Govt introduces NCDC Amendment Bill 2026 to expand direct funding for cooperativesA bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha to expand the NCDC's lending powers. This amendment will allow direct loans and grants to cooperativ...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Indian Navy chief Admiral Swaminathan begins four-day Mauritius visit to deepen maritime securityChief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Krishna Swaminathan is set to visit the island nation of Mauritius on a four-day official visit aime...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
India donates five peacocks to UN Geneva, reviving decades-old traditionIndia has donated five Indian peacocks to the United Nations Office at Geneva. This donation revives a decades-old tradition of presenting ...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
CCI chairperson calls for joint BRICS efforts to ensure better oversight of digital marketsBRICS competition authorities met in Udaipur to discuss cooperation for effective law enforcement. Ravneet Kaur stressed sustained cooperat...
09 Aug, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Loan book to cross Rs 2 lakh crore milestone in FY27: HUDCO CMDHousing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd expects its loan book to exceed two lakh crore rupees. The company plans to borrow seventy-fi...
09 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
RBI has proactively helped UCBs; cooperatives should look at regulator differently: Amit ShahUnion Minister Amit Shah encouraged urban cooperative banks to view the RBI's support positively. He highlighted the central bank's proacti...
08 Aug, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
US cos see growing business interest in India as bilateral trade crosses $240 billion, says envoy GorSergio Gor, the US Ambassador, underscores the robust trust and teamwork that characterize US-India relations. With American businesses pur...
07 Aug, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Looms of Ladakh rejects irregularity charges, says Pashmina cooperative acted within lawLooms of Ladakh Women Cooperative Ltd denies registration and functioning irregularities. The cooperative asserts its decade-long work foll...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution batting for 'fair tax devolution' from CentreThe Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed a resolution seeking fair tax devolution. This resolution aligns with constitutional principles ...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
India proposes BRICS incubator network, startup innovation fundIndia proposed a BRICS incubator network and a startup innovation fund. Ministers adopted a joint declaration to advance industrial growth ...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
China's embassy in Argentina accuses US of obstructing cooperation"The US embassy in Argentina has deliberately promoted the so-called 'China threat theory,' broadened the concept of national security, and...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
India, Africa powerful force for global progress: JaishankarIndia's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted Africa as a priority partner. He stated Africa's due place is essential for a mu...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Quote of the day by Nobel Peace Prize winner Kofi Annan: ‘Ignorance and prejudice are the handmaidens of propaganda…’ – Former UN Secretary-General on knowledge and tolerance as the strongest weapons against hatredQuote of the day: Kofi Annan, a former UN Secretary-General, championed peace and human rights globally. His words remain vital in confront...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
World Bank urges developing nations to seize AI opportunityDeveloping nations should embrace artificial intelligence for rapid advancement. AI offers significant improvements in healthcare, educatio...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
BRICS statistical offices meet begins in Lucknow; focuses on quality data, innovationBRICS national statistical office heads met in Lucknow to strengthen systems. They focused on improving data quality and enhancing internat...
03 Aug, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
India, Lesotho review bilateral relations, advance key MoUs and pledge stronger collaboration across multiple sectorsIndia and Lesotho convened for their sixth Joint Bilateral Commission meeting, focusing on strengthening their bilateral ties. They explore...
01 Aug, 2026, 06.34 AM IST
India, Bhutan sign two agreements on Line of Credit, health education cooperation: MEA on Misri's Bhutan visitIndia and Bhutan have signed two agreements during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's visit to Bhutan, including a Line of Credit agreement a...
31 Jul, 2026, 10.07 PM IST