India, Feb. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed acquisition of minority shareholding of ~6.63% of Valuedrive Technologies Private Limited by the Fidelity Funds. The proposed combination entails the acquisition of minority shareholding of ~6.63% (on a fully diluted basis) through primary subscription and secondary acquisition of compulsory convertible preference shares of Valuedrive Technologies Private Limited/...
India, Feb. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's Standing in Global Indicators Index India's ranking What it signifies? Stanford University's 2025 Global AI Vibrancy 3rd, behind the U.S. and China Growth in R&D, talent, and economy IMF's AI Preparedness Index India gained the score of 49.3, which is higher than the 42.1 average for other emerging and developing economies India is better positioned to adopt and benefit from Artificial Intelligence. Oxford's Gover...
India, Feb. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) organized Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 to catalyze trade and investment in the North Eastern Region. The focus sectors of the summit identified for attracting investment in the North Eastern Region were Tourism and Hospitality; Agro-Food Processing & allied sectors; Textiles, Handloom and Handicrafts; Healthcare; Education and Skill Development; IT/ITeS; Entertainme...
India, Feb. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: State/UT-wise, No. of ODF Plus (Model) declared villages, villages covered with Solid Waste Management (SWM) arrangements and Liquid Waste Management (LWM) arrangements S.N. State/UT Name Total No. of villages Total ODF Plus (Model) Villages No. of villages covered with Solid Waste Management (SWM) arrangements No. of villages covered with Liquid Waste Management (LWM) arrangements 1 A & N Islands 265 224 234 234 2 An...
India, Feb. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To accommodate anticipated traffic growth and reduce intra-city cargo movement, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority (SMPA) is developing dedicated container and coal berths at Balagarh. The project also seeks to promote cargo transportation through National Waterway-1, thereby strengthening inland waterway connectivity and enhancing overall logistics efficiency. Land is already available with the SMPA, and environmental clearanc...
India, Feb. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Year Allocation Expenditure up to 27.01.2026 2025-26 5.75 4.97 Sl. No. Name of Monument Name of work Conservation works 01. Akhnoor fort Akhnoor, District Jammu S/R to Akhnoor Fort Akhnoor 02. Pratapswamin temple, Tapper Baramulla S/R to Pratapswamin temple, Tapper 03. Avantisvara temple, Avantipur, Pulwama S/R to Avantisvara temple, Avantipur 04. Hari Hara Shiva Temple, Billawar, Kathua S/R to Hari Hara Shiva ...
India, Feb. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has undertaken comprehensive measures during the last five years to promote empowerment, accessibility, skill development and sporting excellence among differently abled youth across the country Under the Khelo India Scheme, focused support is extended through the Promotion of Sports among Persons with Disabilities component. Two editions of the Khelo India Para Games were organised in Delh...
India, Feb. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has undertaken several initiatives to develop and showcase the cultural assets, exhibitions and heritage. The G20 Culture Working Group came out with an Outcome Document titled the 'Kashi Culture Pathway' which advocated for advancing "culture as a standalone goal" in the post-2030 development agenda. This was further unanimously endorsed in the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration marked a historic milestone. Va...
India, Feb. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Year ALL India Monsoon Rainfall (% of Long Period Average (LPA)) Actual Forecast ± Model error 2023 95 96 ± 4 Actual Rainfall was Within the forecast limits and Accurate 2024 108 106± 4 Actual Rainfall was Within the forecast limits and Accurate 2025 108 106 ± 4 Actual Rainfall was Within the forecast limits and Accurate Remark The performance of the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) seaso...
India, Feb. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Following the December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the Government of India established Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC) at Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). Operational since 15 October 2007, the centre uses advanced real-time seismic and sea level monitoring, computing and communication systems to detect tsunamigenic earthquakes within 1...