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New Delhi: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said that consensus-based decision-making is the bedrock of the WTO's legitimacy, as the discussions related to reforms in the global trading system, electronic commerce, TRIPS non-violation and the package for least developed countries (LDCs) will now continue in Geneva. The minister's statement comes after the conclusion of the 14th Ministerial Conference of the WTO at Yaounde in Cameroon on Monday, where he led the Indian delegation. Goyal empha ...Read More >
The Jal Shakti ministry has released over Rs 1,500 crore for five states under the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0. This funding for the financial year 2025-26 follows states signing reform agreements. Uttar Pradesh receives the largest share. The mission aims for universal tap water access in rural areas by 2028. This initiative focuses on service delivery and sustainability. New Delhi, The Jal Shakti ministry has released funds of Rs 1,561.53 crore for five states under the JJM 2.0 for the financial y ...Read More >
Srinagar, Mar 31: Jammu and Kashmir's long-envisioned metro connectivity is inching closer to reality, with the government confirming significant progress on the proposed Metrolite projects for Jammu and Srinagar. The details came in a reply to MLA Mohan Lal in the Legislature, where the government stated that the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for both cities have been finalised and submitted to the Government of India for appraisal. "In Jammu, the proposed Metrolite corridor from Bantalab to ...Read More >
Panaji: With a countrywide shortage of LPG crippling the tourism sector, govt has urged Goa's hospitality sector to shift to piped natural gas (PNG). Govt has urged commercial establishments currently dependent on LPG to prepare for the transition.However, the sector has questioned the push towards PNG, pointing out that gas pipelines have only been laid in Ponda and Tiswadi in North Goa, and in Vasco and Margao in South Goa. The coastal belt, where most of the restaurants and resorts are, has n ...Read More >
New Delhi (ABC Live): India's latest biodiversity milestone deserves close attention. According to a Press Information Bureau release dated 31 March 2026, India has issued 3,561 Internationally Recognized Certificates of Compliance (IRCCs) under the Nagoya Protocol, out of a global total of 6,311. As a result, India's share stands at 56.43%, which makes the claim that it accounts for "over 56 per cent" of all such certificates mathematically correct. In addition, the same release says that only ...Read More >
New Delhi: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said that consensus-based decision-making is the bedrock of the WTO's legitimacy, as the discussions related to reforms in the global trading system, electronic commerce, TRIPS non-violation and the package for least developed countries (LDCs) will now continue in Geneva. The minister's statement comes after the conclusion of the 14th Ministerial Conference of the WTO at Yaounde in Cameroon on Monday, where he led the Indian delegation. Goyal empha ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited has secured a significant contract from the JSW Group for the manufacture and supply of freight wagons. According to Texmaco, the total value of the order stands at approximately Rs 421.38 crore, which includes Goods and Services Tax (GST). The base value of the contract, excluding taxes, is pegged at Rs 357.11 crore. The Kolkata-headquartered company received a Letter of Intent (LOI) from JSW Group Companies for the producti ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 28 (ANI): WIAA Women's Car Rally to Valley 2026 was flagged off on Saturday, from NSCI, Mumbai, in a ceremony that blended the energy of a carnival with the conviction of a movement. The rally was flagged off by Nitin Dossa, Chairman, Western India Automobile Association (WIAA), along with JK Tyre officials, with the atmosphere at NSCI alive well before engines fired, according to a release. Over 200 women participants were part of the rally, with vehicles d ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha's economy grew at a moderate rate of 11.40 per cent in 2024-25 compared to previous year, with Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) rising to ₹8.90 lakh crore from ₹5.40 lakh crore in 2020-21, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 13.30 per cent, according to the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) State Finances Audit Report (Report No. 3 of 2026). Despite the steady economic expansion, the report cautioned that structural weaknesses in revenue mobilisation, expend ...Read More >
Hyderabad, March 31, 2026:Autocracy Machinery Pvt. Ltd. has strengthened its presence in India's water restoration sector with the deployment of its Rudra Amphimax 2530T amphibious excavator at Tank Bund, Hussain Sagar, in collaboration with the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA). The mechanised cleanup initiative was inaugurated by Ponnam Prabhakar, Minister of Transport and BC Welfare, along with Danam Nagender, MLA - Khairatabad. Senior officials including B. Ravinder (Chief ...Read More >
PR Ramesh, former chairman of Deloitte India, has joined VerSe Innovation, the parent company of news platforms Dailyhunt and the short-video app Josh, as an independent director, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. Key Responsibilities at VerSe At VerSe, Ramesh will also head the audit committee and will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, internal controls, risk management, regulatory compliance, and audit functions. Strong Industry Experience He brings extensive exp ...Read More >
MUMBAI, India, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Viraj Profiles Pvt. Ltd. has recently introduced Viraj Indradhanu, a structured CSR platform that brings together its long-standing community initiatives under a unified approach. Over the years, the company has been engaged in multiple efforts across education, healthcare, infrastructure, and skill development in the Boisar region. With Indradhanu, these initiatives are now being aligned under a common vision - to build stronger synergy with local c ...Read More >
VMPL Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], March 31: Autocracy Machinery Pvt. Ltd. has strengthened its presence in India's water restoration sector with the deployment of its Rudra Amphimax 2530T amphibious excavator at Tank Bund, Hussain Sagar, in collaboration with the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA). The mechanised cleanup initiative was inaugurated by Ponnam Prabhakar, Minister of Transport and BC Welfare, along with Danam Nagender, MLA - Khairatabad. Senior officials includi ...Read More >
Set up in 2014 through an Act of Parliament passed in 2010 after years of hard work piloted by the Nitish Kumar government and involving the likes of former President APJ Abdul Kalam in preparing the ground work, NU had held its first convocation in 2016 for the first batch of its post-graduate students. The then President Pranab Mukherjee was the chief guest on the occasion. However, the 2026 convocation will be the first on its own sprawling campus, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Nar ...Read More >
Kolkata, Mar 31 (PTI) Engineering major Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited on Tuesday said it received a Letter of Intent (LOI) from JSW Group for manufacturing and supplying 20 rakes of freight wagons valued at approximately Rs 421.38 crore, inclusive of GST. The order comprises BLCS wagons, BLSS wagons, BFNV wagons, and BVCM brake vans, designed to support high-capacity container transport and efficient rail logistics operations, a statement said. Sudipta Mukherjee, Managing Director, Texmac ...Read More >
NTPC, India's largest integrated power utility, has proposed setting up a nuclear power plant in Uttar Pradesh, identifying three potential sites as part of its push to expand non-fossil fuel capacity, officials said on Monday. Diwakar Kaushik, regional executive director (North), NTPC Limited, said at a press conference that the final decision on the site will rest with the state government after feasibility assessments and clearances. The three sites identified are in Prayagraj, Lalitpur and ...Read More >
UP Nuclear Power Plant: In a significant move aimed at strengthening long-term energy security, NTPC Limited is exploring the possibility of setting up a nuclear power plant in Uttar Pradesh. The initiative comes amid rising electricity demand and the need for cleaner, sustainable energy sources. Senior officials of NTPC confirmed that preliminary discussions and feasibility assessments are currently underway. Key factors such as land availability, water resources, environmental impact, and reg ...Read More >
Rajgir (Bihar), Mar 31 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said the revival of Nalanda University is a symbol of national and international commitment to re-establish its glorious heritage in a modern setting. Addressing the convocation ceremony of the university here, she said the ancient Nalanda university had established itself as a great centre of knowledge for about eight centuries, and its fall was a very big loss not only for India but for the entire world. "Its revival is a symbo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal held discussions with a European Parliamentary delegation led by Angelika Niebler on the early implementation of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), highlighting its significance for strengthening bilateral ties. In a social media post, the minister said he was "delighted" to meet the delegation and noted that India-EU relations are witnessing growing dynamism across multiple sectors. "India-EU ties continue to str ...Read More >
New Delhi - Akvo Atmospheric Water Systems Pvt. Ltd., a leading company in cutting edge water technology has been awarded recognition as one of the Most Innovative Companies in the Asia-Pacific regions for 2026 by Fast Company; ranking 10th in the Asia-Pacific Region. Akvo is one of only three Companies from India listed on the 2026 Global List, further strengthening its international presence in the innovation space. Akvo's inclusion underscores its pioneering work in Atmospheric Water Generat ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) on Monday introduced a state-of-the-art amphibious excavator near Sanjeevaiah Park along PVNR Marg to boost lake restoration works. The machinery was inaugurated by Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar. It will be used for desilting, dredging, removal of aquatic weeds, strengthening of bunds, and clearing of debris and sludge in lakes and nalas, including Kukatpally Nala. Officials said the equipment would support the restoratio ...Read More >
NELLORE: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday announced that the State government will construct an additional 4.5 lakh houses for the poor by December this year, as part of its ambitious housing programme. Participating in a housewarming ceremony at Naidupeta in Tirupati district, the Chief Minister handed over houses to beneficiaries under TIDCO and PMAY schemes. Across Andhra Pradesh, a total of 2,50,983 houses built at more than 30 locations were distributed, including 15,659 units ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: Mohamad Safa, a prominent Lebanese diplomat and long-standing representative to the United Nations, has sparked international controversy following his sudden resignation on March 27, 2026. Safa, who served as the Main Representative of the Patriotic Vision Association (PVA) to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), announced he was suspending his duties after nearly 12 years. His departure is tied to a viral allegation that senior UN officials are overseeing preparations ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: With an installed capacity of 4X500 MW (2,000 MW) and a 25-MW floating solar plant, NTPC Simhadri plays a vital role in meeting the energy needs of both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Head of Project, NTPC Simhadri Ayaskanta Jena highlighted during a select media interaction. The energy allocation has been made to the tune of 684-MW for Andhra Pradesh and 793-MW for Telangana. "We continue to adopt global best practices in power generation, enhance our renewable energy footprint ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Monday visited the Bhalswa Landfill to review ongoing bioremediation work, noting improvement over the past year and stressing on the need for sustained efforts. According to the official statement, the LG emphasised that authorities must focus not only on clearing legacy waste but also on managing the continuous inflow of fresh garbage at the site scientifically and sustainably. "While significant progress has been mad ...Read More >
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, who attended the event virtually, said the MoU reaffirms the state's commitment to ensuring safe drinking water for every household. Highlighting progress under the Jal Jeevan Mission, Sangma said over 83 per cent of rural households in the state have already been provided with functional tap water connections. "With over 83 per cent rural households already connected, we will continue working closely with the Government of India to ensure timely support and suc ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Rob Jetten of the Netherlands and expressed satisfaction over the growing bilateral ties between the two nations. In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi stated that he was pleased to speak with the Dutch leader and discussed various ways to further strengthen India-Netherlands cooperation. The two Prime Ministers explored opportunities to deepen their partnership ...Read More >
JAMMU, Mar 30: Nine Members introduced Private Member bills in the Legislative Assembly (LA) today, of which six bills were withdrawn by Legislators after assurances from the Government and two were rejected by voice voting. Legislator, Qaysar Jamshaid Lone introduced a bill in House which read, "A Bill to amend the Cooperative Societies Act, 1989 (LA Private Members Bill No. 1 of 2025)". Similarly, Legislator Mir Saifullah introduced a bill in House which reads, "A Bill to make it obligatory ...Read More >
Panvel, March 30: The Panvel Municipal Corporation on Monday presented an estimated budget of Rs 4,853 crore for the financial year 2026-27, with a strong focus on infrastructure development and essential civic services. Budget presentation and priorities Municipal Commissioner Mangesh Chitale tabled the budget before Standing Committee Chairman Baban Mukadam during a special meeting. The budget outlines a balanced approach to urban growth, prioritising water supply, healthcare, sanitation, ed ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite ...Read More >
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