Millions of car owners could breathe a sigh of relief if reports indicate that the renewal standards for Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC) for BS-VI vehicles are being rethought by the Centre. Supposedly, the plan is to make the PUCC valid for brand-new BS-VI private automobiles for three years instead of one. The proposed change […]
The 52nd meeting of PRAGATI, an ICT-enabled multi-modal platform that promotes proactive governance and ensures the timely delivery of projects through tight coordination between the Centre and State Governments, was hosted on Wednesday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a meeting that took place at Seva Teerth, the Prime Minister went over four massive infrastructure […]
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 […]
