A Fashion Brand That Understands Modern Indian Women's Identity

India, March 19 -- Most fashion brands design for consumers, but this brand designs for women, and there's a real difference there. Born from a passion for individuality and self-expression, this isn't another brand chasing whatever's trending on Instagram this week, but replacing the issues women face in fashion with stylish solutions. Launched in 2023, Zlaata celebrates the modern woman who refuses to shrink herself, who's breaking rules at every step, but didn't forget her roots. It's bu...


Adi Karnataka Royal Sub-Clans and Category 2A OBC Status: Reclaiming Karnataka's True Warrior Heritage

India, March 19 -- The history of Adi Karnataka's royal sub-clans is not a forgotten narrative. It is a legacy deeply preserved in Karnataka's temples, inscriptions, and copper plates. Long before colonial classifications, these communities held positions of power, authority, and honor as Samantas, warrior-lords, and regional rulers across the Deccan.Today, this historical identity continues to receive formal acknowledgment through their classification under OBC Category 2A in Kar...


Promotion of Ayush system in Kerala

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No Year Amount (In lakhs) 1 2022-23 4399.827 2 2023-24 7989.400 3 2024-25 11037.960 4 2025-26 5138.390 Total 28565.577 (a) Under Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Ayush Mission (NAM), Central assistance provided to State of Kerala during the last three years and current year against the proposals received through State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) is as below: (b) Public Health being a State subject, the ...


World's largest food storage scheme for farmers

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Status of Grain Storage Plan (as on 20.01.2026) S.No State / Union Territory Identified PACS/Cooperative Societies DPR Submitted Construction Completed Capacity Created (MT) 1 Maharashtra 184 78 16 17,952 2 Odisha 19 17 0 0 3 Rajasthan 172 172 91 45,250 4 Gujarat 66 81 5 3,750 5 Jharkhand 0 0 0 0 6 Haryana 30 11 0 0 7 Uttar Pradesh 25 24 1 1,500 8 Chhattisgarh 19 19 0 0 9 Ass...


VIBRANT VILLAGES PROGRAMME-II (VVP-II)

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Government has approved the Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II), as a Central Sector Scheme, with a total outlay of Rs.6839 crores till the Financial Year 2028-29 for comprehensive development  of   select   1954   villages  located   in  blocks  abutting international  land borders (ILBs), other than the Northern Border already covered under VVP-I, in...


Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023 Strengthens Anti-Piracy Framework; Offenders Face Up to 3 Years Imprisonment and Fine up to 5% of Production Cost

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023 has strengthened the legal framework to deter film piracy. Section 6AA and 6AB of Cinematograph Act prohibit unauthorized recording and transmission of films. Section 7 (1A) provides that if any person contravenes the provisions of Section 6AA or Section 6AB, they shall be punishable with a minimum 3 months imprisonment and fine of Rs. 3 lakh, which can be extended up to 3 years imprisonment and...


Ministry of Steel to hold Open House on Steel Import Issues on 23rd March

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Steel will be conducting Open House to discuss issues related to import of steel on 23rd March, 2026 in Steel Room, 3rd Floor, GPOA- 3, Netaji Nagar New Delhi. Companies and associations may present their issues related to above subjects in the Open House. To participate in the Open House e-mails may be sent on tech-steel[at]nic[dot]in for getting a confirmed time slot on above date. While sending the e-mail, followin...


RuPay Kisan Credit Cards for cooperative societies

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To achieve the prosperity in the country through the mantra of "Sahakar Se Samriddhi" given by the Prime Minister, a pilot project to promote 'Cooperation among Cooperatives' was launched on 21st May, 2023 in Banaskantha and Panchmahal DCCBs of Gujarat. After the success of the pilot project, a statewide campaign on 'Cooperation among Cooperatives' was launched in all the districts of Gujarat on January 15, 2024. The objectives u...


Fraudulent activities in the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS)

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) (Amendment) Act& Rules, 2023 have been notified on 03.08.2023 and 04.08.2023, respectively, inter alia, to strengthen governance, enhance transparency, increase accountability and reform electoral process in the Multi State Cooperative Societies (including Banks) by supplementing existing legislation and incorporating the provisions of Ninety-seventh Constitutional Amendment. Some of th...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: DIGITAL GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL THROUGH CENTRAL PLATFORMS

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Year Total Grievances received 2021 20,00,590 2022 19,18,238 2023 19,53,057 2024 26,15,321 2025 22,78,256 2026 (up to 28.02.2026) 4,23,922 Total 1,11,89,384 The number of grievances received on the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS), including through the mobile application, during the last five years and the current year, is given below: In the year 2025, the average time for dis...