CCI approves acquisition of 100% share capital of Tao Digital Solutions by Cyient Ltd

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of 100% share capital of Tao Digital Solutions Inc. by Cyient Limited. The Proposed Combination en-visages the acquisition of 100% of the share capital from the existing shareholders of Tao Digital Solutions Inc. (Target), by Cyient Limited (Acquirer). The Acquirer is a public limited company incorporated in India, engaged in providing engineering and technolo...


CCI approves acquisition of 100% stake in Kestrel Coal Group Pty Ltd. by Yancoal Australia from certain sellers

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of 100% stake in Kestrel Coal Group Pty Ltd. by Yancoal Australia Limited from certain sellers. The Proposed Combination envisages acquisition of 100% of equity interest and warrants in Kestrel Coal Group Pty Ltd. (Target) by Yancoal Australia Limited (Acquirer) from EMR Capital Advisors Pty Ltd., Kestrel Coal (EMR) Limited, EMR Capital Management Limited, and ...


NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported deaths of at least 9 people and 39 others in a critical condition after consuming spurious Indian-Made Foreign Liquor in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports that at least 9 people died and 39 others were hospitalised in a critical condition after consuming spurious Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. Reportedly, the illicit liquor was spiked with a high concentration of methanol and was being sold in counterfeit bottles bearing the label of a popular brand. Th...


CHEMCONNECT 2026: Industry-Academia Event will be held Tomorrow at IIT, MADRAS

India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: CHEMCONNECT 2026, a one-day Industry-Academia Event, will be held Tomorrow, at the Student Activity Centre (SAC) Hall, IIT Madras. The event is jointly organized by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras in order to facilitate 18 CoE established by the Department. The event is being organised by the Centre of Excellence in B...


Vice-President launches India's first non-GMO high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed in Andhra Pradesh

India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today launched India's first non-GMO, high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed at Musunuru in Eluru district of Andhra Pradesh, describing it as a significant step towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat in agriculture. He also felicitated best-performing farmers from Andhra Pradesh and seven other States and partners associated with Gourmet Popcornica. Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President said ...


IFS Officer Trainees of 2025 Batch call on PM

India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Officer Trainees of the 2025 Batch of Indian Foreign Service (IFS) called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at Seva Teerth earlier today. The group comprised 50 IFS Officer Trainees who come from different States and UTs across the country. During the interaction, Prime Minister called upon the young diplomats to build strong grassroots-level engagement in their countries of posting and deepen India's connection with local ...


Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the values of compassion and contentment

India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, said that compassion brings self-respect and contentment brings true happiness. He noted that this spirit further strengthens the bonds of cooperation and harmony in society. The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam- "कारुण्येनात्मनो मानं तृष्&#23...


AIIA Launches "GARBHINI MITRA" Course to Strengthen Ayurveda-Based Maternal Wellness Support

India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, an autonomous premier institution under the Ministry of Ayush, has introduced the Garbhini Mitra Course for the 2026-2027 academic session. The initiative is a structured healthcare skill-development programme aimed at creating trained personnel to provide appropriate health education, lifestyle guidance, and community-level support to women during pregnancy and the postnatal p...


Students are the future of the largest democracy in the world: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


All India: Progressive Crop Area Sown Report - Kharif Weekly area coverage as on 2026-08-21

India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: All India: Progressive Crop Area Sown Report - Kharif Weekly area coverage as on 2026-08-21 Area in Lakh Ha S. No. Crop Normal (DA&FW) Area Sown Difference In Area Coverage Over 2026-27 2025-26 2025-26 1 Rice 412.00 405.10 418.29 -13.19 2 Total Pulses 123.64 113.63 112.14 1.49 a Tur 44.32 43.86 43.44 0.42 b Urad 29.60 24.38 21.72 2.65 c Moong 35.48 32.68 33.93 -1.25 d Kulthi 1.48 0.23 ...