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New Delhi, April 2 The infrastructure sector is set to play a central role in sustaining the country's long-term economic growth and achieving the goal of 'Developed India' by 2047, said Rohit Rishi, Managing Director of India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL), on Thursday.Addressing...

Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced today that the government will launch a comprehensive nationwide series of regional agricultural conferences during April-May 2026, organized by region. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare stated that these...

Seoul, March 31 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung instructed senior officials on Tuesday to take decisive measures to address concerns about the energy situation caused by the Middle East conflict, stating that the government may issue an emergency economic decree if necessary."South...

New Delhi, March 30 – India's pharmaceutical sector is poised to take a major step towards becoming a globally competitive powerhouse driven by innovation, according to the government, as India Pharma 2026 aims to accelerate the industry's transition from volume-based growth to value and...

New Delhi, March 25 The India Energy Storage Alliance and industry experts have called for a unified framework to close the 60 GWh supply gap in domestic cell manufacturing, with the aim of boosting energy storage capacity addition in the country.A unified framework is seen as crucial to...

Jaipur, March 17 Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde said on Tuesday that universities play a crucial role in making India self-reliant in the face of growing global competition.Addressing the inaugural session of the West Zone Vice Chancellors' Meet 2025-26, organized by the Association of...

New Delhi, March 15 The agricultural research body, ICAR, announced on Sunday that it is developing a national platform to connect over 900 institutions, aiming to strengthen the role of women in farming. This initiative comes after an international conference adopted a declaration for a global...

New Delhi, March 15 The Cabinet Secretariat has asked secretaries of all ministries and departments to submit brief notes outlining the major reforms that their respective offices plan to undertake, according to sources.The ministries and departments have to submit these notes to the...

March 14, New Delhi: Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (Marketing & Oil Refinery) at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, stated that the Central Air Quality Management Committee (CAQM) has issued a new order permitting the temporary use of biomass-derived pellets.She explained that the...

Washington, March 13 – First Lady Melania Trump urged women across the United States to pursue their ambitions with confidence and courage, telling a White House gathering marking Women's History Month that women play a decisive role in shaping the nation's future.Addressing a room filled with...

New Delhi, March 12 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) parliamentarians from Delhi met with the newly appointed Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu at Lok Niwas on Thursday, and discussed issues related to the development of the national capital.Sandhu was sworn in as the 23rd L-G of Delhi in...

March 12, New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the three-day Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems 2026 in New Delhi on Thursday.Organized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and its partners, the conference, GCWAS–2026, will bring together over 700 global...

President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems 2026 in New Delhi today. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will also be present at the event. The three-day conference aims to promote women-centric...

New Delhi, March 11 India is one of the largest consumers and refiners of crude oil, and it is essential for New Delhi and Washington to work "hand-in-hand" to ensure the stability of the energy market, US Ambassador Sergio Gor said on Wednesday.His conciliatory gesture came as the Congress...

Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Jitendra Singh, today interacted with representatives from various Pensioners' Associations and praised the continued engagement of senior citizens in nation-building. He stated this while chairing the 35th Meeting of the Standing...

Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that India's creator economy sector is showcasing the country's culture, food, and hyper-local products to the world. He made this statement during yesterday's Post-Budget Webinar - "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas - Fulfilling the...

New Delhi, March 8. Speakers at the National Convention of Women, ‘Bharati – Nari to Narayani’, emphasised the need to promote female-led development rooted in Indian values while calling for actionable plans to empower women across the country.Speaking to IANS, Dr. Leena Rahane, a professor...

New Delhi, March 6 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a post-budget webinar on March 9 on "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling the Aspirations of the People: Education, Skills, and University Townships" to discuss the key initiatives announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, according to...

Amaravati, March 6 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Friday that social media will be prohibited for children under 13 years of age within the next 90 days in the state.Addressing the Assembly, the Chief Minister said they are actively debating whether to extend this...

March 05, New Delhi – The United Nations has praised India's banking inclusion program as a global model for empowering women and girls.Sandra Hendriks, Director of Policy at UN Women, stated that India's initiative of providing digital identification and easier access to bank accounts for...