Boost to Aatmanirbharta: Govt releases new list of 346 indigenous defence items

Defence Ministry Boosts Indigenous Production with New List Of 346 Defence Items

In a significant stride towards self-reliance in defence production, the Ministry of Defence has unveiled the fifth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) comprising 346 defence items. This initiative is a part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat campaign, aimed at promoting domestic manufacturing and reducing import dependence. Jul 16, 2024
WPI inflation remains benign, food prices to rationalise in next 2-3 months: Experts

WPI Inflation Trends: Food Prices Yet to Stabilize

The economic landscape of India is witnessing a slight surge in the annual rate of Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation, which has edged up to 3.36% in June 2024, a minor increase compared to the same month of the previous year. This data, released by the Commerce Ministry, has been the subject of analysis by industry experts. Jul 15, 2024
India's inflation rate 5.6% higher than most other nations: Bank of Baroda

India's CPI inflation edges up to 5.08 pc in June

India's consumer price inflation edged up to 5.08 per cent in June this year compared to the same month of the previous year as high prices of vegetables and pulses pushed up food inflation during the month, figures released by the Ministry of Statistics on Friday showed. Jul 12, 2024
SHAMBU BORDER

Open Shambhu border within one week: Punjab and Haryana High Court

In a major relief for commuters bound for the national capital from Punjab, Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday ordered the removal of barricades at the Shambhu border within one week after five months of the "unlawful sealing" to prevent protesting farmers from entering Haryana. Jul 10, 2024
SC asks Centre to mull formation of menstrual leave policy

Supreme Court Urges Consideration of Menstrual Leave Policy

In a significant move, the Supreme Court of India has called upon the central government to contemplate the establishment of a menstrual leave policy. This directive, announced on July 8, 2024, was in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by an advocate. Jul 9, 2024
ESPORTS

India gears up to compete in Olympics Esports Games soon

With growing viewership, investment, player base, and appearances at major international tournaments, esports in India is becoming a mainstream sport, with future ambitions to compete in the Olympics Esports Games, industry experts said on Monday. Jul 8, 2024