Anjaw district witnessed a significant development with the conduct of the Environmental Public Hearing for the proposed 1200 MW Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project at the Tribal Cultural Centre in Hawai.

The hearing was organized by the Arunachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (APSPCB) and executed by M/s THDC India Limited.

The event saw the active participation of district officials, project representatives, stakeholders, and members of the local community, reflecting the importance of striking a balance between harnessing hydroelectric potential and addressing environmental safeguards and community aspirations.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday inaugurated the state's first and the country's second green hydrogen plant at Khanimpur village in Gorakhpur district, set up by Torrent Gas and Torrent Power, an official statement issued here said.

Calling it a milestone in clean energy transition, Adityanath said green hydrogen represents the "energy of the future" and would play a decisive role in protecting biodiversity, reducing carbon emissions and improving human health.

Addressing the gathering, he said, "If we wish to save humanity and civilisation, we must minimise carbon emissions. Green energy will be crucial not just for the environment but also for reducing diseases caused by pollution," he said.

Days after it became the first company in the country to receive ISCC CORSIA certification for sustainable aviation fuel production at its Panipat refinery, State-owned oil refiner and marketeer Indian Oil Corporation has entered into an MoU with Air India for supply of SAF.

The MoU outlines a shared commitment to promote adoption of low-carbon fuels in aviation, support global decarbonisation goals and contribute to the transition toward more sustainable air transport operations, IOC said.

“With our ISCC CORSIA-certified SAF from Panipat, Indian Oil is ready to provide a sustainable fuel solution that will help decarbonise air travel. Partnering with India’s flagship carrier, we are aligning national growth with global climate goals and setting a benchmark for the industry, IOC Chairman A.S.Sahney said.

State-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) on Tuesday (August 19, 2025) said it has signed a pact with Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd to develop rail infrastructure for the company and its subsidiaries.

CIL, which accounts for over 80% of domestic coal output, is actively strengthening its rail infrastructure to improve coal transportation.

The non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between both companies in Kolkata.

State-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Tuesday said it has successfully migrated its corporate website to '.bank.in' domain (https://pnb.bank.in), in line with RBI circular and under the guidance of Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT).

This serves as the exclusive registrar for this domain and this marks a significant milestone in the Indian banking sector's digital transformation, PNB said in a statement.

With this move, PNB has become the first public sector bank in the country to migrate its corporate website to the secure '.bank.in' domain reaffirming its commitment to customer safe and secure digital banking, it said.

State Bank of India (SBI) has set up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for MSMEs at the State Bank Academy (SBA), Gurugram.

The centre has been established with an objective of strengthening the MSME ecosystem through capacity building, research, and industry collaboration, thereby contributing to India's vision of becoming a developed nation, SBI said in a statement on Thursday.

The centre was inaugurated by Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju and SBI chairman C S Setty, it said.

SBA is an institute imparting specialised training in Credit, International Banking, Risk & Compliance and carrying out Research & Development in various spheres of banking, it said.

Madras Day 2025 Date and History: Every year on August 22, Madras Day is observed to commemorate the founding of Madras (now Chennai) in Tamil Nadu in 1639. This year, we will mark the 22nd anniversary of Madras Day as well as the 386th anniversary of the city’s founding — on Friday, August 22, 2025.

On this day in 1639, the East India Company (EIC) bought Madrasapatnam from local monarchs and was a step toward building the British Empire in India over the next several centuries.

After British rule ended in 1947, the state and city remained known as Madras, and were formed from the larger Madras presidency, which had included parts of other South Indian states.

The second National Space Day is being celebrated across the country today. The day commemorates the successful soft landing of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission’s Vikram Lander and the deployment of the Pragyan Rover on the Moon on 23rd of August 2023.

On this day in 2023, the Chandrayaan-3 mission accomplished the safe and soft landing of the Vikram Lander on the lunar surface. With this, India became the fourth country to land on the moon and the first to land near the southern polar region of the moon. The soft landing was followed by a successful deployment of the Pragyaan Rover. The landing site was named Shiv Shakti Point. To honour this achievement, the Government of India officially declared August 23rd as “National Space Day.”

The theme for this year’s celebration is Aryabhatta to Gaganyaan: Ancient Wisdom to Infinite Possibilities”. As part of the celebrations, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) hosted the National Space Meet 2.0 in New Delhi yesterday. The meet brought together several Ministries, Private Stakeholders, Academia, Startups, and Experts to shape the next decade of India’s space applications roadmap. It featured 10 breakout sessions that engaged hundreds of experts who, over the past four months, worked closely with Ministries, Departments, State Governments, and ISRO to identify hundreds of use cases for immediate and future implementation.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched the Nusuk Umrah service on Wednesday, enabling international pilgrims to apply for Umrah visas and book related services directly online without intermediaries.

Available at https://umrah.nusuk.sa/, the platform aims to streamline the pilgrimage process and enhance the overall pilgrim experience.

The platform is designed to improve service quality and represents a new option for international Umrah pilgrims that complements existing channels such as accredited travel agents.

The digital service allows users to customise their pilgrimages by choosing from integrated packages or booking individual services, including visas, accommodation, transportation, and tours.

Tribeny Rai’s debut feature, Shape of Momo, has been officially selected for the Vision Section of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) 2025, the largest and most prestigious film festival in Asia.

BIFF, held annually in Busan, South Korea, is renowned for discovering bold new voices and connecting Asian cinema with the world. Its Vision Section highlights promising works from independent Asian cinema, showcasing daring and original stories from both emerging and mid-career directors.

The selection places Shape of Momo alongside some of the most exciting contemporary films from across Asia. The film will also be screened at the San Sebastián International Film Festival in September, marking a significant step in its international journey.