Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) organizes Demo Day for 18 startups under Cohort-II of the 'Samarth' Incubation Program

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), an autonomous telecom R&D institution under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, successfully hosted the Demo Day for Cohort-II of the 'Samarth' Incubation Program on 12th March 2026 at the NBCC Convention Hall, New Delhi. Launched in March 2025, 'Samarth', a cutting-edge incubation program for start-ups in Telecom and ICT sector was structured in two c...


Union Minister Of Commerce And Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Urges Industry To Leverage India-EFTA TEPA; Highlights $100 Billion FDI Commitment And Potential For 1 Million Jobs

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal today urged industry leaders to fully leverage the opportunities created under the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), highlighting the $100 billion legally binding FDI commitment from the four EFTA nations and the potential to create 1 million jobs in India. Addressing the Commemorative Session marking two years of the signing of the India-EFTA TEP...


Foreign Direct Investment Strengthening India's Food Processing Sector

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Year FDI in  FPI sector In US$ million In Rs. Crore 2020-21 393.41 2934.12 2021-22 709.72 5290.27 2022-23 895.34 7194.13 2023-24 608.31 5037.07 2024-25 540.76 4557.27 Budget and Expenditure of PMKSY (Rs. In Crore) Financial Year BE RE AE 2020-21 1081.41 750.00 667.05 2021-22 700.00 791.00 713.49 2022-23 900.00 673.00 561.92 2023-24 923.24 745.00 666.21 2024-25 729.00 630.00 540.11 ...


Inter-Ministerial Briefing on Recent Developments in West Asia

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India today held the third inter-ministerial media briefing at the National Media Centre on the evolving developments in West Asia. Earlier briefings on the issue were organised on 11th March and 12th March 2026 to keep the media informed about the preparedness measures being undertaken by different Ministries. In today's briefing, senior officers from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ministry of Extern...


Indian Railways Marks a New Phase of Connectivity and Passenger Convenience as Infrastructure and Passenger Services in West Bengal Receive Major Boost

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways is set to further strengthen connectivity, passenger amenities and operational efficiency in West Bengal with the inauguration and launch of several key railway initiatives during the Prime Minister's visit to the state on 14 March 2026. These projects reflect the Ministry of Railways' continued focus on expanding capacity, improving travel experience and enhancing regional integration through modern rail infrastru...


Government Taking Multiple Steps to Increase Domestic Fertilizer Production and Reduce Import Dependence

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has undertaken several initiatives to strengthen domestic fertilizer production and reduce dependence on imports. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, the Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Smt. Anupriya Patel informed that a number of fertilizer production units are currently operational in the country across the public, cooperative and private sectors. The detailed list of fertilizer manufac...


Union Health Ministry Approves Major Regulatory Reforms to Promote Ease of Doing Business and Strengthen Food Safety Framework

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards promoting ease of doing business while ensuring robust food safety standards, the Union Health Ministry has approved a series of comprehensive regulatory and procedural reforms. The reforms have been finalised following detailed deliberations with States/UTs and stakeholders and are aligned with the recommendations of the High-Level Committee on Non-Financial Regulatory Reforms constituted by NITI Aay...


DRI raids illegal Alprazolam factory in Andhra Pradesh under Operation "White Hammer"; 237 kg drugs worth Rs.47 crore and over 3.5 tonnes of chemicals seized; two arrested

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant crackdown on the illicit manufacture of synthetic drugs, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a clandestine facility engaged in the production of Alprazolam, a psychotropic substance under the NDPS Act, 1985, in Kondapalli Industrial Development Area, District NTR, Andhra Pradesh. The intelligence-driven and well-coordinated operation codenamed "Operation White Hammer", was carried out on 11th...


TDB-DST SUPPORTS INDO-SINGAPORE COLLABORATIVE PROJECT FOR AI-INTEGRATED PLASMA SYSTEM FOR CLEAN HYDROGEN AND ADVANCED CARBON MATERIALS

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In line with India's commitment to advancing clean energy technologies and fostering international technology collaborations, the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has extended support to APChemi Private Limited under the Indo-Singapore Call for Proposals for the project titled "AI-Integrated Microwave Plasma System for Controlled Synthesis of Functional Carbon Nanos...


NMDC Scripts History as India's First Mining Company to Reach 50 Million Tonnes of Iron Ore Production

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NMDC Limited, India's largest iron ore producer and a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Steel, has scripted history by becoming the first mining company in the country to produce 50 million tonnes (MT) of iron ore in a single financial year, a significant milestone that comes days ahead of the close of FY 2025-26. Established in 1958 to develop India's iron ore resources, NMDC produced around 10 MT in 1978. Over the decades, out...