Day: August 9, 2026
T BJP chief dares RaGa to hold ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ at Ashoknagar
T BJP chief dares RaGa to hold ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ at Ashoknagar
Rare parasitic flower draws visitors to Ravan
Rare parasitic flower draws visitors to Ravan
Tripura CM reviews power issues after protests over high bills
Tripura CM reviews power issues after protests over high bills
Youth turnout at Tiranga Yatra reflects India’s unity: Neeraj
Youth turnout at Tiranga Yatra reflects India’s unity: Neeraj
Acme Solar plans to spend up to Rs 20k crore on capex: CEO
ACME Solar Holdings plans to invest ₹15,000-20,000 crore to expand its renewable energy business, with battery storage as a key focus. The company aims to deploy about 10 GWh of battery capacity this year and enter the data centre power market.
Purchase of bad loans by ARCs rises 56% in Q1
Asset reconstruction companies bought twenty-six thousand three hundred four crore rupees of bad loans. This acquisition saw a fifty-six percent increase from the previous year’s figures. The overall non-performing asset ratio in the banking system continued its downward trend. Banks have been resolving legacy stressed assets for several years now. Transactions are increasingly being settled…
Ironhill India crafts overseas merger with US beer chain
Ironhill has acquired its US namesake through bankruptcy proceedings, creating a ₹450-crore hospitality group. The Indian microbrewery chain has invested about $7 million in the US business and plans to expand its combined network to around 43 outlets by 2030.
Air India captain of turbulence-hit flight under scanner post drug test
A pilot is under scrutiny for substance use after a recent flight incident. Initial screening results were non-negative, requiring further confirmatory testing. Samples have been sent for analysis, and a final report is currently awaited. Aviation medicine specialists note that therapeutic treatments can also trigger such results. This follows a previous incident involving another Air…
Govt taps inputs from public sector banks to lure foreign capital
Government will meet state-owned lenders to attract foreign investment. This aims to stabilize the rupee and bridge the current-account gap. The meeting will also focus on deposit mobilization and supporting small businesses. Fresh foreign capital inflows will boost reserves and domestic manufacturing. Durable foreign direct investment is preferred over short-term deposits.
