August 23, 2025

KMF Unveils Nandini Parlours at Bengaluru Metro, Taking on Amul with Fresh Outlets

Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) opens new Nandini shops at Bengaluru’s Majestic Metro and two other stations, aiming to charm young customers. Following a push by Deputy CM D K Shivakumar, KMF plans 10 metro parlours to rival Amul’s dominance. With 175 parlours already statewide, KMF eyes more metro spots.

August 23, 2025

Reliance Infrastructure Sells Pune Satara Toll Road to Cube Highways for ₹2,000 Crore, Boosts Growth Plans

Reliance Infrastructure is selling its Pune Satara Toll Road project to Cube Highways for ₹2,000 crore. This deal will help the company cut ₹1,400 crore debt and focus on key business areas, marking another strong partnership with Cube Highways after Delhi-Agra toll sale.

August 23, 2025

India Holds Back US Pulses Imports, Fear of Retaliation Tariffs Hits Trade Boom

India, the sixth-largest buyer of US farm products, has paused importing pulses like lentils over worries that New Delhi may counter punitive US tariffs. This pause puts farmers and exporters on edge, with key commodities like green lentils and cotton caught in trade tensions between Modi and Trump governments.

August 23, 2025

Donald Trump Nominates Sergio Gor as New US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy

Donald Trump has chosen his longtime aide Sergio Gor as the next US Ambassador to India. Gor will also serve as Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, aiming to deepen ties amid trade tensions.

August 23, 2025

63 Lateral Entry Appointments in Central Government Bypass Reservation Rules: Ministry Explains

Sixty-three lateral entry posts in central government made since 2018 did not follow reservation rules, says Ministry of Personnel. Junior Minister Jitendra Singh cites Supreme Court verdict and specific job needs. UPSC even cancelled a recruitment advert in 2022 to rethink reservation policies for such posts.