New Delhi: India’s labour market showed sustained improvement during October–December 2025, with higher female participation, rising workforce engagement and declining unemployment, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). Female Participation Drives Labour Market Gains The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for persons aged 15 years and above increased…
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IWAI Moves Heavy ODC via Brahmaputra to Boost Assam Semicon Hub
New Delhi: The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has achieved another significant milestone in inland logistics by facilitating the movement of a massive over dimensional cargo (ODC) through the Brahmaputra river, reinforcing Assam’s growing semiconductor infrastructure. 189-Tonne Cargo Reaches Guwahati via National Waterway–2 The ODC consignment, weighing 189.260 metric…
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CSIR-NIScPR Hosts Global Meet on Human-Centred AI, Energy Security
New Delhi: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) organised an international symposium on “Human-Centred AI and Sustainable Development: Holistic Pathways for Energy Security” as an official pre-summit event of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026. Focus on Safe, Trusted and People-Centric AI The day-long symposium, held at…
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India’s Telecom Subscribers Cross 1.3 Billion in Dec 2025
India’s telecom sector continued its steady expansion in December 2025, with the total number of telephone subscribers crossing the 1.3 billion mark. According to the latest data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the country’s total subscriber base increased to 1,306.14 million by the end of December,…
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India Named Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026 Germany
India has been designated as the Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for organic food and agriculture, scheduled to be held from February 10 to 13, 2026, at Nuremberg, Germany. The recognition places India at the global centre of discussions on organic farming, sustainability…
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Telecom Pensioner Camps: Delhi Feb 2026 Schedule
In a significant move aimed at easing pension-related processes for retired telecom employees, the Principal Controller of Communication Accounts (Pr. CCA), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has released the schedule for Telecom Pensioner Facilitation Camps in Delhi and NCR for February 2026. These camps are being organized to assist pensioners in…
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Bharat Taxi: India’s Cooperative Ride-Hailing Push
Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, is emerging as a transformative force in the country’s mobility sector by placing drivers at the centre of ownership, governance, and value creation. The initiative reflects the Government of India’s broader push to strengthen cooperatives as engines of employment, social security, and grassroots…
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Govt Ensures Timely Urea Supply via Cooperatives
New Delhi: The Government of India has reiterated its commitment to ensuring timely and adequate availability of urea for farmers through cooperative institutions such as KRIBHCO and IFFCO, with special focus on transparent allocation and digital monitoring mechanisms. The Department of Fertilizers under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers allocates…
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India’s CSR Spending Crosses ₹1.44 Lakh Crore in Five Years
New Delhi: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending by Indian companies has crossed ₹1.44 lakh crore over the last five financial years, highlighting sustained growth in development-focused corporate participation. Annual filings submitted by companies to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) reveal that development-oriented CSR expenditure between FY 2019-20 and FY…
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Defence Procurement 2026: Public Input Open
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence has invited comments and suggestions from stakeholders on the Draft Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP)–2026, a comprehensive policy framework aimed at strengthening India’s defence preparedness while accelerating indigenous manufacturing and modernisation. The Department of Defence has prepared the draft procedure to propel jointness among the…