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New Delhi, April 8: Amid global energy disruptions affecting fuel availability worldwide, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) has successfully maintained stable LPG supply across India. Since March 1, 2026, over 18 crore LPG cylinders have been delivered, with daily distribution exceeding 60 lakh cylinders, ensuring households continue to have reliable access to […]

New Delhi, Apr 8: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a significant hydro‑electric power project in Arunachal Pradesh, greenlighting a proposal worth ₹26,069 crore to develop a 1,720 megawatt (MW) hydropower facility in the state’s strategic northeastern region. The project, which is expected to become one of the largest clean energy installations in the area, is

New Delhi, Apr 8: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared a ₹41,533 crore proposal to provide fertiliser subsidies for the upcoming kharif season, aiming to support farmers and ensure fertiliser affordability during the crucial planting period. The subsidy approval is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to keep agricultural inputs within reach for cultivators, particularly small

New Delhi, Apr 8: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved India’s first major hydroelectric project in the Lohit Basin of Arunachal Pradesh, greenlighting an investment of ₹14,105 crore to boost clean energy capacity and drive regional development. The project, located in the northeastern state, marks a significant step in the government’s efforts to harness India’s vast

 Information networks are essential for representing complex relational data, but privacy concerns often prevent the centralized collection of such data. While Federated Learning (FL) offers a privacy-preserving alternative, its application to graph-structured data faces two major hurdles: extreme data heterogeneity across different organizations and the dynamic nature of client contributions during the training process. Standard

April, 8: Makaibari Bungalow at Taj Bengal hosted an intimate and thought-provoking literary evening in collaboration with Kolkata Literary Meet 2026, bringing together members of the city’s literary and cultural community for an exclusive book reading session on April 7. Presented by Luxmi Tea Group, custodians of the historic Makaibari Tea Estate, the evening reflected the group’s long-standing association with thoughtful conversation, culture, and heritage.   The session

New Delhi, April 08: As pet ownership continues to grow across urban households, maintaining a clean, safe, and well-managed living environment has become increasingly important. On the occasion of National Pet Day, a curated range of smart home and pet care solutions highlights how technology and thoughtful design can simplify everyday life for pet parents.

By Abani Kumar Sahu Puri, Apr 8: The second phase of the historic Ratna Bhandar inventory at the revered Jagannath Temple commenced today, marking a significant step in the systematic documentation and audit of the temple’s invaluable ornaments and treasures. This phase will focus on detailed verification, cataloguing, and assessment of precious items preserved within the

New Delhi, April 8: India has marked a major advancement in its civil nuclear energy program as the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, successfully reached first criticality on April 6, 2026. This milestone reflects the country’s growing technological expertise and its ability to develop advanced nuclear reactors indigenously. The 500-megawatt electrical PFBR,

 Mr. Vinod Francis, SGM & Chief Financial Officer, South Indian Bank   “The RBI’s decision to maintain the repo rate at 5.25% while retaining a neutral stance reflects a calibrated and data-led approach amid heightened global uncertainty. While domestic growth remains resilient, the policy appropriately factors in rising upside risks to inflation, particularly from elevated