The Government has exempted the recycling of tailings within existing mine leases from new environmental clearances, providing significant relief to the mining sector. The move aims to promote sustainable practices, reduce regulatory hurdles and allow companies to reprocess mine waste without additional approvals.
A fresh controversy has erupted over his new film ‘Kerala Stories 2’ with National Award winning director Kamakhya Narayan Singh lashing out at actor Prakash Raj over his recent comments about the film on social media.
Google is significantly expanding its presence in Whitefield, Bangalore. The tech giant has secured the rights to approximately 2.6 million square feet of Alembic City. This move shows strong commitment to India as a technology hub. The expansion includes the reservation of future office blocks, ensuring continued growth and scalability within a single campus.
Moscow’s airport is now open after the drone attack. Aviation authorities confirmed that flights had resumed on Sunday night. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 24 Ukrainian drones were intercepted on their way to the capital. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that 130 drones were destroyed or intercepted across Russia’s central regions. Air defense forces successfully countered the air threat.
UPL Chairman Jay Shroff has announced a shareholder-friendly reorganization that will separate the combined global and local crop protection businesses into a new company, UPL Global. The move is aimed at simplifying corporate structures, addressing shareholder confusion and providing investors with direct exposure to diverse international markets.
The Haryana government has made it mandatory for all ministries and state organizations to do business exclusively with public sector banks. Personal bank accounts now require approval from the Ministry of Finance. IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank were removed from the approved panel for non-compliance with term deposit conditions, leading to potential financial loss for the state.
Mahagun Group has reached a settlement with the IDBI Trusteeship and resolved its bankruptcy proceedings. This development brings peace of mind to home buyers in Noida’s Mahagun Manoliale project. The National Company Law Court approved the withdrawal of the bankruptcy petition. Mahagun Municipality is currently focusing on completing the project by March 2027, with construction work being accelerated.
