In a landmark step towards integrating Ayurveda with India’s mainstream health insurance framework, the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, has signed a Common Empanelment Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the General Insurance Council (GIC). The agreement, signed on February 10, marks a major advancement in making Ayurveda-based…
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India Boosts Business Climate, World Bank Review 2026
India has significantly strengthened its Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) framework through sustained regulatory and institutional reforms, positioning itself for the World Bank’s upcoming Business Ready (B-READY) assessment scheduled for release in 2026. The government’s reform push aims to enhance investor confidence, streamline compliance and create a transparent, predictable business…
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NMPB to Hold Chintan Shivir on Medicinal Plants in Delhi
The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), functioning under the Ministry of Ayush, will organise a one-day Chintan Shivir on Medicinal Plants on February 11 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The event aims to bring together policymakers, experts and stakeholders to deliberate on critical policy, research and implementation issues related to…
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Smart Agro-Food Systems Drive India’s Climate Strategy
The Government of India has intensified efforts to transform the country’s agricultural landscape by promoting smart agro-food systems and sustainable production practices aimed at tackling climate change, resource degradation, and food security challenges. This strategic shift focuses on climate-resilient, carbon-neutral, and regenerative agriculture, supported by policy reforms, scientific research, and…
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e-NAM Platform Expands Reach, 1.79 Crore Farmers Registered
India’s digital agriculture marketplace, the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM), continues to witness steady expansion, with 1.79 crore farmers registered on the platform as of January 31, 2026. The initiative is playing a crucial role in improving market access, transparency, and price discovery for farmers, including small and marginal cultivators. The…
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Centre Pushes Crop Diversification to Cut Paddy, Boost Millets
The Government of India has intensified efforts to promote crop diversification across key agricultural states, aiming to reduce dependence on water-intensive paddy cultivation while encouraging sustainable alternatives such as pulses, oilseeds and millets. The initiative is being driven primarily through the centrally sponsored Crop Diversification Programme (CDP), implemented under the…
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Rahul Gandhi Backs Gen Naravane in Penguin Book Row
The political and publishing controversy surrounding former Army chief General (Retd.) Manoj Mukund Naravane’s unpublished memoir has intensified after Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, publicly expressed his support for the retired general. The row centres on Naravane’s book Four Stars of Destiny, which…
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RBI Launches Financial Literacy Week 2026 on Safe Banking
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched Financial Literacy Week 2026 (FLW-2026), a nationwide awareness campaign aimed at strengthening safe banking practices among citizens, with a sharp focus on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. The initiative underscores KYC as the first and most critical step toward protecting individuals from…
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NHRC Steps In Over Jharkhand Workers Stranded in Dubai
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports highlighting the plight of Indian migrant workers from Jharkhand who have allegedly been stranded in Dubai under distressing circumstances. The reported incidents involve serious allegations of passport seizure, unpaid wages, and denial of basic…
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“India–US Trade Deal Opens $30T Export Market”
India has achieved a landmark breakthrough in global trade with the signing of the India–United States Bilateral Trade Agreement, securing sustained preferential access for Indian exports to the U.S. market valued at over USD 30 trillion. The agreement delivers wide-ranging tariff reductions, zero-duty access for key product categories and calibrated…