
BPCL to set up 24 EV charging stations on 6 highways in Maharashtra

C-DOT Joins PNB to Drive IT Upgrade and Digital Banking
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a premier Government of India R&D institution under the Ministry of Communications, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Punjab National Bank (PNB) to strengthen the bank’s IT infrastructure and accelerate its technology transformation.As digital technologies evolve rapidly, innovations in payments, blockchain, artificial intelligence, IoT and cloud computing have the potential to reshape financial systems, enhance accessibility and promote economic inclusion. Digital financial inclusion is seen as a key driver of socio-eco..

APEDA Opens Patna Office to Boost Bihar’s Agri-Export Growth
In a major boost to Bihar’s agricultural and processed food export potential, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, inaugurated the Regional Office of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in Patna during the Bihar Idea Festival on 11 September 2025. The event was attended by Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Shri Samrat Chaudhary, Industries Minister Shri Nitish Mishra, senior state officials, APEDA leadership, entrepreneurs, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and farmer groups.Bihar boasts a rich agri-ecosystem with high-p..

India Hosts Coal Gasification Roadshow to Promote Cleaner Energy
The Ministry of Coal hosted a high-level Roadshow on Coal Gasification – Surface and Underground Technologies in Mumbai, bringing together policy makers, industry leaders, investors, technology providers and other stakeholders to accelerate India’s shift towards cleaner and more efficient use of coal. The programme demonstrated how coal gasification can transform India’s vast coal reserves into sustainable energy sources and chemical feedstock, reduce import dependence and create new avenues for economic growth.Delivering the keynote address, Additional Secretary and Nominated Authority,..