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HMT Watches Make a Comeback: India’s Iconic Timepiece Bets on Nostalgia

Indian PSU Desk — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:31:00 +0000

The iconic HMT watch brand is seeking to recapture the attention of Indian consumers, with its official online store showcasing a range of timepieces that blend its historic identity with contemporary designs. For generations of Indians, HMT was more than a watch. It was a symbol of achievement, reliability and middle-class aspiration. A Janata or …

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CISF Raids 14 Locations in Dhanbad, Seizes Illegal Coal Amid Drone Surveillance

Indian PSU Desk — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:07:13 +0000

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has intensified its crackdown on coal theft, illegal mining and unauthorised coal transportation in Dhanbad, carrying out raids and search operations at 14 sensitive locations under the Government of India’s Zero Coal Leakage initiative. The special operation, conducted by the CISF unit deployed at Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) …

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NTPC REL Invites Bids for 600 MW Solar Projects in Maharashtra

Indian PSU Desk — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:44:38 +0000

NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy Limited, has invited bids for the development of up to 600 MW of grid-connected solar photovoltaic projects near its Dhule Solar Project in Maharashtra, stepping up its renewable energy development efforts. The tender covers two solar power blocks of 300 MW each. Eligible …

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Minister Sahab Pareshan Hain!

Indian PSU Desk — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:46:24 +0000

A Union Minister is reportedly having a rather difficult time keeping his nerves under control these days. The reason? A combination of unfulfilled ambitions, bureaucratic roadblocks and the looming possibility of a Modi Cabinet reshuffle. The minister, insiders suggest, believes he has not been able to deliver to his full potential. His close circle has …

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BCCL CMD Manoj Kumar Agrawal Inspects PB Area Mines, Reviews Production and Dispatch Performance

Indian PSU Desk — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:13:37 +0000

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) CMD Manoj Kumar Agrawal on Tuesday inspected key mining projects in the Putki-Balihari (PB) area, reviewing mining operations, production and dispatch performance, and measures to remove operational bottlenecks. During the visit, Agrawal inspected the Kenduadih Fire Patch, Patch-IV and Ekda Jor, taking stock of mining progress, operational arrangements and the …

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NTPC REL Invites EPC Bids for 900 MW Solar Project in Andhra Pradesh; Land and 400 kV Transmission Line Included

Indian PSU Desk — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:16:20 +0000

NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy Limited, has invited bids for the development of a 900 MW inter-state transmission system (ISTS)-connected, ground-mounted solar photovoltaic project near its existing Kurnool Solar Project in Andhra Pradesh. The tender covers the complete engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) package, including land …

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MOIL Enters Joint Venture with MP State Mining Corporation for Manganese Ore Mining

Indian PSU Desk — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:48:00 +0000

State-owned manganese producer MOIL Limited has incorporated a joint venture company with Madhya Pradesh State Mining Corporation Limited (MPSMCL), marking a strategic step towards expanding manganese ore mining operations in Madhya Pradesh. The new entity, MOIL MPSMCL Mining Limited, has been established to pursue manganese ore mining opportunities in the state, with MOIL holding a …

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SCOPE and IISD Launch ‘PSUs for PLANET’ Initiative to Advance Energy Transition

Indian PSU Desk — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:31:42 +0000

The Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE) and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), Canada and Geneva, have launched ‘Practitioners’ Learning and Action Network on Energy Transition (PLANET) for PSUs’, an initiative aimed at strengthening the energy transition efforts of India’s public sector enterprises. Pursuant to a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), SCOPE …

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Bokaro Steel Plant Protest: Administration Imposes Restrictions After Job Seekers Block Gates; ₹30 Crore Daily Loss Reported

Indian PSU Desk — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:40:19 +0000

₹30 Crore Daily Loss – and SAIL management sitting pretty? Strange but True! The prolonged employment agitation at Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) has escalated, prompting the district administration to impose prohibitory restrictions near the plant’s main gate after displaced families and job seekers blocked entry points, disrupting industrial operations. The agitation, led by groups representing …

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Ordnance Factory Employees Reject Permanent Absorption in DPSUs; 99.51% Choose to Remain Central Government Staff

Indian PSU Desk — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:23:04 +0000

An overwhelming 99.51% of civilian employees of India’s 41 Ordnance Factories have opted to remain Central Government employees until retirement, delivering a major setback to the government’s corporatisation policy, according to the All India Defence Employees Federation (AIDEF). Of the 59,318 employees who were eligible to exercise their option, 59,033 chose to retain their Central …

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