CCI approves creation of a joint venture company between Mercuria Energy Netherlands B.V. and Tata International Singapore (Pte) Ltd.

India, May 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the creation of a joint venture company between Mercuria Energy Netherlands B.V. and Tata International Singapore (Pte) Ltd. The Proposed Combination involves Mercuria Energy Group Limited (Mercuria Energy), through its subsidiary Mercuria Energy Netherlands B.V (Mercuria/Acquirer) and Tata International Singapore (Pte) Limited (TISPL) entering into an agreement in respect of f...


Government Notifies National Sports Governance Board Rules and National Sports Tribunal Rules, 2026

India, May 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Government has notified the National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules, 2026 and the National Sports Governance (National Sports Tribunal) Rules, 2026 under the provisions of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. The National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules, 2026 provide for the composition of the Board, term of office of the Chairperson and Members, salary, allowances and other condition...


"From India's Ancient Wisdom to a Global Sporting Platform, Yoga Is Becoming the World's Shared Strength": Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya

India, May 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Amdavad, Gujarat will host the 1st World Yogasana Championship from June 4th to 8th, marking the first time that the global event is being organised. More than 500 participants from 75 countries are expected to take part across 12 events during the championship. Addressing the gathering ahead of the championship, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya said, "Yoga was given to the world by India. It is an invalua...


IISc-Led Semiconductor Training Initiative Records Massive Growth in Tribal Youth Participation Across India

India, May 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Semiconductor Training Program for Tribal Students, led by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) and supported by MY Bharat under the Department of Youth Affairs, has achieved a significant milestone in youth outreach and participation during its 2026 Phase-II implementation. The initiative, coordinated through the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (...


Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Showcases India's Tribal Heritage Through Diplomatic Gifts to World Leaders

India, May 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: During his recent diplomatic tour, Hon'ble Prime Minister presented world leaders with specially curated gifts reflecting India's rich tribal heritage and traditional craftsmanship. A traditional Gond painting from Madhya Pradesh was presented to Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden. The renowned art form, created by the Gond tribal community, is known for its intricate dot-and-line patterns and vibrant natural colours, and continues ...


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India, May 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Summary Item Basket Item group in IIP 2011-12 series Item groups in IIP 2022-23 series Mining and Quarrying 1 (29) 3 (44) Manufacturing 405 455 Electricity & Gas supply 1 3 Water supply, Sewerage & Waste Management -- 2 Number of total item groups 407 463 The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is undertaking the revision of base year of the All India Index of Industrial Production (IIP) fr...


Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar launches the PM-AJAY Portal & AJAY Mobile App to digitize and strengthen the implementation of SC welfare schemes.

India, May 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar LAUNCHED 'PM-AJAY' PORTAL AND PM-AJAY MOBILE APP FOR EXPEDITED AND QUALITY IMPLEMENTATION OF PRADHAN MANTRI ANUSUCHIT JAATI ABHYUDAY YOJNA (PM-AJAY) SCHEME aimed at transition from paper based work flow and processing to end to end digital work flow and processing on real time basis. PM-AJAY portal and AJAY mobile app have been launched by Union Minister for Social...


"CLEAR" technology can revolutionize protein imaging & facilitate detection of Cancer and Neurobiological Diseases

India, May 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A novel imaging platform called Cleavable Light-Erased Antibody Reporter (CLEAR) could help researchers visualize an unprecedented number of proteins within the same biological sample using just a single fluorescent marker. This could unveil new possibilities for high-resolution, multiplexed imaging across cells and tissues, with important implications for disease diagnosis and biological research. Proteins are the primary orchest...


Centre, West Bengal to Roll Out Central Science and Innovation Schemes with Immediate Effect

India, May 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Jitendra Singh held an extensive meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata, during which it was decided that all major Central schemes related to science, research, innovation and StartUps would be implemented in West Bengal wi...


Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Joins 150-Year Celebrations of IACS, Birthplace of Raman Effect and India's First Nobel Prize in Science

India, May 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today visited the "Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science" (IACS), Kolkata, the institution where Sir C.V. Raman carried out the work leading to India's first Nobel Prize in Science through the discovery of the Raman Effect,...