Category: news
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Global Disruptions Push RBI to Revise India’s Growth Estimate to 6.9%
New Delhi, Apr 8: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday projected the country’s GDP growth for 2026-27 at 6.9%, slightly lower than the 7.6% estimated for 2025-26. The downward revision reflects concerns over elevated commodity prices and supply chain disruptions stemming from the ongoing West Asia crisis. Announcing the first bi-monthly monetary policy for…
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Mercury Announces Commercial Launch of Embedded Application Environment
Bengaluru, April 8: Mercury Security, a global leader in open architecture access control hardware, recently announced the commercial launch of its embedded application environment. With developer onboarding active and partner applications in progress, the platform moves from concept to execution, enabling technology partners and OEMs to build and deploy secure applications directly on Mercury MP…
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Steel Industry Must Go Green and Circular, Says Kumaraswamy
New Delhi, Apr 8: Union Steel Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy has emphasized the urgent need for India’s steel sector to embrace sustainability, green practices, and a circular economy. Speaking at an industry workshop, he said that traditional growth models are no longer sufficient. The sector must reduce carbon emissions, optimize resource use, and adopt eco-friendly…
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Odisha Strengthens Urban Water Infrastructure Under AMRUT 2.0
Apr 8: Odisha has emerged as a leading performer in the implementation of the AMRUT 2.0 scheme, making steady progress in improving urban water infrastructure across the state. As part of the initiative, seven new water treatment plants with a total capacity of 43 million litres per day have been made operational. These facilities are now…
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The Tale of Scrawny Billy J. by Andrew Biel, now available from Histria Books
Apr 08: Histria Books is pleased to announce the release of The Tale of Scrawny Billy J. by Andrew Biel and illustrated by Robin Dorn. This story is published by Histria Kids, an imprint of Histria Books dedicated to outstanding works for children that both educate and entertain. At first glance, The Tale of Scrawny…
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Rate Stability to Aid Homebuyers, Boost Realty Sentiment
By- Mr. Umesh Gowda H A, chairman and founder of Sanjeevini Group The RBI’s move to keep the policy rates unchanged at 5.25% amidst the geopolitical tensions is a good move aimed at stabilising interest rate environment while being watchful of rising inflation and growth. A stable interest rate environment bodes well for the real…
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Odisha’s New Budget Sets Path for Growth and Better Connectivity
The Odisha government has taken a new step to help people better understand the state budget. Speaking at the launch of the awareness program “Ame Janiba, Ama Budget” (Let Us Understand Our Budget), Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said that a budget is not just about numbers—it is about the dreams and development of every…
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Plumelet by Victoria Fomina, now available from Histria Books
Apr 08: Histria Books is pleased to announce the release of Plumelet by Victoria Fomina. This story is published by Histria Kids, an imprint of Histria Books dedicated to outstanding works for children that both educate and entertain. Princess Plumelet is a spoiled royal who thinks nothing of ruining a guest’s dinner with a fistful…
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Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Tripura Destination Tripura – Business Meet 2026 Investors’ Roadshow Held in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Apr 08: As part of its ongoing investment promotion efforts and as a precursor to the flagship Destination Tripura: Business Conclave 2026, the Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Tripura, organized the Destination Tripura – Business Meet 2026 Investors’ Roadshow in Hyderabad today at Vivanta by Taj, Begumpet. The Investors’ Roadshow is being…
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TAU Systems & Lawrence Berkeley Lab Achieve Breakthrough in Laser-Powered Accelerator, Enable 8+ Hours of Continuous FEL Output
Carlsbad, California, 8 April 2026: TAU Systems, a pioneer in compact particle accelerator technology, today announced a major scientific milestone: the first-ever demonstration of reliable, continuous operation of a laser-powered accelerator (LPA)-driven free-electron laser (FEL) sustained over more than eight hours without operator intervention. The achievement, published in a new research paper, marks a pivotal step…