July 29, 2025

NTPC Reports 11% Growth in Q1 Profit Despite Revenue Drop

NTPC announced an 11% year-on-year increase in its Q1FY26 net profit, reaching Rs 6,108 crore. However, revenue declined by 3% to Rs 47,065 crore, and profit fell 23% quarter-on-quarter. These results exhibit the company's mixed performance amidst ongoing challenges in the energy landscape.

July 29, 2025

Train Service Changes in Coimbatore

Southern Railway has announced changes to train services for track renewal work. The Madurai–Coimbatore Express will terminate early in Pollachi on July 29 and 31. The return train will depart from Pollachi instead of Coimbatore on those dates.

July 29, 2025

Chargesheet Filed Against Realty Brokers for Rs 11 Crore Fraud

Mumbai police have filed a chargesheet against real estate brokers Amit and Vicky Wadhwani for allegedly defrauding over Rs 11 crore from an advertising agency. The case involves unpaid dues for advertising services and threats made against the complainant.

July 29, 2025

India's Tourism Chief Proposes City-Level Convention Bureaus to Boost MICE Sector

Suman Billa, India's Director-General of Tourism, suggests creating city-level convention bureaus to enhance the MICE industry. He emphasizes collaboration between stakeholders and offers examples of successful cities worldwide. The proposed model aims to aggregate services, improve efficiency, and position India as a premier destination for global events.

July 29, 2025

Decline in Arecanut Import Value Over Three Years

The arecanut import value has seen a steady decline, dropping from $258.19 million in 2022-23 to $143.45 million in 2024-25, according to the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The average prices in domestic markets remain stable, suggesting that imports have not adversely affected local pricing.