Captive coal miners allowed to sell 25% output in open market

The last date for bid submission is November 28 and the auctions are likely to commence in mid-January, a senior coal ministry official said. Read more »

9 coal blocks identified for sale to private companies, 9 to state entities

Blocks recommended for auction include Dahegaon Dhapewada in Maharashtra with a total estimated reserve of 341.9 million tonnes spread across 28 square km. Read more »

HRD Ministry says no to two-year PhD courses at IIMs

The ministry said that doctoral courses cannot be completed in less than three years. Read more »

All-India electronic database system for healthcare by 2020: Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda

Currently, the Health Ministry have three common applications in use across the country at Health and Wellness Centers. Read more »

Government invites EoI from investors to buy out Bridge & Roof Company

The DIPAM has already appointed Yes Bank to advise the government on the proposed strategic sale of Bridge & Roof Company. Read more »

India, Bangladesh ink milestone pacts for cargo, cruise movements: Shipping Secretary

The new arrangement will facilitate movement of fly-ash, cement, construction materials etc from India to Bangladesh through IWT on Rupnarayanriver. Read more »

NBCC gets Rs 902 crore order to build AIIMS in Jharkhand

The Project has been awarded to NBCC by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, government of India under the PMSSY. Read more »

IDFC Bank to be renamed as IDFC First Bank

The approvals from the National Company Law Tribunals, it said are awaited. Read more »

Focus on consolidation of Vodafone Idea network to create global scale infra: Kumar Mangalam Birla

"Before we move in to 5G area, a lot needs to be done in leveraging current technology and investment, to the fullest," Kumar Mangalam Birla said. Read more »

Stovekraft expand into premium small appliances with Black + Decker

The Bengaluru-based company, whose flagship brands include Pigeon and Gilma that together contributes 85% to sales, has entered a partnership with US-based Black & Decker... Read more »