Policy Reforms That Transformed Business Environment

India, March 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Institutional Reforms Strengthening India's Business Ecosystem Start-Up India Credit Guarantee Scheme Credit Assessment Model (CAM) Sabka Bima, Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Act, 2025 Trade and Investment Facilitation Regulatory Reforms Enhancing Ease of Doing Business RBI's Master Directions SEBI's move to simplify regulations and improve transparency Rationalizing Penalty and Prosecution Tru...


CCI approves acquisition of additional shareholding in Generali Central Insurance Company and Generali Central Life Insurance by Central Bank of India

India, March 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of additional shareholding in Generali Central Insurance Company Limited and Generali Central Life Insurance Company Limited by Central Bank of India. The proposed combination relates to acquisition of 1.09% additional equity in Generali Central Insurance Company Limited (GCICL) and 0.82% additional equity in Generali Central Life Insurance Company Limited (GCLICL)...


Affordable Medicines at Janaushadhi Ensure Quality Healthcare without Financial Strain

India, March 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a quiet neighborhood lane in Delhi, a small pharmacy has become more than just a medical store. The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana is transforming everyday healthcare into a story of savings, self-reliance, and dignity. For senior citizens, these Kendras provide not just medicines, but independence, confidence, and dignity in everyday life. 'Affordable Medicin...


Prime Minister speaks with French President, Emmanuel Macron

India, March 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today spoke with the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron. During the conversation, the two leaders discussed their shared concerns over the evolving situation in West Asia and emphasised the need for a return to dialogue and diplomacy. The Prime Minister said that India and France will continue to engage closely and coordinate efforts towards the early restoration of peace and ...


Prime Minister attends Raisina Dialogue 2026

India, March 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today attended Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi. The Prime Minister, Shri Modi wrote on X; "Attended the Inaugural Session of the #RaisinaDialogue2026. Heard the insightful address of President Alexander Stubb of Finland, in which he covered a wide range of subjects. @alexstubb" Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Over 250 Free Health Check-up Camps Organized Nationwide from 1-5 March

India, March 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Health Check-up camp organised in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh The nationwide series of free health check-up camps organised as part of Janaushadhi Saptah 2026 concluded successfully today, witnessing enthusiastic participation from citizens across the country. The outreach initiative, held from 1st to 5th March 2026, was organized by the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, M...


Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the power of enthusiasm

India, March 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the importance of enthusiasm and determination in achieving success. The Prime Minister shared the following verse- "उत्साहो बलवानार्य नास्त्युत्साहात् &#2...


Prime Minister pays tributes to Shri Biju Patnaik Ji on his birth anniversary

India, March 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paid tributes to former Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Biju Patnaik on his birth anniversary and remembered him for his passion towards furthering the progress of Odisha. The Prime Minister wrote on X; "On his birth anniversary today, I pay tributes to Shri Biju Patnaik Ji and remember his passion towards furthering the progress of Odisha." Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Moving Beyond Extraction: India's First National Workshop on Mine Closure & Repurposing Held at Neyveli

India, March 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The two-day National Workshop on Mine Closure & Repurposing was successfully conducted on 23rd and 24th February 2026 at Neyveli, Tamil Nadu, under the aegis of the Ministry of Coal and NLC India Limited. Inaugurated by Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, the workshop marked India's first national-level initiative focused exclusively on structured mine closure planning and sustainable post-mining land repurposin...


CCI approves proposed combination inter alia involving acquisition of certain stake by Bagmane Prime Office REIT of Bagmane Developers and others

India, March 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed combination inter alia involving acquisition of certain stake by Bagmane Prime Office REIT of Bagmane Developers Private Limited and others (directly/ indirectly). The Proposed Combination envisages: (i) direct acquisition of Bagmane Developers Private Limited (BDPL) [including its wholly owned subsidiary, Bagmane Green Power LLP (BGPL)] by Bagmane Prime Office RE...