Aviation growth: Govt sets target of 350 airports by 2047, Union minister says states and smaller cities will drive expansion

Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Monday said the Centre aims to build 350 airports across India by 2047 as part of its vision for a ‘Viksit Bharat’, more than doubling the current tally of 162 airports, ANI reported.Speaking at the Eastern Region Ministers’ Conference on Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu said civil aviation was…

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NPS vs UPS: Central government employees now have a one-time switch facility available- check details

The government has introduced a one-time, one-way switch facility for central government employees to move from the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to the National Pension System (NPS), with a deadline of September 30, 2025.According to a notification issued by the finance ministry, employees can exercise the switch option up to one year before their date…

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‘Completely unlinked to…’: Piyush Goyal says India’s China shift not linked to US trade talks; hints at ‘tons’ of reforms

Talking about the shift in India’s policy towards China, Piyush Goyal said, “I think that shift has nothing to do with this current situation. Amidst looming 50% Trump tariffs, Commerce minister Piyush Goyal has said that India’s bettering trade ties with China are independent of the India-US trade deal talks.Talking about the shift in India’s…

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Energy expansion: BPCL plans Rs 95,000 crore refinery-petrochemical unit in Andhra, eyes global refining hub role

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) is exploring a greenfield oil refinery and petrochemical complex near Ramayapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh as part of its long-term capacity expansion strategy to meet rising energy demand in India.At the company’s annual shareholder meeting on Monday, chairman and managing director Sanjay Khanna said BPCL has begun pre-project activities for…

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Ethanol-blended petrol push: Car experts warn E20 petrol may reduce fuel efficiency by 2 to 5 percent; warn of long-term erosion impact

The adoption of 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol (E20) could lead to a 2-5 per cent reduction in fuel efficiency, depending on the type of vehicle, according to automotive industry experts.India is fast-tracking its shift to E20 fuel, a mix of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol, aimed at lowering carbon emissions and reducing reliance on…

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