MMRDA is in talks with German state-owned development bank KfW for funding urban infra projects

Zoomlion Unveils 1,600 HP Hybrid Tractor for Large Farms

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology has recently unveiled its 9DX hybrid tractor at the 2026 China International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition in China. Delivering a peak output of 1,600 horsepower, the tractor is claimed by the company to be the world's most powerful and is designed for large-scale, heavy-duty agricultural operations.The 9DX incorporates an in-house-developed digital chassis, core components and intelligent control systems. Its hybrid continuously variable transmission technology and 800-volt dual-motor coupling system generate peak torque of 7,200 Nm, enabli..

BASF Kids' Lab Brings Climate Education to 1,150 Hyderabad Students

BASF, in collaboration with the CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad, has recently organised its Kids' Lab programme from 26 to 31 October 2026, aiming to engage 1,150 municipal schoolchildren in hands-on chemistry experiments and climate action awareness.Designed for children aged eight to 12, the initiative encourages scientific curiosity through interactive experiments while introducing concepts related to sustainability, environmental protection and climate change.The BASF Kids' Lab programme operates in more than 30 countries and has reached over 62,000 scho..

JK Lakshmi Cement Begins Rs 110 Billion Assam Plant Project

JK Lakshmi Cement has recently laid the foundation stone for Project Kamakshi, its first integrated cement manufacturing facility in Assam, marking its entry into Northeast India. The groundbreaking ceremony was held at Umrangso village in Dima Hasao district in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.The project involves an investment of Rs 110 billion, including the mining lease, and will have an annual cement production capacity of 2.5 million tonnes, supported by a 1 million tonne clinkerisation unit. Scheduled for completion by FY2029, the facility is expected to generate..