
Uttar Pradesh Targets Green Hydrogen Surge

Minor Rise in Fuel Prices in Kolkata
Residents of Kolkata are experiencing a slight increase in fuel prices, with petrol now priced at Rs 105.41 per litre and diesel at Rs 92.02 per litre, effective from 12 May. This adjustment follows a revision in the basic fuel price by oil marketing companies (OMCs), impacting daily commuters and raising concerns about inflation and sustainable transport options in the city.The price hike amounts to forty paise for petrol and twenty paise for diesel, reflecting periodic evaluations by OMCs based on operational and logistical factors. While such changes are typically minor, they directly influ..

Google Cloud Expands AI Infrastructure in India
Google Cloud is significantly expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in India, planning to locally host advanced models and deploy its complete AI stack in one of its fastest-growing global markets.The Gemini 1.5 Flash model is already hosted in India, with more advanced versions like Gemini 2.5 Flash expected soon as part of Google鈥檚 annual AI update cycle. Local hosting will benefit Indian enterprises and developers with lower latency, better performance, and enhanced data sovereignty.Google Cloud operates from two Indian regions鈥擬umbai and Delhi NCR鈥攚ith the latter ..

Uttarakhand Approves Rs 3.5 Bn Development Push
The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand has approved Rs 3.5 billion under the MLA Fund Scheme for 2025-26, covering development projects in all seventy constituencies with a focus on sustainability and equitable growth. Each Member of the Legislative Assembly will receive Rs 50 million to lead key infrastructure initiatives.Funds are allocated proportionally: seventy-eight per cent for General constituencies, nineteen per cent for Scheduled Caste constituencies, and three per cent for Scheduled Tribe constituencies.Notable projects include Rs 37.1 million for a motor road connecting Dehalchori to th..