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…
Elections
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…
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PM Modi Visits Himachal, Punjab to Review Flood Relief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday departed for Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to review the situation caused by heavy floods and landslides. His visit comes as both states grapple with widespread damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and livelihoods. The Prime Minister reaffirmed the Government of India’s commitment to stand with the…
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President Murmu Endorses Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan
A group of eminent tribal representatives from across India met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday as part of the ongoing Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has hosted several rounds of dialogue with tribal leaders in recent months. This meeting marked…
Bihar
Patna Dial-112 Drivers Protest Over Pay and Work Conditions
Patna witnessed major disruptions on Tuesday as hundreds of Dial-112 emergency service drivers from across Bihar staged protests demanding higher pay and better service conditions. The demonstration, which began at Gardanibagh and culminated at Kargil Chowk, saw drivers carrying the national flag and chanting slogans against the state government. According…
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Google Engineer Debunks FAANG ‘Day-in-the-Life’ Videos
A Bengaluru-based Google engineer has sparked debate on social media after challenging the authenticity of viral “day-in-the-life” videos created by employees of FAANG companies — Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google. The engineer, Priyansh Agarwal, shared his candid perspective on X, stating that such videos only capture the “honeymoon period”…