The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) organised a two-day Chintan Shivir in Udaipur, Rajasthan, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, academic institutions, and state representatives to chart a roadmap for a modern, globally competitive, and inclusive food processing sector. Inaugural Vision: Strengthening India’s Food Processing Ecosystem Union Minister for Food…
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NHA Chintan Shivir Strengthens AB PMJAY & ABDM in Odisha
The National Health Authority (NHA) successfully hosted a two-day Chintan Shivir from 19–20 January 2026 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, focusing on Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY) and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The event aimed at enhancing healthcare accessibility through digital innovation, integration of health IT…
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PDUNASS Launches EPFO Training on Legal Management & IBC
New Delhi, 20 January 2026: The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS) commenced a five-day training programme on Legal Management & Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 for officers of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Scheduled from 19th to 23rd January 2026, the programme aims to…
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Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan to Visit Karnataka on Jan 21
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Karnataka on January 21, 2026, where he will participate in two significant public engagements in Tumakuru and Bengaluru. The visit underscores the constitutional office’s continued engagement with institutions that play an important role in…
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Vice-President Reaffirms Gandhian Ideals at Gandhi Ashram, Delhi
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, on Monday underscored the timeless relevance of Gandhian ideals of simplicity, service and social responsibility during his visit to the Harijan Sevak Sangh at the historic Gandhi Ashram in New Delhi. In a programme steeped in history and reflection, he inaugurated the…
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PM Modi Shares Article on India’s Textile Sector Growth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article authored by Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh, highlighting the rapid transformation of India’s textile sector into a powerful engine of economic growth, employment generation and self-reliance. The Prime Minister’s endorsement underscores the sector’s expanding role in strengthening India’s manufacturing base…
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Harivansh Urges Parliament–State Synergy for AI Use
Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivansh, on Tuesday made a strong case for close coordination between Parliament and State Legislatures to ensure the responsible and effective adoption of Artificial Intelligence in legislative functioning. Addressing the plenary session of the 86th All India Presiding Officers Conference (AIPOC) in Lucknow,…
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APEDA Organic Conclave Boosts Assam’s Agri-Export Potential
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) on Tuesday organised an Organic Conclave-cum-Buyer Seller Meet in Guwahati, aiming to strengthen agri-export linkages and expand global market access for Assam’s agricultural and processed food products. The event was held in collaboration with the Government of Assam and brought…
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Coal India to Sell 15% BCCL Stake, CMPDI IPO by March
State-owned Coal India Limited (CIL) has outlined an aggressive disinvestment roadmap, announcing plans to sell its remaining 15 percent stake in Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) within the next six months. The move comes shortly after BCCL’s successful stock market debut and signals Coal India’s broader strategy to unlock value…
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Karnataka DGP K Ramachandra Rao Suspended Over Viral Video Row
The Karnataka government on Monday suspended senior IPS officer and Director General of Police (Civil Rights Enforcement) K Ramachandra Rao with immediate effect after videos allegedly showing him in an obscene and compromising manner circulated widely on social and television media. The suspension, pending a formal inquiry, has triggered a…