India, July 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced the first convocation ceremony of Central University of Andhra Pradesh at Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh today (July 1, 2026). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the first convocation of the Central University of Andhra Pradesh is not only a day of celebration but also a defining milestone in the journey of this young institution. She was happy to note that this univer...
India, July 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Applications are invited for the Bharat Life Sciences Award (BLSA) 2026 to recognise excellence in scientific research, innovation, and public health impact across India's life sciences ecosystem. Backed by Rs 7 crore in grant support, the Award is instituted to recognise outstanding scientists, research institutions, universities, startups, and ecosystem leaders advancing healthcare and life sciences. This initiative is organised b...
India, July 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed combination involving acquisition of certain shareholding in Nippon Life India AIF Management Limited by DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA. The Proposed Combination envisages to acquire certain share of the Nippon Life India AIF Management Limited ('Target') by DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA ('Acquirer'). The Acquirer is an asset manager with global reach. The Acquirer offers ...
India, July 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed combination involving the acquisition of shareholding of seven SPVs by Anantam Highways Trust (InvIT) and the issuance of the units of the InvIT to Build India Infrastructure Fund (BIIF), Dilip Buildcon Limited (DBL) and DBL Infraventures Pvt. Ltd. (DIPL). The Proposed Combination entails (a) the acquisition of shareholding of the seven target SPVs, i.e. DAK Packag...
India, July 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of certain shares in Krazybee Services Limited and Finnovation Tech Solutions Private Limited by Mars Equity Dragon Fund VCC. The proposed combination involves acquisition of certain shares in Krazybee Services Limited (Krazybee) and Finnovation Tech Solutions Private Limited (Finnovation) by Mars Equity Dragon Fund VCC (Acquirer/Dragon Fund). The Acquirer is a...
India, July 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of 100% shareholding of Royal Challengers Sports Private Ltd. by a consortium comprising Big Banyan Holdings, Bolt IPL Holdings, Times Internet, Times Cricket, ICQ Opportunities, Asia Investment Topco II and others. The proposed combination relates to acquisition of 100% shareholding collectively by (i) Big Banyan Holdings Pte. Ltd. (Big Banyan); (ii) Bolt IPL H...
India, July 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Figure 1: Logo of SHE-LEAPS Transforming Rural Livelihoods through Digital Empowerment SHE-LEAPS stands for Self-Help Entrepreneur-Livelihoods and Enterprise Application for Prosperity and Sustainability. It is a digital platform for empowering women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across rural India. This is being accomplished through a unified platform for enterprise creation and performance tracking. SHE-LEAPS supports ...
India, July 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: From weavers and potters to women-led cooperatives, rural artisans are powering India's inclusive growth story. Through the eSARAS platform, thousands of Self-Help Groups are gaining direct access to national markets, digital infrastructure and institutional support. By eliminating intermediaries and integrating with major commerce platforms, eSARAS is transforming how rural craft reaches the consumer. The platform's expanding reach...
India, July 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: GAGAN (GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation) is India's indigenous Satellite-Based Augmentation System developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Airports Authority of India. It enhances GPS accuracy and provides integrity information for safer aircraft navigation. Certified to international standards, GAGAN supports satellite-based landing and serves sectors beyond aviation. By strengthening indigenous navigat...
India, July 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The week-long Vande Mataram Camp 2026, organised by Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), West Bengal and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, concluded on 30th June at Brainware University, Barasat, Kolkata, West Bengal. Held from 24th to 30th June 2026, the camp commemorated the 150th anniversary of the National Song 'Vande Mataram' and brought together 150 youth delegates from Uttar Pr...