The long-preferred Mauritius route for foreign investments into India may no longer offer the certainty it once did. A recent Supreme Court ruling upholding a ₹14,500 crore tax demand against US-based investment firm Tiger Global has triggered widespread concern among venture capital and private equity investors operating through treaty jurisdictions….
Month: January 2026
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Rashtrapati Bhavan Closed Jan 21–29 for Republic Day
New Delhi: Public visits to Rashtrapati Bhavan will remain suspended for nine days later this month as preparations intensify for the Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony. The iconic Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India and a major heritage attraction in the national capital, will…
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PM Modi Pays Tribute to Bharat Ratna M.G. Ramachandran on Jayanti
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid heartfelt tributes to Bharat Ratna Dr. M.G. Ramachandran on his birth anniversary, remembering the legendary leader’s enduring contribution to Tamil Nadu and Indian public life. Marking the Jayanti of Dr. M.G. Ramachandran, popularly known as MGR, the Prime Minister recalled his…
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PM-SETU Workshop in Pune Boosts India’s Skilling
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra, is set to host a major industry consultation in Pune under the PM-SETU initiative, marking a significant step towards reshaping India’s vocational education and skilling landscape. The workshop, scheduled at the Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of…
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Delhi Records Coldest Night in 3 Years, Minimum Hits 2.9°C
New Delhi shivered on Thursday as the national capital recorded its coldest night in three years, with the minimum temperature dropping to 2.9°C. Dense fog and icy northwesterly winds intensified the chill, marking the fifth consecutive day of coldwave conditions. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Thursday’s temperature was…
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DCPC Trains Farmers at SKUAST-K on Safe Pesticide Use, IPM
The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) has reinforced the importance of safe and judicious pesticide use to protect agricultural sustainability and food safety through a one-day farmer training programme held at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Srinagar. The programme, organised on January 12, 2026,…
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Record Fertilizer Supply Secured for Farmers 2024–25
The Government of India has ensured record availability of fertilizers for farmers during the agricultural year 2024–25, providing a major boost to uninterrupted farming operations across the country. Through coordinated planning, efficient logistics, and continuous monitoring, fertilizer supplies remained well above the estimated national requirement, ensuring that no region faced…
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Vande Bharat Express: Transforming Inter-City Rail Travel in India
As India moves steadily towards its vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047, modern and efficient mobility has emerged as a key driver of economic growth and social integration. In this transformation, the Vande Bharat Express has become a flagship initiative of Indian Railways, redefining inter-city rail travel through…
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Chintan Shivir Charts Roadmap for Indian Wool Sector
In a significant step towards revitalising India’s traditional wool economy, the Central Wool Development Board (CWDB), under the Ministry of Textiles, organised a one-day Chintan Shivir at Avikanagar in Rajasthan. Held in collaboration with the ICAR–Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSWRI), the national-level deliberation focused on the challenges, opportunities,…
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CSIR Skill Initiative: Future-Ready Workforce for India
New Delhi: The CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative is playing a crucial role in building a future-ready, skilled workforce aligned with India’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Skill India. Implemented by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), the flagship programme aims to bridge the gap between scientific research, industry…