Centre Sanctions ₹146.5 Crore for Four Telangana Tourism Projects Under PRASHAD Scheme

February 6, 2026

Centre Sanctions ₹146.5 Crore for Four Telangana Tourism Projects Under PRASHAD Scheme

The Union Ministry of Tourism has approved four projects worth ₹146.50 crore under the PRASHAD scheme in Telangana. The work includes temple upgrades and tourism infrastructure at Jogulamba Devi, Ramappa, Bhadrachalam, and Renuka Yellamma temples.

Norway sells just seven petrol cars in January as electric cars zoom ahead

February 6, 2026

Norway sells just seven petrol cars in January as electric cars zoom ahead

Norway sold only seven petrol cars in January, with electric vehicles making up the majority of sales. Battery electric vehicles topped over 2,000 new registrations. The country is speeding towards ending fossil fuel car sales completely.

Pandora to Replace Silver with Platinum Amid Price Surge

February 6, 2026

Pandora to Replace Silver with Platinum Amid Price Surge

Jewellery giant Pandora will reduce silver use and switch to platinum due to silver prices doubling. The shift aims to finish by 2028, improving durability and reducing cost risks.

Stellantis Hits €22bn Charge, Sells Battery Stake after EV Shift Misjudgment

February 6, 2026

Stellantis Hits €22bn Charge, Sells Battery Stake after EV Shift Misjudgment

Stellantis will take a €22bn charge and sell its battery joint venture stake after overestimating the electric vehicle market growth. The carmaker cancels the Ram 1500 electric truck and pauses dividends in 2026 amid market challenges.

India Extends OALP-X Bidding Deadline to May 29, 2026 for Largest Oil and Gas Acreage

February 6, 2026

India Extends OALP-X Bidding Deadline to May 29, 2026 for Largest Oil and Gas Acreage

The Indian Government extended the deadline for bids under OALP-X by three months to May 29, 2026. 25 blocks across 191,986 sq km are on offer for oil and gas exploration, the largest acreage ever. This is the fourth extension, aiming to give investors more time to study new rules.