The Ministry of Minority Affairs and the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram, to launch a major skill training and women entrepreneurship development project under the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) scheme. The event will be chaired by…
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India Eyes $300B Bioeconomy by 2030 with BioE3 Policy
Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that India’s bioeconomy is on track to reach $300 billion by 2030, marking a sharp rise from $165.7 billion in 2024 and only $10 billion in 2014. He made the statement while unveiling two landmark initiatives on the first anniversary…
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Eastern Region to Drive India’s Aviation Growth: Naidu
Union Civil Aviation Minister Shri Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu has called the Eastern Region a vital driver of India’s future aviation growth, citing its strategic location, industrial potential, and expanding tourism opportunities. Speaking at the Eastern Region Ministers’ Conference on Civil Aviation in Bhubaneswar, the Minister stressed that air connectivity is…
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India, Bhutan Sign MoU to Boost Agriculture Cooperation
India and Bhutan have strengthened their agricultural partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on technical cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors. The MoU was signed in Thimphu by Shri Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, and Mr. Thinley Namgyel, Secretary,…
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Cabinet Clears ₹12,328Cr Rail Projects to Boost Connectivity
Cabinet Clears ₹12,328 Cr Rail Projects to Boost Connectivity The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has cleared four major railway projects worth around ₹12,328 crore aimed at strengthening India’s transport infrastructure. The projects include a new rail line in Gujarat’s Kutch region and multi-tracking initiatives across Karnataka,…
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India Bids for Commonwealth Games 2030 in Ahmedabad
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved India’s official bid to host the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2030 in Ahmedabad. The decision marks a historic step in India’s sporting journey, with the government also sanctioning grant-in-aid for the Gujarat Government if the bid is accepted. India’s Ambitious…
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PM Modi, Finland’s President Stubb Discuss Peace, Tech Ties
PM Modi, Finland’s President Stubb Discuss Peace, Tech Ties Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with Finland’s President Alexander Stubb on 27 August 2025. The leaders spoke about global peace, the conflict in Ukraine, and the growing India-Finland partnership. Focus on Peace in Ukraine President Stubb shared his…
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NHRC Probes Death of Zimbabwean Student in Punjab
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of the tragic death of a Zimbabwean student in Bathinda, Punjab, following an alleged assault earlier this month. The incident has sparked serious concerns over human rights violations and the safety of international students in Indian universities….
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CCI Clears Adani Group’s Acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given its approval to the proposed acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) by Adani Group entities. The transaction will allow Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) and Adani Infrastructure and Developers Private Limited (AIDPL), or any other entity within the Adani Group, to acquire up…
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ASI 2023-24: Manufacturing GVA Jumps 11.9%, Jobs Up 5.9%
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the results of the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) for 2023-24, highlighting robust growth across India’s manufacturing sector. The survey shows Gross Value Added (GVA) in current prices rose by 11.89% compared to the previous year, while industrial output grew…