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Topic: SAIL

A whistleblower moved Lokpal against SAIL’s dealings. After CBI FIR & suspensions, came the boot

The general manager-rank official was forced into early retirement with immediate effect this February. The PSU cited 'doubtful integrity & conduct unbecoming of an employee of SAIL'.

‘Tweaked policy to favour firms’: What Lokpal probe found that led to suspension of 2 top SAIL officials

The anti-corruption watchdog received three complaints against officials for granting undue benefits to private companies & causing losses to the public sector enterprise.

Tata Steel considers selling stake in e-commerce venture mjunction Services

The sale will help Tata raise cash at a time the company is struggling with a fall in demand for steel as cooling economic growth dents consumption.

Govt sets deadlines, stiff targets for SAIL top brass

With its financial health still far from impressive, the steel ministry has put the PSU on a tight leash.

On Camera

Critical minerals are the new oil. India can’t afford to depend on China

Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.