India Post sets up special Rakhi counters across Delhi; urges early booking for timely delivery
New Delhi: The Department of Posts has announced special arrangements for the timely delivery of Rakhi ahead of Raksha Bandhan, which will be celebrated on August 28, by setting up dedicated booking counters across Delhi. Special Rakhi Mail booking…
Beware of fake universities: UGC’s latest list names 32 institutions
New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday said the University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified 32 fake universities across the country and urged states and Union Territories to take strict legal action against institutions operating in violation of the…
UGC moves recognition process online as Centre advances NEP-driven regulatory reforms
New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday said the University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced a unified online portal to streamline the grant of 2(f) and 12B status to higher educational institutions, as part of its push for transparent and time-bound…
Centre releases over ₹30 crore to strengthen Karnataka’s cooperative sector
New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday said it has provided over ₹30 crore in financial assistance to Karnataka over the past three years to strengthen cooperative institutions through digitisation, infrastructure development and capacity building. In a…
TRAI moves to strengthen telecom service quality norms; consultation paper released
New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Wednesday released a consultation paper proposing amendments to the Standards of Quality of Service (QoS) of Access and Broadband Service Regulations, 2024, inviting comments from…
Gaganyaan project advances: Govt says key systems ready, first test mission due this year
New Delhi: India’s first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026, while the country’s first human spaceflight is targeted for 2027, the Centre informed Parliament on Wednesday. In a written reply to the Lok…
Govt strengthens MSME financing: SIDBI opens 71 branches, launches expanded credit schemes
New Delhi: The Centre on Tuesday said it has stepped up efforts to improve credit access for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), with SIDBI expanding its footprint and the launch of ECLGS 5.0, which aims to facilitate ₹2.55 lakh crore in…
Govt procured 12,819 LMT of MSP crops since 2014; payouts touch ₹27.8 lakh crore
New Delhi: The Centre on Tuesday said it has paid ₹27.8 lakh crore to farmers under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) regime between 2014 and June 2026, with procurement of MSP crops rising to 12,819 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) during the period. In a written…
States can seek funds for new Ayush colleges, hospitals under National Ayush Mission: Centre
New Delhi: The Centre on Tuesday said it has released ₹6,406.99 crore to states and Union Territories under the National Ayush Mission (NAM) between 2014-15 and 2025-26 to strengthen Ayush infrastructure across the country. The Ministry of Ayush…
Over one crore youth join PM Modi’s anti-drug pledge as ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva’ campaign begins
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’, a nationwide 100-week anti-drug campaign aimed at mobilising young people against substance abuse, with over one crore youth…