New Delhi, September 17: India seeks technology-driven competitive advantage in mining and metals, and needs to move from a resource advantage to a technology-driven competitiveness in mining and metals, with technology integrated across the entire value chain, from geological exploration and mining to processing, logistics, recycling and downstream manufacturing, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, said today. He said the competitiveness of the sector would increasingly depend not merely on how much mineral is extracted or metal is produced,…
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Architecture and interior design are often viewed through the prism of luxury, curated textures, balanced proportions, and curated spaces designed for comfort. Yet, true design possesses a deeper, often overlooked dimension: the power to heal, uplift, and instill dignity. At the intersection of spatial aesthetics and social responsibility lies a unique initiative spearheaded by interior designer Karishma Trehan, Director of KT Designs, in collaboration with the Jai Siya Ram Foundation. Moving far beyond conventional Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), which often begins and ends with financial contributions, Trehan is bringing an unsaid, visionary approach to community welfare: using intentional interior design to…
New Delhi, September 17: The Ministry of Culture has made significant progress in reducing pendency and strengthening cleanliness and record-management practices under the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) during the period from November 2025 to August 2026. The Ministry has also been regularly uploading its monthly progress reports on the SCDPM portal during this period. As part of the campaign, the Ministry disposed of 3,512 public grievances, 53 references from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), 282 Members of Parliament (MP) references and 46 references received from State Governments. In addition, 870 physical files were reviewed, of which…
New Delhi, September 17: India’s agricultural carbon market has moved from policy to the farm level, with more than 2,500 smallholder farmers in Punjab and Haryana set to receive digital payments for adopting regenerative farming practices. The first payments were released at a programme organised at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, marking a new link between sustainable agricultural practices and additional income for farmers. Dr M. L. Jat, Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General, ICAR, initiated the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to 2,550 farmers from Punjab and Haryana. The payments are part of ‘Aadi’, a…
New Delhi, September 17: Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, led the Indian delegation at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Meeting held in Houston, USA, from 14-16 September 2026, under the U.S. G20 Presidency. He participated in discussions across three thematic pillars: Energy Security and Affordable Baseload; Permitting and Regulatory Efficiency; and Critical Minerals & Resilient Supply Chains. During his interventions, the Union Minister emphasised that secure, affordable and reliable energy is essential for development, particularly for developing economies. He stressed the importance of international cooperation and leveraging the complementarities among countries to advance…
New Delhi, September 17: Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, chaired a meeting on 16 September 2026 to review the outcomes and recommendations of the project ‘Development of LCA Framework for Solid Waste Management (SWM) Technologies in India’. Dr Parvinder Maini, Scientific Secretary, also graced the meeting, which brought together Dr Vishal Chaudhary, Scientist ‘F’; Dr Hafsa Ahmad, Scientist ‘D’, from the Office of the PSA; Ms. Shravanthi, Deputy Adviser, Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs; and Prof. M.S. Mohan Kumar, Prof. (Retd.), Department of Civil…
New Delhi, September 17: The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has issued an advisory dated 16 September 2026 to all States and Union Territories that have adopted the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010, regarding regulation of stem cell therapy. The advisory has been issued in view of the judgment dated 30 January 2026 of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Yash Charitable Trust & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors., W.P. (C) No. 369 of 2022 [2026 INSC 96]. The advisory reiterates the existing framework governing stem cell research and therapy and seeks to ensure that stem cell therapy…
New Delhi, September 17: Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, through Draft Gazette Notification G.S.R. 791 (E) dated 8th September 2026, with the objective of strengthening regulatory oversight over Schedule H, H1 and X drugs. The proposed amendment seeks to address concerns relating to unauthorized access to and sale of Schedule H, H1 and X drugs and recommends mandatory CCTV surveillance at medical stores as an additional regulatory safeguard. The proposal was initially deliberated upon by the Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC) and was subsequently circulated among the members of the Drugs Technical…
New Delhi, September 17: The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and its institutes have registered remarkable achievements under the fifth edition of the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM 5.0). With a steadfast focus on institutionalising Swachhata (cleanliness), space optimisation, scrap disposal and resulting revenue generation, and swift grievance redressal, the Ministry, with its institutes, has demonstrated exceptional governance and administrative efficiency. As part of the SCDPM 5.0, the Ministry conducted 20 cleanliness drives across its 10 offices and institutes between December 2025 and August 2026. These relentless efforts translated into significant milestones in resource optimisation and revenue…
New Delhi, September 17: Recent media reports have indicated that the State of Uttar Pradesh is facing a severe power shortage on account of a disruption in coal supply. The Ministry of Coal places the following facts on record to clarify the actual position and to reiterate its advice to the State to expedite development of its own captive coal block, even as Coal India Limited (CIL) continues to fully meet the State’s coal requirement. As on 15.09.2026, none of the thermal power plants of Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) is in the critical-stock category. The current…
