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New Delhi, April 11 – In line with India's vision of becoming a global pharmaceutical innovation hub, "India Pharma 2026" aims to accelerate the sector's transition from a volume-driven model to a value- and innovation-led global powerhouse, according to an official statement on Saturday.The...

Amaravati, April 11 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has reiterated the government's commitment to the welfare and development of Backward Classes, asserting that sustained efforts are being made to uplift them.A delegation of Andhra Pradesh BC Welfare Association leaders, led...

Kolkata, April 10 The BJP on Friday promised a strict stance on infiltration, a monthly allowance of Rs 3,000 for every woman and unemployed youth, and the establishment of the Seventh Pay Commission for state employees within 45 days of assuming power in West Bengal following the assembly...

New Delhi, April 9: The relevance of Indian Knowledge Systems in contemporary education, research, and governance remained a key focus, as experts, led by officials from the Union Education Ministry, held week-long discussions, an official said on Thursday.Syed Ekram Rizvi, Joint Secretary...

Mumbai, April 9 Amidst challenges related to cooking gas due to the West Asia conflict, the Indian Federation of Green Energy (IFGE) has urged policymakers to increase reliance on locally available ethanol.Ethanol, a biofuel derived from sugarcane, can "complement LPG cylinders" by providing a...

Gangtok, April 9 A government school in Sikkim's Dikchu has banned staff members from using personal devices for social media during working hours, in an effort to ensure that students and teachers remain focused on their studies."All staff members of this institution are hereby informed to...

The Ministry of Ayush will commemorate World Homoeopathy Day 2026 tomorrow in New Delhi. The Ministry stated that a two-day interactive forum will also be organized to mark the occasion. It added that the forum will bring together leading policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and delegates...

Seoul, April 9 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Thursday that it is time for the nation to fundamentally change its economic system, as rising oil prices and inflationary pressures from the war in the Middle East have dampened prospects for an economic recovery.However, Lee urged...

New Delhi, April 8 According to a new report, the first phase of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha & Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme, which ended on March 31, fell short of meeting its targets.Launched in 2019, the PM-KUSUM scheme is India's flagship program to promote solar energy...

New Delhi, April 8 San Francisco-based AI major Anthropic has appointed Amlan Mohanty to lead its policy initiatives in India.In a post on LinkedIn, Mohanty said, "I'm thrilled to be joining Anthropic to lead policy in India! India is key to the future of AI – its scale, diversity, and...

Lucknow, April 8 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday that the state has significantly improved its agricultural growth rate over the past nine years, attributing it to sustained policy efforts and better resource utilization.Addressing the gathering after...

Mandi, April 7 – BJP National General Secretary, Tarun Chugh, while addressing the party’s state executive committee meeting here, launched a scathing attack on the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, stating that its time is running out.“The Congress government will be out within the...

Industry bodies have welcomed the government's decision to grant customs duty exemptions on a wide range of critical petrochemical products. Speaking to the media, Ravi Rathod, General Manager for Policy and Strategic Affairs at Involution Healthcare Private Limited, stated that the decision to...

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...