Category: News

Gandhinagar, June 22: Ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC), the Dedicated Freight Corridor has emerged as a major driver in enhancing Gujarat’s logistics infrastructure and overall cargo handling capacity. The improved freight connectivity is expected to significantly reduce transit time, lower logistics costs, and improve efficiency in goods…

New Delhi, June 22: The Government of India has approved a ₹270 crore project for the deployment of the indigenous train collision avoidance system, Kavach, across 631 route kilometres of the East Coast Railway. The initiative is aimed at significantly enhancing railway safety by reducing the risk of signal passing…

New Delhi, June 22, 2026: The Aadhaar mobile application has recorded over 3.1 crore downloads, highlighting the growing adoption of digital identity services across India. The platform has also facilitated mobile number updates for nearly 40 lakh users, demonstrating increased reliance on digital self-service features. The rising usage reflects a…

Mumbai, June 22: Indian equity markets closed higher on the day, driven by strong gains in IT and pharmaceutical stocks, which boosted overall investor sentiment. Benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 ended in positive territory as buying activity strengthened across select sectors. IT stocks led the rally, supported…

June 22: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has eased margin requirements for commodity derivatives positions that are backed by the early pay-in of underlying goods, a move aimed at improving market efficiency and reducing costs for participants. The regulatory change is expected to benefit traders, hedgers, and…

June 22: India’s women’s hockey team captain Salima Tete has credited the squad’s unwavering focus and determination following the team’s successful campaign at the Nations Cup, saying the players entered the tournament with a clear goal of bringing the trophy home. Reflecting on the title-winning performance, Salima said the team…

June 22: A recent market report indicates that the upcoming MSCI index rejig could result in foreign inflows exceeding ₹30,000 crore into Indian equities, reflecting sustained global investor interest in the country’s financial markets. The expected inflows are likely to be driven by global fund managers and passive investment funds…

Bhubaneswar, June 22 (UDN): In a major relief for the legal fraternity, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved a 40 per cent increase in financial assistance provided under the Odisha State Advocates’ Welfare Fund. Representational image According to a release issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the enhanced…

Bhubaneswar, June 22: The Government of Odisha has released pensions for the months of April and May to over 17.6 lakh beneficiaries, covering nearly 91.5% of eligible recipients under various social security schemes. According to Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Minister Nityananda Gond, a total of 17,60,435…

Guwahati, June 22: Himanta Biswa Sarma has highlighted the growing global presence of products from Assam, stating that items “made in Assam” are now being enjoyed by consumers across international markets. Speaking on the state’s expanding trade footprint, the Chief Minister noted that Assam’s traditional and locally produced goods are…