9JUNE 2026Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a week-long visit to France and Slovakia beginning June 13, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, advancing technology partnerships, and addressing key global challenges. The visit will also include participation in the G7 Summit in France, where Modi is expected to engage with world leaders on issues ranging from economic growth to artificial intelligence.The multi-leg trip underscores India's growing engagement with Europe and its role in shaping discussions on global governance, innovation, and international cooperation. In the first visit, Modi will travel to the French city of Nice on June 13-14, where he will hold bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron. The Rs 3,050 crore IntelliSmart acquisition by Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) marks a major milestone in India's rapidly expanding smart metering sector and significantly strengthens the company's position in the country's power distribution modernization drive. The transaction will substantially increase AESL's smart The Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative received a significant boost as the Indian Navy unveiled the crest of Sanshodhak, the fourth and final Survey Vessel Large (SVL) in its fleet. The unveiling highlights India's growing capabilities in indigenous defense manufacturing and maritime technology. With more than 80% indigenous content by cost, Sanshodhak stands as a strong symbol of the country's push toward self-reliance in the defense sector.The Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision has been at the center of several defense projects in recent years, and the induction of this advanced survey vessel further strengthens India's commitment to building world-class naval platforms within the country. The unveiling of the crest marks an important milestone not only for the Indian Navy but also for India's domestic shipbuilding industry. India's coal sector is set for a major transformation after the government notified new rules for the establishment of coal exchanges across the country. The coal trading ecosystem is expected to become more transparent, efficient, and competitive under the new framework. The move is aimed at modernizing the supply chain, improving market participation, and enabling transparent price discovery through a market-driven mechanism.With the notification of the Coal Exchange Rules, 2026, the government has taken a significant step toward reforming the country's coal trading landscape. The new coal trading framework is expected to benefit coal producers, commercial miners, captive mine operators, industrial consumers, and public sector companies by providing a structured platform for buying and selling coal. meter footprint and enhance its capabilities in delivering technology-driven energy solutions across India.The deal comes at a time when the government is accelerating the adoption of smart meters to improve billing efficiency, reduce power losses, and modernize electricity distribution networks. The acquisition will take AESL's smart meter portfolio to more than 4.7 crore meters, making it one of the largest advanced metering infrastructure players in the country. Addverb plans USD 100 million raise as the Ambani-backed robotics company looks to strengthen its position in the rapidly growing global automation and artificial intelligence market. The Indian robotics firm is seeking fresh capital to accelerate the development of advanced technologies, including humanoid robots, quadruped robots, and AI-powered automation systems.With ambitious expansion plans and a growing international presence, Addverb plans USD 100 million raise to compete with some of the world's largest robotics companies and establish itself as a leading player in the sector. The fundraising move comes at a time when demand for robotics, warehouse automation, and AI-driven solutions is increasing across industries worldwide. ADDVERB PLANS USD 100 MILLION RAISE TO CHALLENGE GLOBAL ROBOT GIANTSPM MODI TO MEET MACRON, ATTEND G7 SUMMIT AND VISIT SLOVAKIADANI'S RS 3,050 CRORE BET RESHAPES INDIA'S SMART METER MARKETAATMANIRBHAR BHARAT GETS A BOOST AS NAVY UNVEILS SANSHODHAKCOAL TRADING SET FOR REVOLUTION AS GOVT NOTIFIES NEW RULES
< Page 8 | Page 10 >