New Delhi, September 23: India’s electronics and semiconductor sector is entering an exciting new chapter. With major investments flowing in, manufacturing capacities expanding, and global companies increasing their presence, the ecosystem is growing at an unprecedented pace. As the industry scales up, leaders are increasingly advocating for a stronger, more coordinated approach among industry bodies to transform individual strengths into a collective national capability. A key message emerging from industry leaders is that the next stage of growth cannot be driven by any single segment alone. Semiconductors, electronics manufacturing, components, materials, design, packaging and end-use applications are becoming increasingly interdependent.…
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New Delhi, September 23: In view of the proposed three-day nationwide bank strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) from September 28 to 30, 2026, coinciding with the preceding weekend holidays of September 26 and 27, the government has taken proactive steps to safeguard the banking needs of citizens. In order to ensure that the genuine banking needs of the public are not adversely affected for an extended period, all Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks will function normally on Sunday, the 27th of September, 2026. The Reserve Bank of India has granted approval for all…
New Delhi, September 23: The Government of India has announced Special Campaign 6, which will run from 2nd October to 31st October 2026, with a focus on Swachhta (cleanliness) and reducing pendency in government activities. The main goal of this yearly campaign is to make cleanliness a permanent habit in government offices and quickly finish all pending official work. The Three Key Phases of the Campaign: Preparatory Phase (September 15th –30th, 2026): This phase has already started. Ministries will use this time to identify targets (pending references from MP’s, State Governments, Inter-Ministerial references (Cabinet Notes), PMO, Parliamentary Assurances pending for…
New Delhi, September 23: Ministry of Textiles is celebrating the ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’- 2026 Campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at reinforcing the commitment to cleanliness and hygiene in everyday life. The campaign is celebrated across all organizations under the Ministry of Textiles. The Ministry of Textiles conducted a deep cleaning drive across all its sections and rooms. The Jute Corporation of India Limited (JCI)- A “Swachhata Pledge Ceremony” was organized at the Head Office of JCI as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026. Employees of the Corporation have taken various initiatives and actively participated in a…
New Delhi, September 23: Indian Railways has achieved a significant milestone in railway safety with the successful commissioning of KAVACH Version 4.0 for the first time on South Central Railway (SCR). The upgradation from KAVACH Version 3.2 to Version 4.0 has been successfully completed over 108 Route Kilometres on the Malkajgiri-Kamareddi section of Hyderabad Division. A new boost to rail safety! KAVACH 4.0 now covers 108 Route Kilometres between Malkajgiri and Kamareddi rail section in Telangana enabling safer and seamless train operations across the region. #KAVACH4.0 #RailInfra4Telangana https://t.co/C3JP6FLuid — Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) September 23, 2026 The latest version incorporates…
New Delhi, September 23: The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, organised a webinar on “WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies: Legal Framework and Policy Prospects” on 21 September 2026. The webinar coincided with the commencement of WTO Fish Week and followed India’s ratification of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (AFS) on 20 July 2026. International trade law experts, fisheries specialists and policymakers participated in discussions on implementation of the Agreement, one year after its entry into force, as well as ongoing negotiations on additional disciplines concerning overcapacity and overfishing. The webinar highlighted the…
New Delhi, September 23: National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA), MoA&FW organized a National Level Technical Committee (NLTC) meeting under the REWARD (Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development) programme yesterday ( 22.09.26) at NASC Complex, New Delhi. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NRAA, Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, IAS presided over the meeting. Dr. A. K. Nayak, DDG (NRM), ICAR ,Shri Nitin Khade, IAS, Joint Secretary (WM), DoLR, Dr. Subrat Panda, IAS, Director (DSC&WD), Odisha, Shri Upendra Pratap Singh, Commissioner, WDD, Karnataka (online) also attended the meeting. The scientists and representatives of State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) Odisha and…
Thrissur: A painful swelling near the anus may disappear for a while, only to return weeks later. For some people, it is followed by discharge that makes sitting, travelling or working uncomfortable. These symptoms can point to an anal fistula, a condition many patients hesitate to discuss. At Thrissur Piles Clinic, Dr. Raviram S encourages people with recurring symptoms to seek an assessment and understand their treatment options. An anal fistula is a tunnel that develops between the anal canal and the nearby skin, often following an infection or abscess. It can cause persistent or recurring discomfort. The visible opening,…
New Delhi, September 22: The Hon’ble Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, today in the presence of Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C R Patil, Ministers of State for Jal Shakti Shri V. Somanna and Shri Raj Bhushan Choudhary. Secretary, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation Shri Ashok K.K. Meena, Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Smt. Archana Verma, and Chairman, Central Water Commission Shri Anupam Prasad and representatives from India and abroad, Ambassadors, global water leaders, senior officials, representatives…
New Delhi, September 22: Assam’s rich cultural traditions and heritage find a distinctive representation in the 8th edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction 2026, with a collection of mementos showcasing the State’s renowned handloom traditions, bamboo and cane craftsmanship, metalwork, traditional art and heritage architecture. The Assam collection brings together objects that reflect both the everyday craftsmanship and the deeper cultural memory of the State. Alongside traditional crafts and artworks, the collection features mementos associated with important historical personalities, cultural institutions and significant moments in Assam’s history. These mementos offer a glimpse into the skills, traditions and cultural practices that…
