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Cabinet Approves Rs 5,659 Crore Mission For Cotton Productivity

New Delhi, May 6 -- The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a Rs 5,659.22 crore Mission for Cotton Productivity for the period 2026 27 to 2030 31, aimed at addressing ... Read More


NITI Aayog Launches CPO Portal To Boost Governance & Coordination Under Aspirational Programme

New Delhi, May 6 -- NITI Aayog on Tuesday launched the Central Prabhari Officer (CPO) Portal, a digital platform aimed at improving real-time governance, enhancing coordination, and accelerating last-... Read More


Govt Moves To Expand Supreme Court Judges' Strength From 33 To 37

New Delhi, May 6 -- The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved a proposal to introduce the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 in Parliament. T... Read More


Govt Approves MSP Support Of Over Rs 4,886 Crore for Farmers

New Delhi, May 6 -- The Union Government has approved fresh procurement measures aimed at ensuring remunerative prices for farmers and preventing distress sales, with a combined Minimum Support Price ... Read More


Steel Ministry Seeks Feedback On Easing BIS Norms For Fastener Industry

New Delhi, May 6 -- The Ministry of Steel has sought stakeholder suggestions on easing or removing mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification requirements for the fastener industry, amid... Read More


GTRI Seeks Withdrawal Of Fastener Quality Norms Amid MSME Concerns

New Delhi, May 6 -- The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has urged the government to withdraw Quality Control Orders (QCOs) on fasteners, warning that the regulations are increasing costs, redu... Read More


MoD Signs Rs 1,476 Crore Contract with BEL For Mobile Electronic Systems

New Delhi, May 5 -- The Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs 1,476 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of five ground-based Mobile Electronic Systems for the Indian... Read More


India's Coal Mine Methane Emissions Hit 2.2 Mn Tonnes In 2025; Among Top Global Emitters: IEA Report

New Delhi, May 5 -- India was among the worlds largest emitters of methane from coal mines in 2025 and ranked second in South and Southeast Asia after Indonesia, according to the latest Global Methane... Read More


Non-Food Credit Growth Rises To 15.9% YoY In FY26: Govt

New Delhi, May 5 -- Indias non-food credit grew 15.9 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in FY2025 26, indicating strong lending momentum. According to data released by the Finance Ministry on Tuesday, tota... Read More


India Well-Equipped To Handle Future Shocks; Among Most Resilient Emerging Economies: Moody'

New Delhi, May 5 -- India has emerged as one of the most resilient large emerging market economies since 2020, supported by strong foreign exchange reserves and stable macroeconomic policies, accordin... Read More