New Delhi, August 19: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has left for Singapore for a three-day visit from August 19 to 21, where he will participate in the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) and the fourth India-Singapore Business Roundtable (ISBR). The visit is aimed at deepening India-Singapore economic…
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India-Japan Partnership Set for Fresh Boost as Goyal Announces Japan Visit
New Delhi, Aug 19: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Japan from August 24 to 27 to further strengthen economic and strategic ties between the two countries, as bilateral trade has reached around $27.5 billion in FY 2025-26. Pic Credit: https://x.com/PiyushGoyal Goyal made the announcement while addressing a…
Continue ReadingCentre Rolls Out Incentive Plan to Expand Piped Gas Access Across Homes
New Delhi, August 19, 2026: The Central government has approved a new Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Domestic PNG Connections aimed at accelerating the expansion of piped natural gas (PNG) connections among households across the country. The scheme, approved by the government on August 18, will come into effect from…
Continue ReadingRailTel Wins Rs 166.8 Crore Order from EPFO for IaaS Solutions
New Delhi, August 19, 2026: RailTel Corporation of India Ltd has secured a work order worth Rs 166.8 crore, including taxes, from the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) for providing Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), strengthening the public sector telecom company’s presence in government digital infrastructure projects. The order involves a one-year extension…
Continue ReadingIndia’s General Insurance Market Hits ₹3.36 Lakh Crore as Health, Motor Segments Drive FY26 Growth
India’s general insurance industry closed FY2025-26 on a stronger footing, with total premium collections rising about 9% to ₹3.36 lakh crore. The expansion marks a notable improvement over the previous financial year and reflects a gradual increase in demand for financial protection among households and businesses. Rising healthcare expenses, a…
Continue ReadingMP CM Mohan Yadav to Transfer Rs.2,148 Crore to 1.25 Crore Ladli Behna Beneficiaries
Bhopal, August 18, 2026: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will transfer more than ₹2,148 crore directly into the bank accounts of over 1.25 crore women beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana at a state-level programme in Maihar on Wednesday. The transfer will include the scheme’s 39th instalment along…
Continue Reading‘Switchable’ smart gel may pave way for next-gen drug delivery and sensing tech
Researchers create the first multi-responsive gel built from ‘foldamers’ – a discovery that could lead to smart sensors, switchable catalysts, and more. University of Birmingham scientists have developed a new material that changes from a gel to a liquid-like state under ultraviolet light and can be rebuilt using heat or…
Continue ReadingAREUM NEXUS and OLA Corporation Strengthen Korea–India Business Connectivity Through Integrated Market Entry Platform
Recent export agreements reflect growing demand for structured Korea–India business execution and cross-border operational support Aug 18— Growing consumer interest in Korean beauty products has created significant opportunities for Korean brands in India, but turning market demand into sustainable business growth remains a challenge for many companies. Brands entering…
Continue ReadingBeyond the Classroom: 200 plus Donors Join KARUNA Blood Donation Drive at NMIMS SPPSPTM
Mumbai, Aug 18: Extending the spirit of learning beyond the classroom, over 200 + members of the SVKM community came forward to donate blood at KARUNA, the annual blood donation drive organised by Kshamata, the Social Responsibility Forum of SVKM’s NMIMS Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management (SPPSPTM),…
Continue ReadingSri Lankan Energy Minister Visits JAKSON Group’s Greater Noida Manufacturing Facility
Greater Noida, 17 August 2026: Hon. Anura Karunathilaka, Minister of Energy, Government of Sri Lanka, along with his delegation, recently visited JAKSON Group’s solar module manufacturing facility in Greater Noida. The visit provided an opportunity to showcase JAKSON’s renewable energy manufacturing capabilities and discuss potential areas of cooperation in clean energy. The Minister and his delegation toured JAKSON’s 1.2 GW fully automated solar module manufacturing facility, which produces high-efficiency P-type and N-type TOPCon modules.…
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