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Centre Promoting Handicrafts Exports Under NHDP And CHCDS Schemes: Minister

New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- The National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP) and Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) are two major schemes being implemented by the Office of De... Read More


NITI Aayog Unveils 10-Year Roadmap For Tech Services Sector To Scale Up To $750-850 Billion

New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub has released a 10-year roadmap titled "Technology Services Reimagination Ahead", outlining a strategic pathway for India's approximately USD 265 bi... Read More


DAC Clears Rs 3.60 Lakh Crore Defence Acquisitions To Boost Operational Preparedness

New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on February 12 accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals of the Arm... Read More


NBA Strengthens Biodiversity Conservation With Rs 2.40 Crore ABS Realisation in 45 Days

New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has realised Rs 2.40 crore under the Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) framework over the past 45 days, reinforcing its mandate to conser... Read More


MoFPI Details Support For Farmer-Owned Food Processing Startups

New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- The Government has informed the Lok Sabha that it is implementing multiple schemes to promote farmer-owned food processing startups and enhance value addition in the agri sector.... Read More


India's Social Security Coverage Rises To 64.3% In 2025: Govt

New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- India has recorded a significant expansion in social protection coverage, with coverage increasing from 19 percent in 2015 to 64.3 percent in 2025, the government informed the Ra... Read More


Rs 4.48 Lakh Cr Investment Interest Secured At Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025: Govt

New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- The Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 witnessed investment interest worth Rs 4.48 lakh crore through Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), letters of intent and qualified leads... Read More


UP Budget Introduces 'Trust-Based Regulation' for Industry, Signals Major Ease-of-Doing-Business Reform

Lucknow, Feb. 13 -- In a significant reform aimed at improving the business climate, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced the introduction of a 'Jan Vishwas Siddhant' (Public Trust Principle) fo... Read More


Mizoram CM Launches Micro & Small Entrepreneurs Excellence Project In Aizawl

Aizawl, Feb. 13 -- In a move to strengthen the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector in Mizoram, Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Thursday launched the Micro & Small Entrepreneurs Excellence Pr... Read More


Parliament Passes Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 Amid Opposition Criticism

New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- The Parliament has approved the Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeking to provide greater legal clarity on labour-related matters. The legislation was passed i... Read More