India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, attended the closing ceremony of Bastar Pandum 2026 in Chhattisgarh today as the Chief Guest. On this occasion, several dignitaries, including the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, and Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma, were present. In his address, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, said that Bastar, which till a...
India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The gross NPA ratio i.e. gross NPAs as a percentage of gross loans and advances of Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs), for domestic operations, has been continuously declining during the last eight financial years, and were at a historic low of 2.15% as at the end of September, 2025 (provisional data), which is lower than 2010-11 level. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) initiated the Asset Quality Review (AQR) in 2015, post which the ...
India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: New Delhi, 09 February 2026: The V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOC Port), inin Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, successfully hosted a high-level pre-event to the IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026, titled "AI in Ports and Maritime Operations: Practice, Policy and Future". The event brought together senior policymakers, port authorities, technology leaders, and academic experts for a focused discussion on the practical and policy dimensions of ar...
India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. States/UTs FY 2017-18 FY 2023-24 1 Andhra Pradesh 40.9 37.7 2 Arunachal Pradesh 18.8 40 3 Assam 26.7 44 4 Bihar 18.8 31.2 5 Chhattisgarh 43.5 57.8 6 Delhi 30.1 33.3 7 Goa 37.8 33.5 8 Gujarat 37.6 55.8 9 Haryana 30.6 34.6 10 Himachal Pradesh 36.8 52.9 11 Jharkhand 27.9 49.3 12 Karnataka 33.7 38.1 13 Kerala 23.8 28.5 14 Madhya Pradesh 39 56.6 15 Maharashtra 33.7 40....
India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that thyroid disorders must be viewed not merely as clinical conditions but as a national concern linked to human productivity, demographic strength, and the broader task of nation building. Addressing leading endocrinologists and medical e...
India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act) already allows multiple distribution licensee in the same area. It also mandates non-discriminatory open access to the distribution network. But presently, every new licensee had to build its own separate network, which means duplication of poles, wires, and substations - making power costlier for everyone. The proposed amendment under draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 intends to remove this wa...
India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Year FTAs in India FTAs for Medical Purposes 2019 1,09,30,355 6,97,453 2020 27,44,766 1,82,945 2021 15,27,114 3,23,748 2022 64,37,467 4,74,798 2023 95,20,928 6,59,356 2024 99,51,722 6,44,387 2025 (Jan to Nov) (P) 79,34,617 4,50,633 Development and promotion of tourist destinations and products, including medical tourism is undertaken by the respective State Government/Union Territory (UT) Administration. The...
India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Jitin Prasada, Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and lndustry and Electronics and Information Technology, today inaugurated the STQC Lab Automation Portal - SATYA, a major digital initiative under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, in the presence of Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, senior officials of the Ministry, STQC, and C-DAC. Addressing the gathering, Shri...
India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Upgradation of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability through Upgraded ITIs (PM SETU) scheme is proposed to be done through industry-led Special Purpose Vehicles ( SPVs). For selection of the industry partner, a Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) is required to be submitted in response to the Request for Proposal (RFP). So, far twelve ...
India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India launched Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme 1.2 for Specialty Steel, marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to strengthen high-value manufacturing and reduce import dependence in critical steel grades. The launch, held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, also witnessed the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with participating industry players, reflecting robust industry confidence...