In a joint effort with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Rohde & Schwarz has verified Search Space Set Group Switching (SSSG), a 3GPP Release 17 feature that reduces power consumption in 5G NR devices. By optimizing control-channel monitoring, SSSG enhances battery efficiency without compromising scheduling reliability. Its submission for RAN5 verification marks…

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday announced a ₹4,800-crore desalination plant at Minjur with a capacity to produce 400 million litres of drinking water a day, aimed at meeting the growing water requirements of North Chennai, Avadi, Ponneri and Minjur. The announcement was made in the…

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the deadline for claiming Central Financial Assistance (CFA) under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to November 30, 2026, giving households additional time to complete rooftop solar installations and submit subsidy claims. The extension comes as the government pushes…

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru C. Joseph Vijay has on Tuesday, September 01, 2026 released water from the Mettur Dam (Stanley Reservoir), marking the formal opening of the reservoir for irrigation in the Cauvery delta region. The event held at Mettur in Salem district is the first time the Chief…

As part of its strategic restructuring announced earlier this year, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. (IYM) has proposed the integration of Yamaha Motor Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. (YEIN) into IYM. The move is aimed at simplifying the company’s operations, improving collaboration across functions and creating a more agile organizational structure…

GK Energy Limited has received a Letter of Empanelment (LOE) from a State Government-owned power distribution utility for the execution of grid-connected rooftop solar photovoltaic projects across 1 lakh households. The empanelment involves the installation of 1 kW rooftop solar systems at 1,00,000 households, aggregating to a total capacity of…

Ashoka Buildcon Limited has received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) for a ₹602.16 crore project, including GST, covering electro-mechanical works for four tunnels under the Rishikesh-Karnprayag New Broad Gauge Rail Line Project in Uttarakhand. The company disclosed the development to the stock exchanges on…

Tamil Nadu is set to expand its power generation infrastructure with a proposed 1,600 MW supercritical thermal power station at Tuticorin, with the project estimated to involve an investment of ₹20,800 crore. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru C. Joseph Vijay announced the project in the state Assembly on…

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has secured a major transformer supply contract from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), strengthening its position in India’s expanding high-voltage transmission equipment market. The company has emerged as the successful bidder for a contract valued at approximately ₹514.56 crore to supply 23 units…

Avtar Steel Ltd., a manufacturer of stainless-steel long and wire products has initiated the process of going public by filing its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO) of up to INR 585 crores. The proposed Avtar…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being viewed not only as a technology opportunity but also as a potential new source of revenue for India’s communication service providers. As the country’s network infrastructure evolves to support growing AI workloads, telecom and AI are expected to play an increasingly important role in…

JAKSON Engineers Limited, part of the JAKSON Group, an energy and infrastructure conglomerate has named Mr. Ivan Saha as Managing Director. He will helm JAKSON’s integrated solar manufacturing business, steering technology roadmap, production operations, and market expansion. Bringing over 31 years of experience across semiconductor, solar, & sustainable energy, Mr.…