New Delhi, August 24: Minister of State for Commerce and Industry and Electronics & Information Technology Shri Jitin Prasada is on an official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco from 24 to 25 August 2026. During the visit, both sides are expected to discuss measures to further diversify the trade basket and enhance market access opportunities. Shri Jitin Prasada will co-chair the 7th Session of the India–Morocco Joint Commission with his counterpart, H.E. Mr. Omar Hejira, Secretary of State to the Minister of Industry and Trade, in charge of Foreign Trade, Kingdom of Morocco. The Joint Commission meeting will provide…
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New Delhi, August 24: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), through MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), has launched GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Cohort 3, a national-level programme to support aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, students and early-stage startup founders in transforming innovative ideas into technology-driven ventures. GENESIS EIR 3.0 was launched at the GENESIS NextGen Startup Summit, Coimbatore Edition, held on 4 August 2026 at Rathinam Global University, Coimbatore. The Call for Applications is now live and open to the startup and innovation ecosystem. GENESIS EIR 3.0 is a component of the GENESIS (Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups) scheme, aimed at…
For a long time, premium living in India was associated with metropolitan cities. Elegant interiors, thoughtfully designed bathrooms and high-quality bath fittings were often seen as aspirations reserved for a limited section of society. Today, that reality has changed. Across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, a silent transformation is taking place. Families are investing in better homes, paying greater attention to interior aesthetics, and viewing every corner of their home—including the bathroom—as a reflection of their aspirations and lifestyle. This shift is not merely about spending more. It is about changing expectations. The Indian consumer has evolved. Today’s homeowner…
New Delhi, August 22: India should move beyond being the “Pharmacy of the World” and become “Laboratory of the World”, driven by research, innovation and emerging technologies, said Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers Smt. Anupriya Patel. Addressing the third edition of the IIMA Healthcare Summit 2026 on the theme “Advancing AI in Healthcare” today at IIMA, Ahmedabad, the Minister highlighted India’s contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic. She said the Indian pharmaceutical industry ensured uninterrupted supplies of vaccines and essential medical products to more than 200 countries, while India’s vaccination programme administered over 2.2 billion doses. Speaking about…
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New Delhi, August 22: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has disbursed ₹2.82 crores under the Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) mechanism arising from the utilisation of India’s biological resources. Of this, ₹2.80 crores has been released to 27 State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) and 3 Union Territory Biodiversity Councils (UTBCs), while ₹2.01 lakh is being released to the ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (ICAR-IIHR), Karnataka. The NBA received ₹2.94 crores from M/s Advanta Enterprises Ltd. (formerly M/s UPL Limited) towards ABS for the utilisation of genetic resources associated with eight hybrids of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis), five hybrids of hot pepper (Capsicum annuum),…
New Delhi, August 22: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has urged establishments to utilize the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign, 2026 (EEC 2026) notified with effect from 29 June 2026, which provides a special one-time opportunity to enrol eligible employees who remained outside EPF coverage during the period 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2026. The Campaign will remain open up to 31 October 2026 and is aimed at facilitating voluntary compliance by employers and extending the benefits of provident fund, pension and insurance to eligible workers. Under EEC 2026, eligible employers can declare and enrol employees who were left out…
New Delhi, August 22: The Empowered Committee of the Ministry of Rural Development, chaired by the Secretary (Rural Development), Shri Rohit Kansal, today considered proposals under the Non-Farm Livelihoods (NFL) component of DAY-NRLM to strengthen and scale up women-led rural enterprises and create a pathway for small-scale SHG enterprises to graduate into higher-order, growth-oriented businesses. Shri Amit Shukla, Joint Secretary (Rural Livelihoods), and Ms. Swati Sharma, Joint Secretary (Rural Livelihoods), were also present at the meeting. The discussions focused on accelerating entrepreneurship-led livelihood opportunities for rural women and contributing to the national goal of making 6 crore Lakhpati Didis. The Committee considered four…
New Delhi, August 21: In order to undertake a comprehensive review of road safety systems on the National Highway network, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and National Road Safety Board (NRSB) held an institutional meeting at NHAI Headquarters in New Delhi. The meeting was attended by Dr. Nitin R. Gokarn, Chairman, National Road Safety Board and NHAI Chairman, Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav. Other members of NRSB, officials from Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, NHAI, State Administrations, and Road safety experts were also present. The meeting marked an important step towards establishing a structured institutional framework for sustained collaboration…
New Delhi, August 21: A total of 29 FDI investments have been reported under the revised framework up to 20 August 2026, involving proposed FDI of ₹4,895.65 crore. These investments span a range of sectors, including Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Information & Communication, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Data Centres and Transport Services, among others. The 29 investments have been reported by investors/entities based in jurisdictions including Mauritius, the United States, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Singapore, Luxembourg and the Cayman Islands. The revised framework facilitates and expedites the flow of foreign investment into India by removing the requirement of prior Government approval…
