Indian handlooms are now part of a modern global design story thanks to a groundbreaking project by the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) of the Ministry of Textiles and the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). The project, “Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World,” showcases these traditional textiles. At the Femina Miss India 2026 […]
Indian Railways detailed a massive deployment of special trains to handle increasing passenger demand, as reviewed by Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during preparations for the summer travel season. The Railways want to run 18,262 summer special train services on popular lines from April 15th to July 15th, 2026. Additional services are being advertised to […]
In keeping with the worldwide “Our Power, Our Planet” initiative, Indian Railways has stepped up its sustainability efforts, drawing attention to significant advancements in electrification, water conservation, afforestation, and renewable energy as part of its strategy for a long-term green transformation. The wide gauge network has nearly been fully electrified, with 99.6 percent coverage (69,873 […]
In a recent warning, the Ministry of Labour and Employment urged all states and union territories to take immediate action to protect their workers from the worsening heatwave. Workers in outdoor and labour-intensive industries, including construction, mining, and daily wage jobs, are especially vulnerable, according to a message from the ministry to chief secretaries and […]
During his two-day visit to Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in a massive outreach program centred around women and start a huge development push. Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath warmly welcomed the Prime Minister at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. The BLW Ground’s “Jan-Aakrosh Mahila Sammelan,” where thousands of women […]
Y Combinator, an influential startup accelerator, hosted its first-ever Startup School India in Bengaluru – marking a landmark moment in its engagement with one of the fastest-growing startup ecosystems globally. The response was overwhelming. Over 25,000 applications were received within 48 hours, with approximately 2,500 participants shortlisted and 2,250+ founders, builders, and operators attending the […]
Restoration work is anticipated to be finished within three to four weeks at the joint venture refinery in Rajasthan, which is owned by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). The fire was caused by a pressure gauge leak, according to HPCL. In the second part of May 2026, the business plans to resume the crude distillation […]
On Monday, India and New Zealand inked a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which removed or reduced tariffs from 95% of New Zealand’s imports and allowed duty-free access to all of India’s exports. After a record-breaking nine months of discussions, the deal was finalised in the presence of Todd McClay and Piyush Goyal, the ministers […]
Data from the Ministry of Power shows that on Saturday, India’s power demand reached a record high of 256.11 GW due to the increased usage of cooling appliances in both households and commercial premises caused by the scorching temperatures across the country. The recent record-breaking top of 252.07 GW was established only one day ago, […]
The Advanced Armoured Platform-Wheeled (AAP-Wh) platform under the Vikram VT 21 project was flagged-off for field trials in Pune on Saturday, 25th April. The Vikram VT 21 project constitutes development of two platforms; Advanced Armoured Platform-Wheeled (AAP-Wh) and Advanced Armoured Platform-Tracked (AAP-Tr), co-created by VRDE (DRDO), Bharat Forge Limited (BFL), Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), […]
