Monday, August 24
New Delhi: The government will continue to prioritise higher steel production and raw material security in the coming year, as India enters the final five years of its journey towards achieving an installed steelmaking capacity of 300 million tonne (MT) by 2030.Alongside capacity expansion, the emphasis will remain on the adoption of low-carbon technologies, the development of green steel capacity and the production of special and high-end steel grades to meet the evolving needs of domestic industries and export markets, a steel ministry official said.The push comes at a time when India is the world's second-largest crude steel producer, and steel demand continues to be supported by strong infrastructure spending, housing, railways, automobiles, defence manufacturing and capital goods unde
New Delhi: From the Maha Kumbh in January-February to the launch of year-long celebrations of 150 years of "Vande Mataram" in November, it was a packed calendar for the Ministry of Culture in 2025.The year ended on a high note with Deepavali, the festival of lights, earning the UNESCO tag.India's cultural heritage was showcased at the Maha Kumbh through 'Kalagram' in the tent city at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.Set up in a sprawling 10.24-acre area, 'Kalagram' was designed as a sensory odyssey that brought together tangible and intangible aspects of India's cultural heritage.Besides, the Maha Kumbh logo was projected on various centrally protected monuments to mark the occasion.In the year gone by, the Ministry of Culture kicked off year-long celebrations to mark 150 years of the national son
Shares of rail-related companies including Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL), Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC), IRCTC, Ircon International, and Jupiter Wagons surged up to 10% on Friday, December 26, after the government’s revised passenger train fares came into effect. The move marks the second fare hike in 2025, aimed at balancing affordability for passengers with the sustainability of railway operations.RVNL share price led the rally, climbing as much as 9.7% to Rs 379.20 on the BSE, while IRFC share price gained 6.7% to Rs 129.60. Jupiter Wagons share price rose 3.6% to Rs 352.65, and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) shares were up 1.9% at Rs 692.80. Investors have been positioning ahead of the fare hike and in anticipation of budget allocations for the sect
