DGCA Suspends Two Akasa Air Directors over Training Lapses

MK Stalin Flags Off 120 E Buses in Chennai

Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched 120 low floor, non air conditioned electric buses from Vyasarpadi depot, marking the Metropolitan Transport Corporation’s (MTC) first electric fleet. Each bus can travel 200 km on a two hour charge and carries safety features such as thirteen panic buttons, four CCTV cameras, a public announcement system and one mobile charging point for every two seats.An accompanying Rs 475 million charging station was also inaugurated. The buses, procured for Rs 2 billion under the World Bank  and AIIB supported Chennai Sustainable Urban Services Programm..

NBCC Wins Rs 3.55 Billion PMC Deal For Gorewada Zoo, Nagpur

State owned NBCC (India) Ltd has secured a project management consultancy contract worth around Rs 3.55 billion to oversee major infrastructure works at Gorewada Zoo in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Awarded by FDCM Gorewada Zoo Ltd, the mandate includes supervision of an African themed zoo, safari plaza, animal hospital, quarantine facility and allied works.The win follows NBCC’s recent Rs 2.96 billion redevelopment order from the Meerut Development Authority on 23 June and adds further depth to the firm’s growing project pipeline.NBCC closed the March quarter with a 29.4 per cent yea..

Captive Coal Output Hits 15.57 MT, Up 16 Per Cent

Coal production from captive and commercial mines reached 15.57 million tonnes in June 2025, while dispatches stood at 17.31 million tonnes, according to Ministry of Coal data.For the first quarter of FY26, output increased 16.39 per cent year on year and dispatches rose 13.03 per cent, reflecting higher operational efficiency and better use of mining capacity across the power, steel and cement sectors.Last month the Ministry cleared the opening of Utkal A Mine, with a peak rated capacity of 25 million tonnes, and issued vesting orders for three additional coal blocks, pushin..