfront infrastructure while attracting private investment and opening new employment opportunities Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Sunday announced a plan to develop a 126-kilometre Marine Drive along the Ganga, with an estimated investment of Rs 70,000 crore, as the state looks to expand infrastructure and create new employment opportunities......

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India's office demand remains strong despite rapid AI adoption, with 77% of occupiers planning to expand their office portfolios over the next two years. India’s office market continues to show strong expansion plans even as companies adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and rethink how work gets done. As many as 77% of office occupiers expect their India office portfolio to grow over the next two years, according to CBRE Research’s India Office Occupier Survey 2026..... More https://bit.ly/4…

Separate your money by intent to protect essential funds from impulse spending Most people treat their primary bank account like a railway station: Money arrives, lingers briefly and departs in different directions. This single-account approach causes financial anxiety, as it makes it tough to distinguish between spendable cash and critical safety nets. To use your bank accounts better, you must move toward a siloed system. By separating your money into different containers based on intent, you …

  India’s private space ecosystem is expanding across launch, satellites, components, data and communications. For investors, understanding where companies sit in this value chain matters as much as the excitement around the theme. From Aryabhata and the PSLV to Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan, India’s space story was for decades almost synonymous with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). That is beginning to change. In July, Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 became the first privately-develo…

Euler Motors expands its Palwal facility to scale production of Turbo EV 1000 and Storm EV amid rising demand for electric commercial vehicles. Euler Motors announced the expansion of its manufacturing footprint in Palwal, Haryana by establishing a news facility inaugurated by Dr. Pawan Munjal, Executive Chairman, Hero MotoCorp in the presence of Euler Motors’ leadership team. The facility is dedicated to manufacturing of its four-wheeler (4W) portfolio...... More https://bit.ly/4xgqz7F Via …

MMDR Act 2026: Minerals are critical to infrastructure, manufacturing, energy security and overall economic development. In 2025-26, India imported minerals worth over Rs 10 crore.   India is set for a major overhaul of the mining sector following the introduction of a new Act earlier this month. NMDC Chairman and Managing Director Amitava Mukherjee dubbed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act of 2026 a “landmark reform”— noting that it would address long-s…

  The return of lotus had brought renewed optimism among communities Ghulam Qadir gazed across Wular Lake at the lotus flowers rising above its waters, a sight he had almost forgotten after decades of watching the lake’s ecological decline. For Qadir, a fisherman from the villages around the lake, the return of the lotus is more than a seasonal spectacle. It is a reminder of a time when the lake supported families through fishing, harvesting lotus stems and collecting water chestnuts.....

Gujarat is courting major AI and deep-tech firms to build an application and software layer atop its digital infrastructure, prioritizing workforce training, public-sector integration, and corporate R&D setups.   Gujarat is actively positioning itself as India’s leading destination for semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), and data center infrastructure. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel leveraged a high-profile visit to the United States to secure strategic partnerships with glob…

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The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, supervised by the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia), under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, continues to reinforce Dubai’s position as a global platform for water innovation and humanitarian work. The award attracts outstanding innovations in water production, desalination and purification powered by renewable energy, contributing to international efforts to tackle water scarcity. The fifth cycle takes …

Emirates, the world’s first Autism-Certified Airline, has successfully hosted its Travel Rehearsal programme across every UK airport it serves. This marks a key milestone in strengthening how Emirates supports people with accessibility requirements across its global network, helping them feel more confident when flying. Emirates’ global “Travel Rehearsal” programme offers guided simulations of the full air travel journey, familiarising participants with airport procedures and the onboard…

DP World today announced the opening of its latest warehouse in Johor, Malaysia, marking another milestone in the expansion of its integrated logistics network across Southeast Asia. The Johor warehouse is the first of two facilities planned for Malaysia, with a second warehouse in Kuala Lumpur scheduled to open later this year, further strengthening DP World's ability to deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions in one of the region's fastest-growing logistics markets. Located within the Johor-…

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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) continues to advance clean energy infrastructure projects through a comprehensive approach that places environmental protection, resource conservation and biodiversity at the heart of infrastructure development. By embedding sustainability considerations across all project phases, DEWA reduces carbon emissions, improves resource efficiency and supports Dubai’s standing as a global model for smart and sustainable cities. “At DEWA, we draw our inspi…

“We are committed to creating a supportive environment for the accounting sector to thrive by promoting constructive dialogue and providing services that empower companies and strengthen their competitiveness.” Khalid AlJarwan Dubai Chamber of Commerce recently organised a specialised workshop for the accounting sector aimed at strengthening engagement with key stakeholders and discussing the opportunities and challenges facing accounting firms in the emirate. The session was attended by 60 …

L&T and Mitsubishi win a Rs 2,500-5,000 crore Dubai airport APM contract; see what the project! Larsen & Toubro, in partnership with Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), has secured a large order for the development of an Automated People Mover System (APM) at Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport.  L&T’s large orders are valued between Rs 2,500 to Rs 5,000 crore..... More https://bit.ly/3SFtk3f Via financialexpress.com

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DP World and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have delivered 5,000 metric tonnes of rice to support humanitarian response operations in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Rwanda, helping vulnerable communities facing acute food insecurity. The shipments demonstrate how the two organisations are working together to strengthen humanitarian supply chains and improve access to essential food supplies in high-need communities. The consignments were delivered through DP World�…

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The Energy Market Authority (EMA) has awarded Tuas Power Generation Pte Ltd (Tuas Power) the right to build, own and operate a new Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) generating unit. Tuas Power’s CCGT is expected to provide 670 megawatts (MW) in power generation capacity and be ready for commercial operations by December 2031. This follows a Request for Proposal (RFP) launched in April 2026 under EMA’s Centralised Process for new generation capacity to ensure sufficient power generation capac…

DP World today announced the opening of its latest warehouse in Johor, Malaysia, marking another milestone in the expansion of its integrated logistics network across Southeast Asia. The Johor warehouse is the first of two facilities planned for Malaysia, with a second warehouse in Kuala Lumpur scheduled to open later this year, further strengthening DP World's ability to deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions in one of the region's fastest-growing logistics markets. Located within the Johor-…

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Singapore ·       Internet-enabled scams and AI pose challenges, Shanmugam tells MHA scholars https://bit.ly/4ifYoAX ·       Food scientist who turned soya pulp into food among 14 recipients of Singapore eco award https://bit.ly/4qo75uV ·       Six more bus interchanges, including Bishan and Tampines, to get upgraded facilities https://bit.ly/469LLA4 ·       Foreign workers’ exclusions from gambling in S’pore have grown. What’s behind the numbers? https://bit.ly…

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Singapore ·       8 men arrested over theft of marine gas oil on tugboat in waters off Tuas https://bit.ly/4fUID0R ·       Can Pritam apply to practise law after disbarment? https://bit.ly/4wKAvFv ·       6 charged over alleged links to unlicensed moneylending syndicate https://bit.ly/4wZXrBt ·       Singapore-registered container ship crashes into riverbank in India; MPA to probe incident https://bit.ly/4zkInA0 ·       270 people in police probe for involvemen…

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