India, Jan. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh reviewed the issue of high prices of raw jute in a meeting held with the Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Neelam Shami Rao, senior officials of the Ministry and the Office of the Jute Commissioner. He emphasised the need to ensure adequate availability of raw jute for jute mills and MSMEs to enable smooth industry operations. To this end, it was decided to enhance the stock limits for raw j...
India, Jan. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India, organised a two-day Chintan Shivir at Udaipur, Rajasthan, under the chairmanship of the Minister for Food Processing Industries. The Shivir brought together senior representatives from 22 Central Ministries, 27 State Governments and Union Territories, over 30 industry members, academic institutions, NIFTEMs and Invest India, reflecting a whole-of-government an...
India, Jan. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of certain equity stake in Apollo Health and Lifestyle Limited (Target) by Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited (Acquirer). The Proposed Combination involves the acquisition by the Acquirer of an additional 30.58% shareholding in the Target. As on date, the Acquirer already holds 68.84% shareholding in the Target, which will increase to 99.42% post-Proposed Combinat...
India, Jan. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) today concluded the two-day Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) Zonal Conference-cum-Stakeholder Consultation and Progress Review Workshop at Symbiosis Skill & Professional University, Pune, reaffirming the Government of India's commitment to strengthening inclusive, community-driven skilling and sustainable livelihood creation for last-mile populations. Organised by the Minist...
India, Jan. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Geological Survey of India (GSI), Ministry of Mines, is going to host 65th Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) meeting on 21st January 2026 at A. P. Shinde Symposium Hall, ICAR, Pusa, New Delhi. This pivotal event will bring together key stakeholders from the Central Ministries, State Governments, Industry, Academia and mining sectors to deliberate on geoscientific advancements, mineral exploration strategies, and solut...
India, Jan. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav today chaired a high-level meeting to undertake a detailed review of the Action Plans of Rohtak, Manesar, Panipat and Karnal for tackling air pollution in these National Capital Region (NCR) cities. The Minister expressed concern over the high levels of PM10 and the persistent issues related to solid waste management, including construction and demolit...
PATNA, India, Jan. 21 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on Dec.17, 2025: IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No. 16414 of 2017 Deomuni Devi, Wife of Late Vijay Kumar, Resident of Mohalla - Murti Hill, Bairagi, P.S. - Delha, District - Gaya Petitioner/s Versus The Central Bank of India through its General Manager, Chandra Mukhi, Nariman Point, Mumbai (Maharashtra) The Regional Manager, Central Bank of India, Maurya Complex, Patna, District - Patn...
PATNA, India, Jan. 21 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on Dec. 17,2025: IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No. 15183 of 2013 Ajay Kumar, Son of Sri Harihar Prasad, C/O Sri Dinesh Kumar, Bindi Bhawan, Indra Nagar, Road No. 4, P.S. Jakkanpur, District - Patna - 1 Petitioner/s Versus The State of Bihar through the Chief Secretary, Government of Bihar, Patna The Chief Election Officer, Patna, Harding Road, Bihar, Patna The Presiding Officer, B...
PATNA, India, Jan. 21 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on Dec. 17,2025: IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CRIMINAL APPEAL (DB) No. 673 of 2018 Arising Out of P.S. Case No. 856 of 2016, Thana - Araria, District - Araria VIJAY KUMAR YADAV @ VIVEK KUMAR @ GOLU, Son of Late Ramanand Yadav, Resident of Upharail, Ward No. 9, P.S. - Maranga, District - Purnia Appellant/s Versus The State of Bihar Respondent/s Appearance: For the Appellant/s: Mr. Ajay Kumar Thakur, Advocate...
PATNA, India, Jan. 21 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on Dec. 17,2025: IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CRIMINAL APPEAL (DB) No. 481 of 2023 Arising Out of P.S. Case No. 408 of 2020, Thana - Muzaffarpur Town, District - Muzaffarpur Niranjan Bhardwaj @ Raju, Son of Pundeo Mishra, Resident of Sikandarpur, Prabhat Jarda Factory Road, Near Harvest Moon Public School, P.S. Sikandarpur, District - Muzaffarpur Appellant Versus The State of Bihar Respondent Appearance: For ...