New Delhi: The Union Government has taken a decisive step towards strengthening India’s maritime logistics ecosystem with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Bharat Container Shipping Line (BCSL). The initiative, aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, is expected to anchor India’s…
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India at UN: Savitri Thakur Outlines Path to Viksit Bharat 2047
India has once again positioned itself as a global leader in equitable growth at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. During the 64th Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD), the Indian delegation reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to a rights-based approach to governance. The session focused on the…
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PMFBY Expanded: States Can Add Wild Animal Damage Cover
New Delhi: The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has been strengthened further, allowing state governments to notify crop losses caused by wild animal attacks as an add-on insurance cover, the Centre informed Parliament on Monday. Comprehensive Risk Coverage Under PMFBY Introduced during the 2016–17 agricultural season, PMFBY provides comprehensive…
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President Murmu Highlights Universities’ Role in Inclusive Growth
President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday underscored the critical role of universities in shaping an equitable and progressive society, stating that institutions of higher learning must act as catalysts of inclusive growth, innovation, and social transformation. She was addressing the convocation ceremony of Fakir Mohan University in Balasore,…
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India Expands Rare-Earth Exploration and Magnet Manufacturing
New Delhi: India is intensifying efforts to explore, mine, and add value to rare-earth minerals, a critical resource for advanced technologies and clean energy. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy confirmed that the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research…
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Govt Cracks Down on Edible Oil Firms for VOPPA Non-Compliance
The Government of India has stepped up regulatory enforcement in the edible oil sector by issuing show cause notices to several large edible oil companies for failing to comply with the amended Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2025. The action follows nationwide inspections conducted by the Department…
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Shri Divakar Jayant Takes Charge as DG Naval Armament
Shri Divakar Jayant, a senior officer of the Indian Naval Armament Service (INAS), has assumed charge as the Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA) at Naval Headquarters under the Ministry of Defence. He took over the prestigious appointment on February 2, 2026, marking a significant leadership transition in one of…
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India AI Impact Expo 2026 Opens Registrations in New Delhi
Registrations have officially opened for the India AI Impact Expo 2026, a flagship platform under the India AI Impact Summit 2026, aimed at transforming artificial intelligence prototypes into scalable, real-world solutions. Hosted by the IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the Expo positions India as…
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CCI Clears L Catterton India Fund’s Stake Purchase in Haldiram
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval to the proposed acquisition of a certain shareholding in Haldiram Snacks Food Private Limited by L Catterton India Fund, providing regulatory clearance to a significant investment in India’s fast-growing packaged food sector. The approval was announced on Tuesday, confirming that the…
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Environment Minister Chairs CZA Meet on Zoo Conservation
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav chaired the 43rd meeting of the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) at the National Zoological Park in New Delhi, reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening conservation-oriented and ethical zoo management across the country. The meeting focused on critical issues related…