To finalise the Draft Convergence Framework in preparation for the scheme’s launch on July 1, 2026, the Ministry of Rural Development held a high-level inter-ministerial consultation. Rohit Kansal, Secretary, Department of Rural Development, chaired the meeting. This is a major step towards implementing the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G […]
The Index of Services Production (ISP) will be launched in July 2026 by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), marking a significant milestone in the development of India’s economic data ecosystem. The new index will give policymakers and businesses a better tool to track economic activity; it will quantify short-term fluctuations in the […]
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) and the leading telecom research and development organization under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up a CoE in Advanced Communication Technologies. Wireless communications, 5G Advanced, 6G, cybersecurity, AI, quantum technologies, and post-quantum communication […]
As India prepares to become a developed nation by 2047, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged young civil servants to embrace innovation, integrity, and citizen-centric governance throughout their administrative careers. He also urged them to become important drivers of this transition. During his interaction with the 183 IAS Officer Trainees of the 2024 batch at Seva […]
According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), the Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP) for petrol in India has been scientifically validated and is put into place through a strong framework that includes technical reviews, stakeholder engagements, and thorough testing. Misleading and unfounded assertions about ethanol-blended petrol have been circulating on social media, prompting […]
In spite of ongoing global economic uncertainties, India’s external sector proved resilient in FY2025-26, as the country’s overall merchandise and services trade increased by 5.4% year-on-year to reach $1.84 trillion, as reported in the most recent “Trade Watch Quarterly” report by NITI Aayog. Prominent authorities, including the NITI Aayog CEO, were present in New Delhi […]
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga with enthusiastic participation from employees, reaffirming its commitment to promoting health, wellness and holistic well-being across the organisation. The celebrations were marked by a collective yoga session at the Main Works Unit, where employees came together to observe this year’s theme, […]
New Holland, a brand of CNH, unveiled its new HD and XHD Series Rotary Tillers (Rotavators), manufactured at its globally benchmarked facility in Pune, further strengthening its farm mechanisation portfolio in India. The unveiling took place at its Greater Noida facility in the presence of Mr. Narinder Mittal, President & Managing Director, CNH India, along […]
The ₹405 crore signalling upgrading project on Eastern Railway has been greenlit by Indian Railways, signifying yet another important move to improve the safety, dependability, and operational efficiency of one of the busiest train networks in the nation. Situated on HDN and HUN routes, 32 stations and signalling points will have their outdated relay-based interlocking […]
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, NTPC Bongaigaon has inaugurated a massive educational infrastructure project at Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya (VKV) in Balijan, Arunachal Pradesh, further solidifying its dedication to high-quality education and community development. Learning opportunities and academic infrastructure for kids in the region are likely to be considerably improved by the […]
