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13 out of 14 Ministers in Karnataka Cabinet are crorepatis; face criminal cases

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has assets worth ₹1,413.80 crore

'Save Soil' Calls For Policy Support To Expand Tree-Based Farming On World Environment Day

Envisioned by Sadhguru, the broader Save Soil–Cauvery Calling initiative aims to facilitate the planting of 242 crore trees on farmlands across the river basin

Yogandhra 2026 registrations to begin on June 6; Andhra Pradesh targets 1 crore participants

A&NI administration looks to introduce elections to Nicobarese community

Some locals suspect the draft rules are an attempt to give rise to a Nicobarese leadership that may be more favourable to Centre’s interests, especially in Great Nicobar Island, where the existing Tribal Council has been opposing Union government’s ₹92,000-crore project for close to four years now

BPCL greenfield project in Nellore nears deadline

The national project estimated to cost ₹1 lakh crore is meant to process 9 – 12 million metric tonnes of petrochemical products per annum.

Mahayuti spent Rs 150 crore to force MVA candidates out of MLC polls: Uddhav Sena

Mahayuti spent Rs 150 crore to force MVA candidates out of MLC polls: Uddhav Sena

'Success of reforms and hard work Indians': PM Modi hails 7.7% GDP growth in FY26

India's economy achieved a strong 7.7% growth in FY26. This expansion highlights the nation's inherent economic strength. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attributed this success to effective reforms and the diligent efforts of 140 crore Indians. The government remains committed to improving ease of living and doing business. This growth creates new opportunities for the country's youth.

Pawan Kalyan launches drive to make 2.5 crore seed balls on World Environment Day

The Deputy Chief Minister joins self-help group women and students in making seed balls at Mulapadu, watches drones disperse them, and sets a June 15 target across 300 locations

Data Centre Specialist AirTrunk To Invest Rs 3 Lakh Crore In India: PM Modi

Founded in 2015, AirTrunk set up Australia's first and largest hyperscale data centres in 2017

Himachal’s green contribution worth ₹90,000 crore inadequately compensated by Centre: CM Sukhu

State’s rightful claim would be strongly raised before Central government at upcoming NITI Aayog meeting.

India’s GDP grows at robust 7.8% in Q4 FY26; 7.7% full year growth beats estimates

At constant prices, real GDP for the January-March quarter is estimated to have been at Rs 87.77 lakh crore, compared with Rs 81.40 lakh crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. Nominal GDP during the quarter is estimated at Rs 94.65 lakh crore, reflecting growth of 9.1%.

IRCTC deactivates 3 crore suspicious IDs

'Dhurandhar 2' BO day 78: Ranveer Singh film ends theatrical run at Rs 1149.02 crore

The curtain has officially fallen on the historic, record-shattering theatrical run of 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge.' On Day 78, the Ranveer Singh-led espionage epic brought in a final Rs. 0.07 crore, concluding its domestic net collection at an unprecedented Rs 1149.02 crore, missing the monumental Rs. 1150 crore milestone by a razor-thin margin of just Rs. 0.98 crore. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the blockbuster sequel has cemented its status as the highest-grossing Hindi film in domestic box office history with a staggering worldwide gross of Rs 1813.11 crore. Coinciding with the end of its theatrical run, the film's exclusive, unrated "Raw & Undekha" cut officially premiered on JioHotstar.

From 34 Crore To 1.4 Billion People: The India Nehru Governed And The Bharat PM Modi Leads

Today, India is home to more than 140 crore people, is the world's most populous country, one of the largest economies.

PM Modi welcomes AirTrunk's Rs 3 lakh crore investment plan in India

Blackstone-backed AirTrunk plans a massive Rs 3 lakh crore investment in India by 2030 to boost digital infrastructure, including data centres and AI capacity. Prime Minister Modi welcomed the move, highlighting its potential to strengthen India's global position in cloud computing and AI, create jobs, and drive innovation-led growth.

Tata Steel shares fall 3% after fire breaks out at UK’s Port Talbot plant

The shares of metals major Tata Steel dropped nearly 3% on Friday after a fire broke out at the company’s plant at Port Talbot in UK late on Wednesday, forcing the company to temporarily halt operations at part of the site.Large plumes of smoke were visible from the site and could be seen across the surrounding area, BBC reported, adding that emergency services remained at the scene on Thursday and were working to manage the incident.Tata Steel UK meanwhile said that all personnel were evacuated safely from the affected area. It added that the incident was not related to the safe and successful demolition of the empty, redundant gas holder earlier yesterday evening. The Mid and West Wales Fire Service attended the site while emergency services worked with local teams to completely extinguish the fire, the company further said.The 3.2 million tonne facility is transitioning to an electric arc furnace with an investment of £1.25 billion, with the help of aid from the local government. It is expected to be commissioned by the end of 2027. Tata Steel has completed major demolition work of the blast furnaces for the transition, and is currently working on fabrication and delivery of equipment.Also read: Tata Steel eyes 9% India sales growth this fiscalIn October 2024, Tata Steel ceased iron making operations at its Port Talbot site and temporarily paused steel manufacturing, pending the construction of a 3.2 MTPA electric arc furnace. What this means for Tata Steel share priceICICI Direct highlighted that the fire has reportedly been contained, although the extent of the operational impact is yet to be assessed. “While the incident is sentimentally negative, the UK operations contribute a relatively small share to Tata Steel's overall business, and hence the impact on the company's overall performance is expected to be limited. We await further clarification from the company regarding any operational disruptions or financial implications arising from the incident,” it added.Tata Steel share priceTata Steel shares tumbled more than 3% to trade at Rs 204 apiece on Friday afternoon. The shares of the company have fallen around 2% in one week and 3% in one month. The stock is however up more than 12% in 2026 so far.In the longer term, Tata Steel shares jumped more than 29% in one year, 87% in three years and over 82% in five years. The company currently has a market capitalisation of more than Rs 2.55 lakh crore.(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)

Naidu, four Union Ministers open Visakhapatnam seafood meet; India eyes ₹1 lakh crore exports

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and four Union Ministers open the two-day Visakhapatnam workshop targeting ₹1 lakh crore in annual seafood exports, up from a record ₹73,890.46 crore in 2025-26

White Paper on Kerala finances moots regulatory commission for Kochi metro user charges

The document notes that Kochi Metro registers a monthly loss of ₹35 crore. Notwithstanding these losses, the White Paper proposes metro projects in two more cities — Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode

ED arrests Chhattisgarh man in Rs 10-crore Bharatmala compensation scam case

ED arrests Chhattisgarh man in Rs 10-crore Bharatmala compensation scam case

Hindustan Zinc shares tumble 5% to 6-week low after report of govt's plan to sell 2% stake for Rs 5,000 crore

Shares of Hindustan Zinc sharply tumbled nearly 5% on Friday after a report said that the government is planning to sell as much as 2% stake in the metals major for up to Rs 5,000 crore ($525 million).The shares of the company dropped to Rs 575.20 apiece on NSE, the lowest level seen by the stock in six weeks, after the release of the Bloomberg report, citing people familiar with the matter. Shares of Vedanta, meanwhile, tumbled 3% to Rs 318.80 apiece.The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) aims to launch the process this month or in July this year, the report said, adding that ICICI Securities, Axis Capital, IIFL Capital Services, and HDFC Securities are advising the government on the transaction.Hindustan Zinc shareholding patternThe Central government held nearly 28% stake in India’s largest silver producer, according to data on the company’s shareholding pattern as on March 31, 2026. Its largest promoter, Vedanta, meanwhile, held nearly 61% stake in the company.Another 3.5% stake was held by insurance companies, while foreign investors held more than 2% stake in Hindustan Zinc, as at the end of the January-March quarter of FY26.The latest report on the government's possible stake sale in Hindustan Zinc comes after the centre ramped up its disinvestment efforts. Last week, the government raised about $531 million from the sale of 2% stake in Coal India. Earlier this week, it raised $450 million by selling 6% stake in NHPC. Bloomberg also reported that the government is now mulling an OFS to sell 2% stake in LIC to raise as much as Rs 10,000 crore.ED raids at Hindustan Zinc officesThe shares of Hindustan Zinc declined earlier this week after Vedanta said that the Enforcement Directorate team visited some of its offices, confirming news reports. "We hereby inform that the Enforcement Directorate team visited some offices of our company and Hindustan Zinc, a subsidiary of the company," Vedanta said after stock exchanges sought clarification regarding news reports around ED conducting searches against Vedanta Group in FEMA probe. The Anil Agarwal-led company added that it is fully cooperating with the authorities and providing all requested information.Later, Vedanta announced that the searches had concluded and no penalty or restriction had been imposed by the authorities.Hindustan Zinc share priceHindustan Zinc shares have fallen more than 9% in one week and 6% in one month, while being down more than 6% in 2026 so far. The shares of the company have gained around 17% in one year.Also read: Did this L&T-backed AI stock actually crash 90% in one day? Here's all you need to knowIn the longer term, the stock delivered 87% returns over three years and 72% returns over five years. The company currently has a market capitalisation of more than Rs 2.43 lakh crore. (Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)