The National Skills Qualifications Committee (NSQC) held its 45th meeting on February 6, 2026, under the chairpersonship of Smt. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Chairperson of the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET). The meeting marked a significant step towards strengthening India’s…
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IIFT Launches Australia–India Business Case Studies Compendium
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi, on Thursday hosted the launch of a comprehensive business case studies compendium titled “Pitch Perfect Australia–India: Perfect Conditions for a $100 Billion Partnership”. The publication aims to provide practical insights into the evolving economic relationship between India and Australia, as both…
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PM Modi Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam on Health and National Service
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an ancient Sanskrit Subhashitam invoking blessings for good health, long life, and unwavering devotion to service of the nation. Drawing upon India’s timeless civilizational wisdom, the Prime Minister highlighted how age-old spiritual values continue to guide the country’s collective aspirations in the…
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Centre Signs MoU With India Post to Curb Fake Agri Inputs
In a significant step to protect Indian farmers from the menace of fake and sub-standard agricultural inputs, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Posts. The agreement establishes a standardized, faceless and fully traceable logistics system to strengthen quality…
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Seeds Act Empowers States to Crack Down on Spurious Seeds
The Government of India has reaffirmed that a robust legal and digital framework is in place to regulate seed quality and decisively curb the sale of spurious and sub-standard seeds across the country. Existing laws empower State Governments to take strict enforcement action, while new digital platforms and farmer-centric schemes…
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Trump Rejects Putin’s Call to Extend Nuclear Arms Limits
United States President Donald Trump has rejected a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin to extend limits on the deployment of strategic nuclear weapons, following the expiration of the New START treaty. The decision effectively removes the last remaining cap on the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals, raising fresh concerns…
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Mandhana Leads RCB to Historic WPL Title Win Over Delhi
Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced one of the greatest run chases in Women’s Premier League history to defeat Delhi Capitals by six wickets in a pulsating final at Vadodara, clinching their second WPL title. Led by a sensational captain’s knock from Smriti Mandhana, RCB chased down a daunting target of 204…
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India’s Judiciary Adopts Global e-Court Standards
New Delhi: India’s justice delivery system is undergoing a significant digital transformation with the implementation of global best practices under the e-Courts Mission Mode Project. Aligned with recommendations highlighted at the OECD Global Roundtable 2025, the reforms focus on data-driven governance, people-centric services and enhanced interoperability across the criminal justice…
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Metal Stocks Slide as Hindustan Zinc, Vedanta Fall Up to 7%
Metal stocks witnessed sharp selling pressure on Thursday as shares of major companies such as Hindustan Zinc, Vedanta and National Aluminium Company (NALCO) declined by up to 7 percent in early trade. The sell-off dragged the Nifty Metal index down nearly 3 percent, snapping its three-session winning streak. The downturn…
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ENPO Agreement Unlocks Frontier Nagaland Future
In a landmark step towards lasting peace and inclusive development in the Northeast, the Government of India, the Government of Nagaland and representatives of the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) on Wednesday signed a historic agreement in New Delhi to create the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA). The pact marks…