US business activity stalling, consumers’ inflation expectations surge
People walk around the Financial District near the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., December 29, 2023. REUTERS Summary Business activity index falls to 17-month low in February Manufacturing prices paid measure highest since late 2022 Consumers’ one-year inflation expectations at 15-month high Long-term inflation expectations […]
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, will Chair the 27th meeting of the Western Zonal Council at Pune, Maharashtra on Saturday, February 22
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has stressed on the need to leverage cooperative and competitive federalism for all round development of the country Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, has stressed on the cooperative federalism approach to empower states and promote better understanding between the Centre and the states In the […]
Ministry of Mines classifies Barytes, Felspar, Mica and Quartz as Major Minerals
The Ministry of Mines vide gazette notification dated 20th February, 2025 has shifted minerals Barytes, Felspar, Mica and Quartz from the list of minor minerals to the category of major minerals. This move follows the recent approval of the National Critical Mineral Mission by the Union Cabinet on 29th January, 2025. The Mission envisages exploration and mining […]
Gujarat Finance Minister presents Budget 2025-26 digitally via NeVA
The Finance Minister of Gujarat, Shri Kanu Desai, presented the Budget 2025-26 digitally via National eVidhan Application (NeVA) at the Assembly, marking a step towards paperless governance. National eVidhan Application is a transformative project under the Digital India initiative aiming to transform the governance landscape in India with a paperless and digital legislative process. *** […]
Biodiversity to Bioeconomy
How Biotechnology is Transforming North East India Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas and blessed with lush biodiversity, India’s North East Region (NER) is a land of hidden treasures. Its vibrant landscapes, rich culture, and vast pool of resources offer immense potential for innovation. Now, with the transformative power of biotechnology, the NER is not just preserving […]
6th Edition of the Delhi International Leather Expo begins at IICC,Yashobhoomi
The Council for Leather Exports (CLE) is organising the 6th Edition of the Delhi International Leather Expo (DILEX) – Reverse Buyer Seller Meet (RBSM) during 20th and 21st February 2025 at the India International Convention & Expo Centre (IICC), Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi, with funding support from the Government of India under the Market Access […]
In Russia, dozens of dissenters are held as psychiatric patients
Vessels sail along the Yenisei River, with flowers seen in the foreground, in the city of Krasnoyarsk, Russia August 18, 2019. REUTERS A view shows the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, Russia July 1, 2016. REUTERS Social activist Olga Suvorova poses for photo in Krasnoyarsk, Russia on February 12, 2025. Olga Suvorova family archive/Handout via REUTERS […]
In Parliament, Finance Minister, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman Ji has given a very clear picture of the Indian economy and the reform trajectory we are undertaking: Prime Minister
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has praised Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman’s address in Parliament, stating that it provides a clear picture of the Indian economy and the reform trajectory government is undertaking. The Prime Minister posted on X; “During her remarks in Parliament, Finance Minister @nsitharaman Ji has given a very clear picture […]
India and Sri Lanka Strengthen Ties in Critical Minerals, Exploration, and Mining
Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Shri Satish Chandra Dubey held a productive meeting today with Shri Sunil Handunnetti, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Government of Sri Lanka, at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. The discussions focused on fostering bilateral cooperation in mineral exploration and mining, particularly in securing critical minerals essential for both […]
Scheme for National Awards for e-Governance 2025
Last Date for submission of nominations extended to February 28, 2025 The registration and submission of nominations under the National Awards for e-Governance 2025 was commenced on January 07, 2025. The nominations were invited in the following categories:- Category (I) – Government Process Re-engineering by Use of Technology for Digital Transformation. In this category, 4 awards would […]