Kathmandu: Nepal is in turmoil as a wave of anti-government protests led by Generation Z has set the nation’s capital on fire. Enraged youths clashed with police, torched government offices, and attacked political leaders, forcing Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli to resign. The unrest comes after police opened fire…
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GST on Drones Cut to 5% to Boost India’s Tech Growth
In a major reform under India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework, the government has slashed the GST rate on drones to a uniform 5%. The decision, taken at the 56th GST Council meeting, is expected to give a strong push to the country’s fast-growing drone industry while easing costs…
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Coal India, NSTFDC Join Hands to Empower Tribal Students
In a landmark initiative to uplift tribal youth, Coal India Limited (CIL) under the Ministry of Coal and the National Scheduled Tribe Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration aims to empower students enrolled in Eklavya Model…
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Piyush Goyal Urges Steel Industry to Boost Self-Reliance
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, has urged India’s steel sector to embrace self-reliance and adopt a Swadeshi ethos during the 6th ISA Steel Conclave. Highlighting the strategic importance of steel as the backbone of India’s growth, he called on the industry to reduce import dependence, strengthen…
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EU Approves 102 New Indian Fishery Establishments
India’s seafood export sector has received a major boost as the European Union (EU) has listed 102 new Indian fishery establishments approved for export. This move significantly enhances India’s market access for high-quality seafood products, including aquaculture shrimps and cephalopods such as squid, cuttlefish, and octopus. Strengthening Confidence in Indian…
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Shri Scindia Unveils UPI–UPU Integration at Dubai Congress
Dubai, 10 September 2025: Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, today unveiled the historic UPI–UPU Integration project at the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai. The initiative aims to revolutionize cross-border remittances by combining the extensive reach of India’s postal network with…
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iDEX-DIO & EdCIL Join Hands for Dual-Use Tech via ASPIRE
New Delhi, 10 September 2025: Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) – Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) has signed a landmark MoU with EdCIL (India) Limited to develop dual-use technologies under the new ASPIRE (Accelerating Strategic Progress in Research and Education) program. The collaboration aims to merge defence expertise with cutting-edge ed-tech…
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Swacchotsav 2025: SHS Campaign to Promote Clean Festivities
New Delhi, 10 September 2025: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) have announced the launch of the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025 campaign, themed ‘Swacchotsav’. Scheduled from 17th September to 2nd October, the fortnight-long initiative aims to combine cleanliness…
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India Tightens Regulation on Biostimulant Products under FCO
The Government of India has tightened the regulatory framework for biostimulant products under the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO), 1985, officially ending provisional registrations from June 17, 2025. This move marks a significant step in standardising quality and ensuring that only scientifically validated products are available in the Indian market. Until…
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ECI, Naam Tamilar Katchi Discuss Electoral Reforms
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday held an interaction with a delegation from Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), led by its authorised representative K. Senthilkumar, at Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alongside Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and…