DLI-backed chip companies call for government procurement supportIndian semiconductor startups are urging the government for stronger market access and intellectual property protection. They highlight the...
Examination system in crisis: The urgent need to shift focus from cost to capabilityRecent examination fiascos highlight a critical need to reform India's testing system. Current procurement practices favor low costs over e...
Govt hikes onion procurement rate to Rs 16.5 per kg from Saturday to help farmersThe government has increased the onion procurement price to Rs 16.50 per kg. This move aims to boost farmers' income through the buffer sto...
Countering maritime contestation: India, France set to deepen undersea defence capabilitiesIndia and France are set to strengthen defense cooperation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France will focus on accelerating key m...
Govt restricts bulk industrial petrol, diesel purchases through petrol pumpsIndustrial and commercial users can no longer buy petrol and diesel from petrol pumps. They must now get fuel from bulk sale points. This c...
China company secures Kenya airport deal after Adani falloutThe East African nation awarded China Communications Construction Co. an engineering, procurement and construction contract to update and e...
Gearing up for El Nino: NCCF puts tenders to sell Tur Dal on holdThe central government has paused tenders for selling tur pulses. This decision follows a request from the All India Dal Millers Associatio...
Autodesk revamps self-serve store for next generation of creators and buildersThis digital-first approach simplifies discovery, purchase, and management of Autodesk solutions, reflecting India's growing digital econom...
Firms defaulting on labour wage may face ban from govt tendersCentral agencies can now ban contractors from government projects for failing to pay worker wages or social security contributions. Repeat ...
Indian Navy to get 20 advanced jammers under ₹449 crore defence dealThe Ministry of Defence has secured 20 Enhanced Capability Global Navigation Satellite System Jammers for the Indian Navy. The Rs 449 crore...
To win the deep-tech race, India needs ‘General Innovation Rules’India is launching ambitious science initiatives. However, current financial rules designed for conventional procurement hinder R&D. A new ...
CBI files FIR in Rs 397-crore transformer 'scam' in Tamil NaduThe CBI has filed a case concerning a Rs 397 crore scam in Tamil Nadu. This involves the procurement of transformers between 2021 and 2023....
UK PM Starmer backs sovereign computing with $533 million AI chip investment"We will use the power of public procurement to support British ingenuity," Starmer told the London Tech Week conference in a speech on Mo...
Odisha doubles rice milling charges, to encourage paddy procurementThe Odisha government has doubled rice milling charges. This move aims to boost paddy procurement from farmers and support millers. Charges...
Defence ministry doubles financial powers of field commandersDefence ministry has doubled financial powers for field commanders. This move aims for faster procurement and efficient operations. Army co...
Rajnath approves over 2-fold increase in financial ceiling for field commanders to boost operational efficiencyDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a significant increase in financial powers for field commanders, more than doubling them to Rs ...
Government's wheat procurement surges 17pc to 35 million tonnes, exceeds target for 2026-27 seasonGovernment wheat procurement has exceeded target for the 2026-27 rabi marketing season. Over 35 million tonnes of wheat have been procured,...