India, China defence ministers discuss regional security on sidelines of SCO meet
National flags of China and India fly next to the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, a venue for 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China August 30, 2025. REUTERS NEW DELHI, April 28 (Reuters) – India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun on the sidelines of the SCO defence […]
Indian court pauses stricter power grid penalties for renewable firms
Workers clean photovoltaic solar panels outside Fiotex Cotspin cotton yarn manufacturing factory at Rajkot, Gujarat, India, April 14, 2026. REUTERS April 28 (Reuters) – A court in the southern Indian state of Karnataka has temporarily blocked new, tougher penalties for solar and wind power producers for deviating from scheduled grid supply after industry bodies challenged […]
Prof. Gobardhan Das Ji meets the Prime Minister
Prof. Gobardhan Das Ji met the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today. Shri Modi noted that Prof. Gobardhan Das Ji’s personal life journey is very inspiring. Every struggle he faced strengthened his commitment to serve society which is reflected in his contribution to public health and immunology. The Prime Minister posted on X: “Met Prof. […]
Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the selfless spirit of service
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the selfless spirit of service among its citizens: “छायामन्यस्य कुर्वन्ति तिष्ठन्ति स्वयमातपे। फलान्यपि परार्थाय वृक्षाः सत्पुरुषा इव॥” The Subhashitam conveys, “Trees bear the harsh sunlight themselves, yet they give shade to others. Their fruits are also meant for others. Trees are like selfless and […]
TRAI Releases Consultation Paper on “Proliferation of Public Wi-Fi Networks in India”
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released a Consultation Paper on the “Proliferation of Public Wi-Fi Networks in India”. This Consultation Paper reviews the existing regulatory framework, identifies challenges affecting the proliferation of public Wi-Fi networks, and invites comments from stakeholders on measures to accelerate the growth of public Wi-Fi infrastructure across […]
India’s Paytm slumps over 8% after RBI cancels banking licence for its payments bank
A customer pays cash to buy vegetables next to a QR code of Paytm, a digital payments firm, on display at a roadside market in Ahmedabad, India, February 5, 2024.REUTERS April 27 (Reuters) – Shares of payment and financial services provider Paytm fell as much as 8.4% on Monday, their biggest intraday drop in over […]
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs delivers keynote address at 38th SEBI Foundation Day celebrations
Smt. Sitharaman cautions SEBI and all regulated entities to enhance cyber security measures for emerging global challenges SEBI should invest very substantially in public awareness on every major platform in regional languages: Union Finance Minister Union Finance Minister also launches ‘Mission Jagrook’ – SEBI’s nationwide investor awareness initiative FM Smt. Sitharaman appreciates SEBI’s actions against […]
Updates on Key Sectors in View of Developments in West Asia
DAC based cylinder deliveries increased to more than 94.5% to prevent diversion PSU OMCs organise more than 8770 awareness camps for 5 Kg FTL Cylinders, with over 1,38,000 – 5Kg FTL cylinders sold since 3rd April 2026 More than 7000 MT of propylene sold by Mumbai, Kochi, Vizag, Chennai and Mathura refineries to Chemical and […]
Launch of SMILE–Beggary Survey Mobile Application at Chintan Shivir, Chandigarh (24–26 April 2026)
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, launched the SMILE–Beggary Survey Mobile Application during the Chintan Shivir with States/UTs held in Chandigarh from 24th to 26th April 2026. The mobile application has been developed under the SMILE–Beggary Sub-Scheme (Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Persons Engaged in the Act of Begging) to strengthen field-level implementation […]
Model Guidelines on Care, Rehabilitation and Management of Beggars’/Shelter Homes Unveiled at Chintan Shivir
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, unveiled the Model Guidelines on Care, Rehabilitation and Management of Beggars’/Shelter Homes during the Chintan Shivir with States/UTs held at Chandigarh from 24th to 26th April, 2026. The Guidelines provide a comprehensive framework covering key areas such as Preventive Healthcare and Sanitation, Infrastructure and Capacity, […]