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Newdelhi:21/3/26:The Bharat Innovates Deep-Tech Pre-Summit, a landmark national showcase of India’s most promising deep-technology ventures, was inaugurated today at ASPIRE – IIT Bombay Research Park Foundation on the IIT Bombay campus in Mumbai. The two-day event was inaugurated by Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and Chairperson of the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology & ...

Newdelhi:21/3/26:With the sustained and coordinated efforts across the coal sector and the invaluable contribution of all stakeholders, the country has successfully achieved the landmark of 1 billion tonne (BT) coal production on 20.03.2026 for the second year in a row. This significant milestone underscores India’s growing self-reliance in the energy sector and its commitment to ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply to ...

Bhubaneswar:19/3/26:The Government of Odisha has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Watershed Support Service and Activities Network (WASSAN) to revive forgotten foods and neglected crops across the state. The programme, worth ₹247.024 crore, will run from 2025–26 to 2029–30 and cover 25 biodiversity-rich blocks in 15 districts, including Gandhamardhan, Niyamgiri, Sunabeda, Satkosia, Gupteswar, Malyagiri, and Similipal. Deputy Chief Minister ...

Bhubaneswar:19/3/26:Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg, on Thursday, conducted a detailed review of the ‘Gramodaya’ initiative, an innovative program launched by the state government in October 2024 to bring holistic development to Maoist-affected regions Chairing a state-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, the Chief Secretary directed all concerned departments to implement various government schemes and programs in saturation mode. The aim ...

Newdelhi:19/3/26:India’s mineral sector has achieved a significant milestone in the financial year 2025–26 with the successful auction of 200 mineral blocks, the highest ever in a single year. This achievement reflects the strong cooperative efforts between the Union and State Governments and highlights the growing maturity of India’s auction-based mineral allocation framework. Out of the 200 auctioned blocks, 123 are ...

Hong Kong:19/3/26:   The Bharat Pavilion at the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) 2026 reinforces India’s growing presence in the global media and entertainment landscape, serving as a strategic platform for international engagement, business exchange, and industry collaboration. The Pavilion was inaugurated by Shri Rajesh Naik, Consul General, Consulate General of India, Hong Kong & Macau SARs, who ...

Newdelhi:19/3/26:The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC), under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, will anchor the implementation of the BHAVYA scheme aimed at developing 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP). Under the BHAVYA scheme, NICDC will develop industrial ...

Jalgaon:19/3/26:  On the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a cordial interaction with banana-producing farmers in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, and reiterated the Central Government’s commitment to increasing farmers’ income and strengthening agricultural infrastructure. Extending his greetings on Gudi Padwa, he said that the land of Khandesh, particularly ...

Ayodhya:19/3/26:   The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, visited Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir at Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, today (March 19, 2026) and had Darshan of Ram Lalla. She also performed Darshan and Aarti at various places within the Ram Janambhoomi Mandir and performed the Shri Ram Yantra Sthapana and Pujan. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that it is ...

Newdelhi:19/3/26:Coal is continuing to ensure reliable baseload power to support core industries such as steel and cement that underpin the economic growth of the country. The country’s coal production continues to match prevailing consumer demand, and adequate stocks are being built at the mine end to maintain supplies to consumers as per their requirements, with continued support from Railways. The ...