Sarthak PDS: Cabinet clears Rs 25,000-crore overhaul of public distribution systemThe Union Cabinet has approved the Rs 25,000-crore Sarthak Public Distribution System scheme. This initiative aims to modernize India's foo...
27 May, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
From kitchen storage to recycling bins: How Deposit Refund Schemes can change India’s plastic economyIndia is exploring Deposit Refund Schemes (DRS) to tackle plastic waste, where consumers pay a small deposit on packaged products, refunded...
15 May, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
India’s invisible workforce gets a new safety net: Key labour reforms for migrant employees decodedIndia's inter-state migrant workers gain significant protections under new labour code rules notified on May 8, 2026. The Occupational Safe...
15 May, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Jio revamps mega IPO; DailyObjects lines up fresh capitalReliance Industries is revamping Jio Platforms’ IPO plans amid investor disagreements over valuation. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
11 May, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
Decoding govt’s wheat strategy: Can higher procurement push and export quota hike lift the sector?Experts say wheat procurement may be constrained by limited storage, while exports remain largely uncompetitive globally.
04 May, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Japanese proverb of the day: “Even dust, when piled up, becomes a mountain.” Small, consistent efforts accumulate into great achievements over time — a lesson on how today’s generation can turn tiny daily efforts into massive successJapanese proverb of the day: Small daily efforts build success faster than most people expect. Data shows 1% daily growth can deliver nearl...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Correction may be opportunity for some: 5 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with an upside potential up to 28%Will they? Won’t they? Even as uncertainty persists over the proposed second round talks between the US and Iran, markets across the globe ...
21 Apr, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
For investors with ability to think beyond FY27: 5 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with an upside potential up to 33%The US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a claim by President Trump that negotiations are not dead in the water, and some tough talk from I...
14 Apr, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Gut response! After protein, it’s fibre’s moment on the shelfSocial media is buzzing with 'maxxing' diet trends, focusing on extreme protein and fiber intake for better health. While these nutrients a...
06 Apr, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
Viral diet trends shows 'proteinmaxxing' but are these actually healthy?Viral diet trends: The concept of "proteinmaxxing" insists that more is better when it comes to the macronutrient found in foods like meat,...
05 Apr, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh says GPS tracking curbs theft, diversion in food grain supplyUttar Pradesh has implemented a GPS tracking system to curb food grain theft and diversion in its Public Distribution System. This digital ...
02 Jan, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
₹69,000 crore vanishes in grain leakages: Where is India’s free ration going?A new report reveals that India's Public Distribution System (PDS) suffers a 28% leakage of subsidized grains, amounting to 20 million tonn...
18 Nov, 2024, 01.02 PM IST
Government ropes in Quality Council for grain management“QCI will review and upgrade existing standards' system to introduce the best global practices to bring end-to-end digitisation and traceab...
02 Apr, 2021, 01.05 PM IST
Government weeds out 44 million bogus ration cards to plug leakage“There were a large number bogus and duplicate ration cards before 2013. In last seven years, we have focused to prevent any leakage in the...
06 Nov, 2020, 02.58 PM IST
Maharashtra government invokes MCOCA in food grain malpractices casesThe issue was raised by NCP MLC Hemant Takle who pointed out the misappropriation of food grains at ration shops across the state.
09 Apr, 2015, 06.52 PM IST
Food Act will raise a bill of $2.5 billion in storage build-upImplementation of the Food Security Act will require an investment of $0.5-2.5 bn as capacity addition of about 22-32 million tonne (mt) wi...
16 Sep, 2013, 04.02 AM IST
- India's 'Best IT Implementations' of 2006
PCQuest, Asia's most influential IT publication announced the prestigious Best IT Implementation Awards for the year 2006.
02 Jun, 2006, 04.40 PM IST