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Centre launches 7 new EPM interventions to push MSME exports

New Delhi, Feb. 20 -- The Centre on Friday launched seven additional interventions under its Export Promotion Mission (EPM), sharpening its focus on boosting micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) ... Read More


"Democracy cannot function in absence of accountability": Hungary Dy Speaker warns on AI risks at AI Summit

New Delhi, Feb. 20 -- Hungary's Deputy Speaker Lajos Olah on Friday warned that unchecked artificial intelligence could erode the very foundations of democratic systems and said that "democracy cannot... Read More


"Victory for wallets of every American consumer": Senate Dem leader Schumer on US Supreme Court striking down Trump's tariffs

Washington DC, Feb. 20 -- New York's Senator and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer called the US Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs on Friday a "victory for the wallets of every America... Read More


Freebies and Fiscality

New Delhi, Feb. 20 -- The Supreme Court's recent observations on the culture of "freebies" have reopened a long-simmering national debate: where should India draw the line between welfare and populism... Read More


A Strategic Trade Shift

New Delhi, Feb. 20 -- India stepped onto the world stage in a way the world could not ignore. At the 16th India-EU Summit, the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was officially concluded, a historic ... Read More


AI can transform healthcare in areas lacking specialists: Ex-WHO Deputy Director-General Soumya Swaminathan

New Delhi, Feb. 20 -- Former Deputy Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Soumya Swaminathan, on Friday said artificial intelligence can have a significant positive impact on healthcare, ... Read More


"Incredible oppurtunity to connect with AI, move forward": MP CM Mohan Yadav

New Delhi, Feb. 20 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday said that the India AI Impact Summit 2026 provides an "incredibe oppurtunity to connect with the AI" and "move forward with th... Read More


Supreme Court slams 'freebies culture', says no money left for development

India, Feb. 20 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday launched a scathing critique of the growing culture of "freebies" across states, warning that indiscriminate distribution of largesse is hampering natio... Read More


Govt vows to boost Arjun plant-based herbal industry, tapping North Bihar's natural wealth

PATNA, Feb. 20 -- State health minister Mangal Pandey has said that the government intends to turn the abundant Arjun trees of North Bihar into a major driver of rural employment and herbal medicine p... Read More


EC issues notices to poll officers in West Bengal

India, Feb. 20 -- New Delhi With more than four days having passed since the February 14 deadline for uploading voter's documents under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal (WB), nearl... Read More