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Vijayapura: In a bid to popularise Indi lemons, which have been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, the Karnataka Lime Development Board has launched a state-wide initiative by setting up lemon tea points. The move aims to showcase the unique flavour and health benefits of lemons grown in Vijayapura, Karnataka's largest lemon-producing district. The project, which began with the opening of a lemon tea point in Indi town, has received positive feedback. Encouraged by the response, the ...Read More >
Agartala, Tripura's Agriculture & Farmer Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Saturday said the government is contemplating reviving a dormant pineapple juice factory in North Tripura's Nalkata based on a public-private partnership model. The minister announced this while addressing a pineapple festival at Kumarghat in Unakoti district. The North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Ltd , a central government enterprise, used to operate the food-processing unit till the nineties. ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], July 16 (ANI): In a significant move to enhance the income of pineapple cultivators in Tripura, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced that the state government plans to establish a new fruit processing centre at Nalkata under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Addressing the Pineapple Festival at Geetanjali Auditorium in Kumarghat, Minister Nath emphasised the government's commitment to promoting pineapple cultivation and exports ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], July 16 (ANI): In a significant move to enhance the income of pineapple cultivators in Tripura, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced that the state government plans to establish a new fruit processing centre at Nalkata under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Addressing the Pineapple Festival at Geetanjali Auditorium in Kumarghat, Minister Nath emphasised the government's commitment to promoting pineapple cultivation and exports ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Non-fossil fuel sources now make up half of India's power generation capacity of 484.8 GW (gigawatt), a milestone the country has achieved five years ahead of the target set under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) committed in the Paris climate agreement."In a world seeking climate solutions India is showing the way," renewable energy minister Pralhad Joshi said in a post on X on Monday, crediting the progress to PM Modi's stewardship of "Bharat's green transformation tow ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], July 16 (ANI): In a significant move to enhance the income of pineapple cultivators in Tripura, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced that the state government plans to establish a new fruit processing centre at Nalkata under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Addressing the Pineapple Festival at Geetanjali Auditorium in Kumarghat, Minister Nath emphasised the government commitment to promoting pineapple cultivation and exports. H ...Read More >
India and the EU are set to continue FTA negotiations in September, following the 12th round in Brussels where both sides exchanged offers on services. Discussions also covered market access for goods. Aiming to finalize the trade deal by year-end, the EU seeks duty cuts in automobiles and a strong IP regime, while India anticipates enhanced competitiveness for its exports. India and the European Union (EU) will hold the next round of negotiations on the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) in S ...Read More >
Many netizens pointed out that Prada's new sandal resembles traditional Kolhapuri Indian slippers. (Image: Reuters) After receiving major backlash over its new footwear design, which several netizens claimed resembled a lot like the Kolhapuri slippers, Prada is now looking to collaborate with "artisanal footwear" makers in India in a partnership, it said on Friday. This comes two weeks after the Italian luxury group triggered a controversy by debuting ethnic sandals resembling 12th-century Ind ...Read More >
Mumbai/New Delhi: After sparking outrage in India for showcasing Kolhapuri-style "sandals" on the Milan runway, Italian luxury giant Prada is sending top executives to the footwear's hometown of Kolhapur. The two-day visit to Kolhapur, in Maharashtra, is expected to begin Tuesday and marks the brand's first formal outreach to Indian artisans. Mint has learned that the visiting team includes Daniele Contu, pattern making manager at Prada's footwear division, along with external consultants Andre ...Read More >
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal announced that India is actively engaged in trade agreement negotiations with the EU and the US, following the recent FTA with the UK. These modern FTAs aim to promote global capability centers in India by addressing complex issues like harmonizing regulations, resolving disputes, and fostering innovation, potentially concluding by the end of the year. Negotiations for proposed trade agreements with the European Union (EU) and the US are going on, Commerce Secr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 14 (PTI) The negotiations between India and the US for a proposed trade agreement are going at a fast pace, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. The Indian team has reached Washington for the next round of talks on the first tranche of the bilateral trade agreement. Also Read | Prime Minister Narendra Modi Condoles Demise of Kota Srinivasa Rao Garu, Remembers Actor-Politician's 'Cinematic Brilliance' and 'Social Service' (See Post). "Negotiations are goin ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 14 (PTI) The negotiations between India and the US for a proposed trade agreement are going at a fast pace, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. The Indian team has reached Washington for the next round of talks on the first tranche of the bilateral trade agreement. "Negotiations are going on at a very fast pace and in the spirit of mutual cooperation so that we can come out with a win-win trade complementing agreement with the United States," Goyal told r ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government on Monday said that talks for proposed trade agreements with the European Union (EU) and the US are still in the discussion stage. India and the US are negotiating a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) and they are aiming to conclude the first phase of the pact by fall (September-October) of this year. Similarly, India and the EU are also negotiating free trade agreements (FTA). "The FTAs, which India is doing, are one of the key enablers to promote global capability centr ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Union tribal affairs minister Jual Oram on Saturday said he is not going to contest in future elections but would be willing to serve in other capacities such as a Rajya Sabha member or as a governor. Speaking to the media in Sambalpur after attending a Rozgar Mela there, the six-time Lok Sabha member said, "I won't run for MLA or Lok Sabha MP any more. I will continue working for the party, but I feel it's time to make way for younger candidates."The 64-year-old veteran politician ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has announced a city-wide rollout of underground electric wiring as part of a Rs 100-crore initiative. The move aims to ensure a safer, cleaner and uninterrupted power supply for residents across the capital, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday while launching the city's first pilot project of underground wiring in Shalimar Bagh.Gupta said the work at her constituency Shalimar Bagh would be completed in approximately three months. At least 5,500 families residing in ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 11 (PTI) Italian fashion major Prada on Friday expressed its intention to launch a Kolhapuri-inspired collection in partnership with local artisans, an industry grouping has said. Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture, which held a virtual meeting with senior Prada officials earlier in the day, said a technical expert team from the Italian fashion brand will be visiting India next week to identify local supply chain partners for Kolhapuri chappal. "Prada expre ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 11 (PTI) Italian fashion major Prada on Friday expressed its intention to launch a Kolhapuri-inspired collection in partnership with local artisans, an industry grouping has said. Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture, which held a virtual meeting with senior Prada officials earlier in the day, said a technical expert team from the Italian fashion brand will be visiting India next week to identify local supply chain partners for Kolhapuri chappal. Also Read | ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) State governments should provide adequate financial resources to Science & Technology (S&T) Councils, and slightly restructure their governing bodies to drive innovation and technology-led growth, NITI Aayog said on Thursday. In a report titled 'A Roadmap for Strengthening State S&T Council', the Aayog said that these councils must explore wider funding opportunities available with different departments of the central government for activities related to the overall mand ...Read More >
Mumbai: A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court against luxury fashion house Prada for allegedly appropriating Maharashtra's Kolhapuri chappal without authorisation. The petition, filed by six Pune-based lawyers, seeks compensation for Indian artisans and a public apology. The PIL contends that Prada's Spring/Summer collection includes 'toe ring sandals' that are "deceptively similar" to the Kolhapuri chappals. The sandals are reportedly priced at Rs1 lakh per ...Read More >
Mumbai: A public interest litigation filed in Bombay high court seeks reliefs against Italian luxury fashion label Prada after it showcased open-toe leather sandals at the recent Milan Fashion Week that are "deceptively similar" to the Kolhapuri chappal."The Kolhapuri chappal is the cultural symbol of Maharashtra and has special public sentiments attached to it. The act of copying and misrepresenting this craft in international markets effectively amounts to depriving local artisans of rightful ...Read More >
It all started on a runway in Milan. When Italian fashion giant Prada unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, a pair of leather sandals stood out -- not for being cutting-edge, but for looking eerily familiar. Their open-toe, braided design closely resembled the Kolhapuri chappal, a handcrafted Indian footwear with a history dating back centuries. Italian luxury brand Prada faces heat for showcasing Kolhapuri-style sandals at Milan Fashion Week without crediting their Indian origin. Local ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 4 (PTI) A PIL has been filed in the Bombay High Court against Italian fashion house Prada for its alleged unauthorised use of the Kolhapuri chappals, and sought compensation to be paid to Indian artisans for allegedly copying their design. Prada in its spring/summer collection showcased their 'toe-ring sandals', which the petition said are deceptively similar to the Kolhapur chappal. These sandals are priced at Rs 1 lakh per pair. "The Kolhapuri chappal is the cultural symbol of Ma ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 4 (ANI): A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court demanding that the Italian fashion house Prada pay compensation to the Kolhapuri chappal artisans for allegedly copying their design in their latest unveiled summer collection. Kolhapuri Chappal is already protected as a Geographical Indication (GI) under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. Also Read | 'I'm Engaged to My Best Friend': ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Luxury Italian fashion house Prada has come under fire for showcasing the iconic Kolhapuri chappal -- traditionally crafted by generations of artisans in Maharashtra and Karnataka -- without properly crediting its cultural roots. Reports recently claimed that Prada planned to sell the rebranded leather sandals for as much as ₹1.2 lakh a pair, sparking widespread outrage online. Highlighting this controversy, Karnataka's Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge took ...Read More >
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently shone a spotlight on Meghalaya's exquisite Eri Silk, hailing it as more than just a fabric but a "symbol of sustainable heritage and indigenous craftsmanship." During the 123rd episode of his widely heard 'Mann Ki Baat' radio program, PM Modi cited the fabric's significance, particularly following its recent Geographical Indication (GI) tag award. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Modi congratulated ...Read More >
Mumbai : Filmmaker Subhash Ghai recently took a trip down memory lane as he remembered the late actor Irrfan Khan. Ghai shared an old photo from an award ceremony with the actor, along with an emotional note that quickly caught the attention of fans online. In the photo, Ghai and Irrfan can be seen smiling. Ghai, who worked with Irrfan in the film 'Right Yaa Wrong,' took to his Instagram account to share a post praising him not just as an actor but as someone who deeply understood the art of s ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Reacting to the row involving Italian fashion brand Prada and Kolhapuri chappals, RDPR minister Priyank Kharge said artisans and their legacy must be "showcased" instead of being "sidelined" by international fashion houses. "So, Prada is selling what are essentially Kolhapuri chappals for Rs 1.2 lakh a pair," he said on X. He said local handicrafts and artisans should be promoted through cultural entrepreneurship. "They don't just deserve credit, they deserve better prices, wider expo ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the transformative role of women across India who are leading change through Self-Help Groups (SHGs), preserving heritage and shaping a new future for the nation. Speaking during the 123rd episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, Modi underlined how initiatives led by women are giving new strength to the 'Women-Led Development' movement. "Just as our India is known for its regional, linguistic and cultural diversity, the dive ...Read More >
Shimla: Heavy rains lashed Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, triggering landslides and flash floods and blocking more than 100 roads, even as the weather department issued a red alert.A landslide at Chakki Mod near Parwanoo blocked the Chandigarh-Shimla highway for hours, resulting in a massive traffic jam Sunday morning. The local administration had to divert traffic through the Jangeshu link road until the landslide debris was cleared at Chakki Mod.The traffic was first restored one-way and later tw ...Read More >
SHILLONG, June 29: Eri Silk, the pride of Meghalaya's textile tradition, went global on Sunday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi spotlighted it in his latest 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast, calling it not just a unique product but a living heritage. The recognition follows the recent conferment of Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Meghalaya's Eri Silk. Describing Eri as a "heritage for Meghalaya," the PM, in his 123rd Mann Ki Baat address, lauded the deep-rooted craftsmanship of the state's tribal c ...Read More >
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