Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck a congenial note on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, sharing a warm handshake and light-hearted exchange with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni that was widely circulated on video. The moment underlined the personal chemistry between the two leaders amid high-level multilateral…
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India’s Pharma Push: OPPI Summit Urges “Lab of the World”
At the 60th Annual Summit of the Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI), government leaders and experts called for a decisive shift from large-scale manufacturing to high-value research and innovation, underlining partnerships as the engine of India’s next phase in pharmaceuticals. “Laboratory of the World” — a national call…
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Defence Atmanirbharta: Record Production & Rising Exports
India recorded a record ₹1.54 lakh crore in defence production in FY 2024–25 while defence exports surged to ₹23,622 crore milestones that underline the success of sustained policy reforms, expanding private-sector participation and a growing defence manufacturing ecosystem dominated by thousands of MSMEs. Numbers that mark a turning point Indigenous…
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Building Quality Infrastructure for Tribal Education: NESTS Workshop
New Delhi, 21–22 Nov 2025: The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) convened a two-day workshop at Akashvani Bhawan to fast-track high-quality construction of educational infrastructure for tribal communities. Inaugurated by Ms. Ranjana Chopra, Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the event brings together more than 300 field engineers from…
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Hyderabad COLTE Launch for Future-Ready Logistics Skills
Minister of State (I/C) Shri Jayant Chaudhary inaugurated the Centre of Logistics Training for Excellence (COLTE) at the National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) in Hyderabad, a technology-led skilling centre established by Redington Foundation in partnership with the Logistics Sector Skill Council (LSC). The centre aims to prepare Telangana’s youth for…
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New Khadi of New India Takes Center Stage at IITF 2025
New Khadi, New India: A clear showcase At the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025, the Khadi India Pavilion in Hall No. 6 has emerged as a major attraction, presenting a modern, market-ready face of Khadi and village industries. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has assembled 150…
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Thermo-electrochemical Activation Boosts Zinc-Ion Batteries
Bengaluru scientists at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) have demonstrated a low-complexity activation strategy that transforms a conventional vanadium oxide cathode into a zinc-stabilised form, enabling zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) to deliver markedly higher energy density and improved cycle stability. Simple activation, big gains The team, led…
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₹3,000 Cr IWAI MoUs to Transform Northeast Waterways
The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth about ₹3,000 crore at India Maritime Week 2025, securing agreements to expand export corridors, launch a ₹1,000-crore Brahmaputra Water Metro, build river lighthouses and terminals, and boost cruise and logistics investments across the Northeast. The package aims…
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MoSPI Discussion Paper: National Accounts Base Year 2022–23
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released a discussion paper outlining methodological improvements in compiling national accounts using the production and income approaches. The paper precedes the launch of a revised national accounts series with fiscal year 2022–23 as the base year, scheduled for 27 February 2026….
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Steel QCO Suspension: Ministry of Steel Pauses 55 IS Standards
The Ministry of Steel has temporarily suspended enforcement of 55 Indian Standards under the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024, citing supply concerns, downstream pricing impacts and the needs of MSMEs. The move — implemented through the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025 — pauses…