Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
PM Modi gets wishes from world leaders on becoming India's longest-serving elected prime ministerPrime Minister Narendra Modi becomes India's longest-serving elected leader. World leaders are sending congratulations. They praise his gov...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Semiconductor plant in Assam likely to start production this fiscal, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw saysProduction at the Jagiroad semiconductor plant in Assam is set to begin this financial year. Union Minister of I&B and Electronics and IT, ...
31 May, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
From Tawang to Bumla: Border Roads Organisation Project VARTAK marks 66th raising dayBorder Roads Organisation's Project VARTAK celebrated its 66th Raising Day, marking over six decades of vital infrastructure development in...
07 May, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
Women’s employment rate rises to 39% in 2025 from 22% in 2017: Mansukh MandaviyaFemale employment in India has seen a substantial rise, reaching 39 percent in 2025 from 22 percent in 2017. This growth reflects increased...
28 Apr, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
ET Opinion | The STEM Multiplier: Preparing India’s youth to leadIndia is embracing STEM education to prepare for a future shaped by automation and digitalization. New roles combining technology and human...
27 Apr, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
PNB signs Rs 21,000 cr MoU with Rajasthan govt under Rising Rajasthan initiativePunjab National Bank (PNB) has committed Rs 21,000 crore to Rajasthan's Rising Rajasthan initiative, aiming to boost socio-economic progres...
06 Sep, 2025, 09.27 PM IST
Dr Ambedkar's philosophy of socio-economic equality will guide future generations: CJI GavaiCJI Bhushan Gavai emphasized that Dr. Ambedkar's philosophy of socio-economic equality will continue to inspire future generations at Dr. A...
02 Aug, 2025, 01.17 PM IST
Finance Minister to launch 'NITI NCAER States Economic Forum' portal on April 1Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the 'NITI NCAER States Economic Forum' portal, offering detailed data on social, economi...
31 Mar, 2025, 02.44 PM IST
Centre reviews progress of PM-AJAY scheme, emphasises inclusive growth for SC communitiesUnion Minister Virendra Kumar chaired a meeting reviewing the PM-AJAY scheme's progress aimed at socio-economic upliftment of SC communitie...
08 Feb, 2025, 08.36 PM IST
Govt approves Rs 6,728 cr for construction of 8 stretches on Frontier Highway spanning 305 kmThe Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved Rs 6,728.33 crore for the construction of eight stretches of NH-913 in Arunachal P...
29 Feb, 2024, 07.49 PM IST
MRSI rolls out new socio-economic classification systemAccording to MRSI, the growth in GDP and income, penetration of consumer durables, and ownership of vehicles have witnessed a significant i...
21 Feb, 2024, 07.39 PM IST
Microsoft says will help 2 million Indians in small cities learn AI skillsThe skilling will focus on training individuals in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, as well as rural areas and unlock inclusive socio-economic pro...
07 Feb, 2024, 01.51 PM IST
Internet access must be a basic human right in developing nations: studyThe study said people around the globe are so dependent on the internet to exercise socio-economic human rights such as education, healthca...
09 Apr, 2023, 11.24 AM IST
Much remains to be done to improve socio-economic status of women in India: Prez Kovind"Nevertheless, much remains to be done to further improve the socio-economic status of women in India. We all have to work relentlessly tow...
07 Mar, 2021, 08.33 PM IST
Anti-missile proliferation efforts should not hit country's right to acquire dual use tech: PakistanA delegation of Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), led by its co-Chairs from Ireland and Iceland, yesterday visited Pakistan and hel...
30 Mar, 2018, 11.26 PM IST
India progressing well on ASEAN partnershipManmohan Singh last night arrived here in Indonesia, a key ASEAN country, for a bilateral visit after attending ASEAN summits in another So...
11 Oct, 2013, 10.23 AM IST