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Guwahati: The Agoratoli range of the Eastern Assam Wildlife Division of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) officially reopened to the public on Saturday, marking the beginning of Kaziranga's new tourism calendar. The occasion also saw the inauguration of a 'meteka loom' -- a community-led initiative aimed at transforming invasive water hyacinth into sustainable handicrafts.According to park officials, the newly launched meteka loom at the Agoratoli community hall represents a sign ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, addressed the national conclave on the 'Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan' and presented awards to the best-performing states, districts, blocks, and Integrated Tribal Development Agencies at a function held in New Delhi on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that this conclave reflects our national resolve to make governance truly participatory, inclusive, and based on people's participation. Also Read | Donald ...Read More >
India Post is set to introduce a new guarantee-based delivery service for mails and parcels, offering customers assured timelines of 24 and 48 hours, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on Friday. Aimed at enhancing the efficiency and reliability of postal services across the country, the initiative will see 24-hour and 48-hour delivery options for mails and next-day delivery for parcels, starting January-2026. The move is part of India Post's broader strategy to moder ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): Days after the Central government announced a reduction of Goods and Services Taxes (GST) on Pashmina products to 5 per cent, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said the decision has increased the business potential for artisans and entrepreneurs. Singh's statement came as he visited the two-day "The Splendour of Kashmir" exhibition organised in the national capital with the support of FICCI-FLO. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi government's decision to ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, addressed the national conclave on the 'Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan' and presented awards to the best-performing states, districts, blocks, and Integrated Tribal Development Agencies at a function held in New Delhi on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that this conclave reflects our national resolve to make governance truly participatory, inclusive, and based on people's participation. She added that the ...Read More >
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday laid the foundation stone and performed the Bhoomi Pujan of the "Way Side Amenities" project in Amodi, located in his Assembly constituency of Champawat. The project, to be developed at a cost of approximately Rs 1.60 crore, is being established under the Chief Minister's announcement, with support from the Gram Utthan Project (REAP) and the Uttarakhand Agricultural Production and Marketing Board, Rudrapur. Uttarakhand Chief Minister P ...Read More >
Pune, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that Operation Sindoor was a symbol of the country's self-reliance, and the Army performed bravely using weapons made in India. "The Indian youth have taken a big initiative in the production of defence equipment, and in the last 10 years, our defence equipment production has increased from Rs 46,000 crore to Rs 1.50 lakh crore. In this, the private sector has contributed about Rs 33,000 crore. The goal is to increase ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): India's apparel exports witnessed a sharp decline of 14.8 per cent during the July-September quarter of FY2025-26, according to a recent analysis by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI). The report, based on estimates released by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), highlights that apparel exports dropped from USD 3,636 million in Q2 FY2024-25 to USD 3,097 million in Q2 FY2025-26, reflecting sluggish global demand and continued challenges in ke ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): India's apparel exports witnessed a sharp decline of 14.8 per cent during the July-September quarter of FY2025-26, according to a recent analysis by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI). The report, based on estimates released by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), highlights that apparel exports dropped from USD 3,636 million in Q2 FY2024-25 to USD 3,097 million in Q2 FY2025-26, reflecting sluggish global demand and continued challenges in ke ...Read More >
Surat, Oct 8 (PTI) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Wednesday said his state was poised to become a USD 350 billion economy by 2030, and has a very investment-friendly environment. Speaking at a 'Pravasi Rajasthani Meet' here ahead of the Pravasi Rajasthani Divas on December 10, he invited entrepreneurs and investors to explore opportunities in IT, pharma, textiles, gems & jewellery, energy, petrochemicals, tourism and mining sectors in the state. "Rajasthan is progressing towards ...Read More >
Recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalisation has provided significant relief to key sectors in Uttar Pradesh, including handicrafts, textiles, and leather. New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): The recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalisation has extended relief across key sectors, including handicrafts, food products, footwear, toys, textiles and industrial goods. According to a government release on Thursday, the reforms are expected to lower costs for consumers, i ...Read More >
Themed 'Gateway to Growth: Harnessing Opportunities under India-UK CETA', the programme brought together senior government officials, diplomats, Export Promotion Councils (EPCs), industry leaders, and trade associations to deliberate on the transformative potential of the agreement for Indian exporters. The outreach event marked a crucial step towards strengthening India-UK trade ties and positioning Indian exporters to make the most of the CETA agreement. Anna Shotbolt, deputy trade commission ...Read More >
Textiles Minister Pabitra Margherita is visiting Moscow to bolster trade ties with Russia in the textile sector. The visit follows US tariffs on Indian goods and aims at expanding India's market reach. The visit includes inaugurating an apparel fair, engaging Indian and Russian industries for bilateral cooperation. In light of recent US tariffs, India's Union Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, is setting his sights on strengthening Russia-India trade relationships. His visit un ...Read More >
Noida, Sep 29 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh MSME Minister Rakesh Sachan on Monday said the state government will organise "Swadeshi Melas" across all 75 districts ahead of Diwali. Speaking at the last day of the UP International Trade Show 2025, in India Expo Mart and Centre in Greater Noida, Sachan said that these fairs will run for about 9 to 10 days in each district. He said that the construction of three "Unity Malls" in Lucknow, Varanasi, and Agra has begun with central government funding. Unity M ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), an authority under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, on Monday hosted an outreach programme on the recently concluded India-UK comprehensive economic and trade agreement (CETA). Chairing the programme at Bharat Mandapam here, Ajay Bhadoo, director general of foreign trade and additional secretary in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, underlined the strategic significance of CETA in expanding India's foo ...Read More >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 29: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Ji visited Ada Designer Chikan Studio Hazratganj showroom in Lucknow, spotlighting one of India most celebrated brands for Chikankari embroidery and promoting the rich heritage of handcrafted goods. Ada Designer Chikan Studio has long been a pioneer in preserving and modernising Chikankari, transforming Lucknow timeless embroidery into a living art that resonates with contemporary fashion while honouri ...Read More >
"I consider the Basohli Utsav as the Mahakumbh of art, culture and tradition. It reminds all sections of society that they are inheritors of the great heritage of India and they need to contribute to the cultural renaissance and in the journey towards a developed India," Sinha said. The festival is being organised by the J-K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, divisional administration, Jammu, and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts. "As we intensify the process for a Viksit Bharat, ...Read More >
New Delhi: For 35-year-old Moraba, Navratri in Delhi has always been a harsh test of survival. Each year, she comes to the capital from Kota, Rajasthan, with her young sons, to sell balloons and toys outside the Ramlila melas and festive pandals to make a meager living. But this Navratri brought unimaginable heartbreak. Two days ago, she was sleeping on the roadside near RML Hospital with her 1.5-year-old son -- only to wake up a few hours later and find her child missing. The mother rushed to t ...Read More >
The country's attraction towards Khadi has increased significantly in the last 11 years, said PM Modi. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 126th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, called on the countrymen to adopt 'Swadeshi' this Gandhi Jayanti and express pride in it. "October 2 is Gandhi Jayanti. Gandhiji always emphasised the adoption of Swadeshi, and Khadi was the most prominent among them. Unfortunately, after Independence, the charm of Khadi was fading away, but du ...Read More >
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor on Sunday said that "massive infrastructure development and investor-friendly policy have transformed J&K into an attractive investment destination of north India". According to an official press release, addressing an 'Investors Meet', organised by the Department of Industries and Commerce and ICICI Bank, at Basohli in Kathua, Shah affirmed that the Government of India is committed to extending all possible support to facilitate J&K's Industrial growth. "Industries ...Read More >
Lucknow: The UP govt will launch the "UP Pledges to the Planet" initiative at the third edition of UPITS-2025 to reinforce its commitment to environmental protection and climate action, an official spokesperson said on Tuesday."Through this initiative, UPITS 2025 highlights Uttar Pradesh's emergence not only as India's growth engine but also as its green engine," the official said. Informing that the departments of irrigation, environment, forest, and climate change will showcase their key schem ...Read More >
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar criticized Lalu Prasad for prioritizing his family. Kumar highlighted the NDA government's focus on women's empowerment and state development since 2005. He contrasted this with the previous government's actions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana. The scheme aims to promote self-employment for women. The launch occurred virtually, with many participants. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday made a veiled dig at ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 26 (ANI): Telangana Government is set to redefine the definition of Tourism in the state. Apart from regular visits to wildlife forests and waterfalls, the government is ready to introduce a slew of new services for both domestic and international tourists to ensure a delightful experience.The services include overnight stays in the forests and safaris, double-decked boat rides, helicopter tours, introducing traditional cuisine to every tourist, and makin ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 26 (ANI): Telangana Government is set to redefine the definition of Tourism in the state. Apart from regular visits to wildlife forests and waterfalls, the government is ready to introduce a slew of new services for both domestic and international tourists to ensure a delightful experience. The services include overnight stays in the forests and safaris, double-decked boat rides, helicopter tours, introducing traditional cuisine to every tourist, and mak ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 26 (ANI): Telangana Government is set to redefine the definition of Tourism in the state. Apart from regular visits to wildlife forests and waterfalls, the government is ready to introduce a slew of new services for both domestic and international tourists to ensure a delightful experience. The services include overnight stays in the forests and safaris, double-decked boat rides, helicopter tours, introducing traditional cuisine to every tourist, and mak ...Read More >
Greater Noida, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The five-day mega Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025 (UPITS 2025) is expected to generate business to the tune of Rs 4,000 crore, state MSME and Textiles Minister, Rakesh Sachan, said on Friday. After inaugurating the B2B meetings with international buyers, Sachan said more than 2,400 exhibitors from the state are showcasing diverse products from different sectors, including textiles, handicrafts, khadi, garments, leather, food processing, One Dis ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Centre and the Bihar government are working for the service, prosperity and self-respect of women in the State.PM Modi launched Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana for Bihar and directly transferred Rs 10,000 each into the bank accounts of 75 lakh women across Bihar, totalling Rs 7,500 crore. Addressing the gathering via video conferencing, the Prime Minister said women can start their businesses with the help of the amount received. He ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana for Bihar via video conferencing on Friday. During the programme, the Prime Minister directly transferred Rs 10,000 each into the bank accounts of 75 lakh women across Bihar, totalling Rs 7,500 crore. Under the scheme, each beneficiary will receive an initial grant of Rs 10,000 via Direct Benefit Transfer, with the possibility of additional financial support of up to Rs 2 lakh in ...Read More >
Patna, Sep 26 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched Bihar's Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, and transferred Rs 10,000 each to the bank accounts of 75 lakh women. The Rs 7,500-crore scheme, an initiative of Bihar's NDA government, is aimed at promoting women's empowerment through self-employment and livelihood opportunities. The prime minister launched the scheme virtually from Delhi, with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, his deputy Samrat Choudhary and other ministers join ...Read More >
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