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August 19, 2026 7:27 PM
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday called for a balanced approach to development and environmental conservation, saying the two can go hand in hand and urging Indian Forest Service officers to combine modern scientific forestry with Indi...
August 19, 2026 7:15 PM
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday urged Indian Information Service (IIS) officers to use social media not only to inform and engage citizens but also to listen to their concerns, understand their aspirations and respond to their feedback. A grou...
August 19, 2026 6:37 PM
India is expanding its air cargo transhipment network to make the movement of cargo faster, more efficient and globally competitive. The Government of India has revised the framework for the handling and security of transhipment cargo and mail, cove...
August 19, 2026 6:21 PM
India's makhana (fox nut) market is projected to reach Rs 11,000-12,000 crore by 2029-30, driven by rising demand, higher prices, expanding production and growing interest in health-focused snacks, according to an official factsheet. The domestic ma...
August 19, 2026 6:19 PM
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026 marks a significant shift in India's approach to mineral taxation and governance, seeking to establish a more uniform, predictable and balanced fiscal framework for the mining se...
August 19, 2026 5:54 PM
The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has extended financial assistance to Vadodara-based medical device startup OrthoGraft Pvt. Ltd. to establish manufacturing capabilities for advanced tissue-de...
August 19, 2026 5:50 PM
The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027 has commenced with the launch of the Viksit Bharat Quiz, opening a nationwide platform for young Indians to participate in a merit-based leadership and nation-building programme that will culminat...
August 19, 2026 5:22 PM
That 30-second Instagram Reel of someone walking through the Himachal mountains, eating street food in Bangkok, or watching a sunset in Bali is now enough to make people check flight prices. Social media has turned travel inspiration and booking int...
August 19, 2026 5:08 PM
Benchmark equity indices extended their losing streaks on Wednesday, with the Nifty declining for the seventh consecutive session and the Sensex falling for the fourth straight day amid weakness across global equity markets. The Nifty declined 76.60...
August 19, 2026 4:01 PM
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will chair the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council (SZC) on August 20, Thursday, in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. The Southern Zonal Council comprises the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Keralam,...
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