Gujarat: Unjha cumin, fennel join GI registry with official geographical recognition
Mehsana, July 13 (IANS) Unjha’s renowned cumin and fennel have been awarded Geographical Indication (GI) tags, giving two of Gujarat’s most significant agricultural products official geographical recognition and strengthening their identity in domestic and international markets. The certification is expected to enhance product authenticity, improve export prospects and help farmers secure better prices through protected […]
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta unveils portal for AI-based monitoring of dust levels
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday launched AI-powered ‘Dust Portal 2.0’ – Dust Pollution Control Self-Assessment Web Portal and Mobile Application. Developed by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), this state-of-the-art digital platform will monitor dust control measures at construction and demolition sites in real-time with the help of […]
Punjab brings private school fees under regulatory framework
Chandigarh, July 13 (IANS) Delivering a historic relief to over 32 lakh students and their families, the Punjab government has brought private school fees under a strict regulatory framework by promulgating the Punjab Regulation of Fees of Unaided Educational Institutions (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026. The ordinance caps annual fee hikes at five per cent, mandates refunds […]
PM Modi’s informal interaction with ‘Panchayat’ actors part of ‘next level’ connect with people
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently meeting prominent characters of the hit web series “Panchayat” at an event in New Delhi, and his warm interaction and reference to their popular dialogues serve as an example of his easy and inspiring interaction with cross-section of people, observed a recent post. “Are you […]
Ladki Bahin scheme: Over 60 lakh applicants miss E-KYC deadline; Maha assures no eligible beneficiary will be denied
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) The Maharashtra Department of Women and Child Development (WCD) on Monday late evening issued a comprehensive clarification regarding the ongoing E-KYC verification process for the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, firmly asserting that no eligible woman will lose her benefits. The department issued the clarification in response to media reports claiming […]
Traditional attire, crafts preserved NE’s history before written records: Mizoram CM
Aizawl, July 13 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday said that the history and cultural heritage of the people of the Northeast had been preserved through their traditional attire, handicrafts, and indigenous skills long before they were documented in writing. He said these traditional practices and artistic expressions continue to serve as living repositories […]
K’taka SIR: 94.23 pc Enumeration Forms distributed, 30.61 pc digitised
Bengaluru, July 13 (IANS) The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka has gathered pace, with 94.23 per cent of Enumeration Forms (EFs) distributed to voters and 30.61 per cent digitised, according to a statement released by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Karnataka, on Monday. As part of the ongoing […]
TN Ministers review modernised Cooptex showroom in Delhi
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Tamil Nadu’s efforts to expand the national footprint of its handloom sector received a major push on Monday as State Ministers for Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi, M. Vijay Balaji, and Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce, S. Keerthana, visited the newly modernised Cooptex “Pudupavu” showroom at the State Emporia Complex in […]
Egypt and Saudi Arabia stress freedom of Hormuz navigation, call for de-escalation
Cairo, July 13 (IANS) Egypt and Saudi Arabia on Monday stressed the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law, and called for de-escalation as Iran and the United States exchanged a fresh round of attacks. The remarks were made during a phone conversation between Egyptian Foreign […]
Post-Cyclone Ditwah recovery: India to supply state-of-the-art medical equipment to Sri Lanka
Colombo, July 13 (IANS) The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha and Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health’s secretary, Anil Jasinghe, on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for an Indian grant to supply state-of-the-art medical equipment to Base Hospital, Deniyaya. “Partnering for climate-resilient healthcare in India and Sri Lanka. Glad to […]
