PM Mudra Yojana Offers Collateral-Free Loans up to Rs.20 Lakh to Small Entrepreneurs

New Delhi: The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), launched in 2015 to support small businesses and entrepreneurs, provides collateral-free loans of up to ₹20 lakh through banks and financial institutions, the government informed Parliament. According to information provided by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), the scheme was launched on…

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MSME Ministry Completes 364 MSE-CDP Projects; SFURTI Scheme Strengthens Traditional Industry Clusters

New Delhi: The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has completed 364 projects under the Micro and Small Enterprises–Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP), aimed at enhancing productivity and competitiveness of micro and small enterprises across the country. The MSE-CDP scheme focuses on establishing Common Facility Centres (CFCs) and creating…

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Education Ministry Holds Interactive Workshop with Union Territories in New Delhi

New Delhi: The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL) under the Ministry of Education organised a one-day interactive workshop with representatives from Union Territories on March 13, 2026, at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. The workshop brought together senior officials from the Ministry of Education, representatives…

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Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy Inaugurates Key Projects, Reviews Operations at WCL

Nagpur: Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, currently on a two-day visit to Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several infrastructure and development projects while reviewing the company’s operational performance. During the programme on Friday, the Minister virtually flagged off 25…

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India’s Medical Devices Market Eyes $30 Billion by 2030: Opportunity, Policy Push and Global Interest

India’s medical devices industry is entering a period of rapid transformation. Long considered a small but essential part of the healthcare ecosystem, the sector is now drawing major policy attention and investor interest as the country works toward a projected $30 billion market by 2030. Industry analysts say the growth will…

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Technology shouldn’t control us; instead, we should control technology – Prof. Sandeep Shukla, Director, IIIT Hyderabad

Hyderabad, March 14: The 25th edition of the annual R&D Showcase of the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad began on Saturday at the institute’s Gachibowli campus. The two-day flagship event, which concludes on Sunday, has grown into one of the most anticipated research exhibitions, bringing together researchers, industry leaders,…

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Amazon Air expands to Northeast India, delivery speeds to become 5X faster

Bengaluru, Mar 14th: Amazon today announced the expansion of Amazon Air to Northeast India with new air cargo routes connecting Kolkata and Guwahati, further strengthening its logistics infrastructure and connectivity across the region. The addition of dedicated air capacity will significantly improve delivery speed and reliability, enabling customers across the Northeast to access Amazon’s vast selection of products with faster and more consistent delivery. The service will support deliveries…

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