In 1981, when ISRO carried its APPLE on bullock cart for just Rs 150, the world laughed; Today, the same story is hailed as a masterstroke of innovationIndia's space journey began with innovation. In 1981, the APPLE satellite mission highlighted ISRO's resourcefulness. Engineers used a bull...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
From raincoats to briefs to diapers: Textile PLI shows green shoots as imports drop, niche exports tripleIndia's textile sector is showing promising growth. The Production-Linked Incentive scheme is boosting local manufacturing. Imports of spec...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
India-UK CETA to help textile exporters double UK market share to 12% in 3-5 yearsIndian textile exporters anticipate a significant boost in the UK market. The new India-UK trade deal, effective July 15, offers zero duty ...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
New Pashmina Board aims to put Ladakh's luxury fibre on the global mapLadakh is establishing the Ladakh Pashmina Development Board to boost its famed fibre worldwide. This new body will protect the Pashmina va...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
'Fastest we've ever put a trade deal into force': British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron hails India-UK trade dealThe India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will take effect on July 15, 2026, marking the fastest trade deal implementa...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Ganga cleanliness no longer matter of opinion, data shows improvement: National mission bodyScientific data now proves the Ganga river is getting cleaner. Twelve years of the Namami Gange programme have led to measurable improvemen...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Non-fossil power capacity set to cross 300 GW by Sept, says energy minister Pralhad JoshiIndia's non-fossil fuel power capacity will surpass 300 GW by September. This expansion is crucial for green hydrogen production under the ...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
El Nino to hit 9-10 states severely; Chouhan calls for district-level contingency plans for KharifAgriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed coordinated meetings with district officials and agricultural agencies in 9-10 stat...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Iran truce may revive India's textile exports, industry saysIndia's textile exports are set for a significant boost following the end of the Iran war. Manufacturers anticipate lower raw material cost...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
India pitches quantum computing collaboration with Russia under national missionIndia is looking to partner with Russia on quantum computing. This collaboration is part of India's ambitious National Quantum Mission. The...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Textiles minister Giriraj Singh targets ₹33 lakh crore textile market by FY31India's textile market is set to double to ₹33 lakh crore by 2030-31. This growth will create nearly 2 crore new jobs. The government is al...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Targeting to increase India's textile market size to Rs 33 lakh crore by FY2031: Giriraj SinghIndia aims to significantly boost its textile market to Rs 33 lakh crore by 2030-31. The government is focused on enhancing the income of h...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
No overcapacity in steel, textiles; India's consumption remains low: DGTRIndia has rejected US claims of excess capacity in its textile and steel sectors. Officials state per capita consumption of these products ...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
Teen hacker who exposed CBSE portal flaws joins IIT Kanpur's cybersecurity hubFollowing his exposure of technical gaps in CBSE's on-screen marking portal, 19-year-old ethical hacker Nisarga Adhikary has been recruited...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Government clears 96 firms under latest textile's PLI round with Rs 12,823 crore outlayThe government has approved 22 additional companies under the textile PLI scheme. This brings the total selected firms to 96. These compani...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
India's exports rising steadily due to policy push, reforms, official saysIndia's exports are seeing steady growth. Supportive government policies and improved infrastructure are key drivers. The nation aims for g...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
Textile stocks to rally? Emkay sees sector at inflection point to regain lost glory, initiates 'Buy' call on 3 stocksIndia’s textile sector is nearing an inflection point and could regain lost global market share, according to Emkay Global. The brokerage i...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.51 PM IST