Govt Launches RSVC-AMRIT Digital Platform to Connect Rural Needs with Innovations
New Delhi: The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) have launched the RSVC-AMRIT digital platform, aimed at strengthening technology-led rural…
India’s EV Revolution Gathers Pace as Sales Cross 25 Lakh in FY26
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: India’s electric mobility market has moved from an emerging segment to an increasingly important part of the country’s automotive economy, with electric vehicle sales reaching 25 lakh units in 2025-26, Prime…
FIIs Extend Buying Streak as Rising Crude Prices Put Nifty Under Pressure
India’s equity market is entering a more complicated phase. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have turned net buyers for the third consecutive week, signalling a gradual improvement in overseas investor appetite. Yet the Nifty 50 closed the…
NITI Aayog Report Highlights Scope to Strengthen India’s Professional Services Sector
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: NITI Aayog has released a new report examining India’s regulatory framework for professional services, highlighting opportunities to improve the sector’s competitiveness, exports and contribution to high-skilled…
Handloom Haat Opens at Janpath, Bringing India’s Textile Heritage Under One Roof
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated Handloom Haat – The Handloom Experience Centre at Janpath, New Delhi, creating a new platform that brings together India’s traditional weaving heritage,…
Steel Ministry to Hold Open House on Steel Import Issues on August 21
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: The Ministry of Steel will organise an Open House on August 21, 2026, to hear and discuss issues faced by companies and industry associations in importing steel. The session will focus on matters relating to SIMS, SARAL SIMS…
National Council for Senior Citizens Reviews Key Measures for Elderly Welfare and Healthcare
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar chaired the fifth meeting of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSrC) in New Delhi, where the government and stakeholders reviewed a range of issues…
NHAI Opens Applications for 2026-27 Winter and 2027 Term Internship Programmes
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has opened applications for its Winter Internship Programme 2026-27 and Term Internship Programme 2027, offering students an opportunity to gain practical experience through live…
President’s Medal for Distinguished Service Awarded to Railway Security Officer
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: On the occasion of Independence Day 2026, the President of India has conferred the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) on officers and personnel of the Railway…
MMDR Amendment Bill Aims to Bring Long-Term Stability to Major Minerals Sector
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 has been passed by both Houses of Parliament, marking a significant policy step aimed at creating greater stability and predictability in India’s…