India now has 2.3 lakh startups, generated 25 lakh jobs: Union minister Jitendra SinghIndia's startup sector has created 25 lakh jobs in the last decade, becoming a major economic force. From just a few hundred startups in 20...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
India has achieved self-sufficiency in food production: CTCRI directorIndia is now a global leader in agriculture, achieving food self-sufficiency. Foodgrain production has significantly increased, and agri ex...
13 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Odisha announces free education from kindergarten to post-graduate levels in government schools, collegesMajhi, while addressing a press conference here on the occasion of the BJP government completing two years in the state, said the move will...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
Tripura attracted Rs 30,000 crore investment proposals last year with Rs 8,000 crore projects grounded: CMTripura is experiencing significant economic growth. The state attracted investment proposals exceeding Rs 30,000 crore, with over Rs 8,000...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
States must leverage trade pacts to attract investment: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged regional leaders to enhance trade collaborations and simplify business operations, stressing the ne...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
At NITI Aayog meet, PM Modi says India moving ahead despite global headwindsPrime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India is confidently advancing on its growth path despite global instability. He highlighted the i...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: “Do not ask how poor the village is today; ask how many books its...” — Want to know how China grew from one of the world's poorest countries into a global superpower? This ancient Chinese proverb holds the answer on education, long-term thinking, and investing in future generations rather than chasing short-term wealthChinese Proverb of the Day reveals a powerful truth: a village’s future is not judged by today’s poverty but by the books its children carr...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to chair 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog on June 11The Governing Council Meeting will deliberate on the approach to realise this vision and translate it into concrete, measurable outcomes fo...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
University education system is outdated worldwide: EAC Sanjeev Sanyal at 'India Global Innovation Connect 2026'University education systems globally are outdated. Sajeev Sanyal, an Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister member, stated this a...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: Ministry, NTA, NMC officials to face par panel on health tomorrowTop officials from ministries, NTA and NMC will brief a parliamentary panel on Wednesday regarding the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Credit cover for collateral-free education loans may be raised at inter-ministerial consultationsThe government is exploring increasing the credit guarantee cover for education loans. This move aims to allow banks to offer loans exceedi...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma retains key portfolios, allocates ministriesAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has allocated portfolios to the newly sworn-in ministers. He retained Home, Power, Public Works, a...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma allocates portfolios to 12 newly inducted ministersAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has allocated portfolios to twelve new ministers. The chief minister kept key departments like Hom...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Only 11 of 134 tasks fully completed; maximum backlog in education sectorAn assessment of the Chief Secretaries conference indicates a sluggish pace in addressing action items. Of the 134 objectives set, a mere 1...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Who is Dharmendra Pradhan? All about Education minister facing heat in CJP protest amid NEET, CBSE controversyCJP protest news: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protested at Jantar Mantar, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resig...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Over 27% Indian households remain offline despite 95% mobile penetration: ReportIndia has achieved widespread mobile phone ownership. However, a significant digital divide persists. More than a quarter of Indian homes l...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.49 PM IST