Burhanpur (Madhya Pradesh), July 7 (IANS) A 24-year-old entrepreneur from Borsar village in Madhya Pradesh’s Burhanpur district has become an inspiration for rural youth after leaving a corporate career to establish a banana chips startup in her hometown. Khushboo Patil, who holds an MBA, worked with several leading corporate companies in different metropolitan cities before deciding to return to her village. Recognising Burhanpur’s reputation as a major banana-producing region, she chose to bui…
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Kolkata, July 6 (IANS) Less than a month after INS Dunagiri was commissioned, the Indian Navy is set to induct its sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, INS Mahendragiri.The warship, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd in Mumbai, is slated to be commissioned at Visakhapatnam on July 11, 2026. Its commissioning at Visakhapatnam signifies that INS Mahendragiri is most likely to join the Eastern Fleet.The fifth frigate of this class, INS Dunagiri, was commissioned in Kolkata on June 21 b…
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Indiahandmade — a dedicated digital marketplace under the Digital India initiative — is bringing over 64 lakh handloom and handicraft artisans into the digital economy by connecting them directly with buyers and expanding market access, an official fact-sheet said on Monday.The platform — developed by the Digital India Corporation under the Ministry of Textiles and launched in 2023 — is helping artisans and weavers connect directly with buyers, expanding market acces…
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) India’s success stories across various sectors are making Indonesia look towards it as a trusted source of technology, policy ideas and development solutions, government officials said on Sunday.Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Indonesia from July 6 to 8 comes at a time when the partnership between the two countries is moving beyond traditional cooperation.”In India’s development in several sectors, from food security and digital governance to healthcare,…
Shivpuri (Madhya Pradesh), July 5 (IANS) In a significant boost to industrial and defence manufacturing in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for the Rs 2,500 crore Adani Defence and Aerospace Manufacturing Plant, described as the largest private sector construction project in South Asia.The event, held on the banks of National Highway-27 in Pali village, was inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav by lighting the traditional lamp.Uni…
Sanand (Gujarat), July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the third semiconductor plant in the country, marking a significant milestone in India’s ambition to become a global semiconductor hub. Addressing the event, PM Modi announced that India will soon achieve a production capacity of 1.5 crore (15 million) chips per day in Sanand, Gujarat, as the region transforms into a full-fledged semiconductor cluster.Speaking at the inauguration of the CG Semi OSAT facility, …
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) In a major milestone for India’s maritime and manufacturing sectors, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday unveiled the first export-import (EXIM) shipping container manufactured in India for global shipping major A.P. Moller–Maersk at the Maersk-CONCOR Inland Container Depot in Uttar Pradesh’s Dadri.Maersk also placed an order for 1,000 additional India-manufactured shipping containers with DCM Shriram Group during the event. Thi…
Jaipur, July 1 (IANS) The curtain-raiser event for Lokmanthan-2026 was held at the Constitution Club in Jaipur on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said that Rajasthan is a land of Shakti (strength), Bhakti (devotion), intellect, valour, culture and vibrant folk traditions. The state’s rich folk arts, saintly traditions and literary heritage embody India’s cultural diversity.He said it is a matter of pride that Rajasthan is hosting the fifth edition of Lokmanth…
Vadodara, June 30 (IANS) Four defence companies on Tuesday signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) worth a combined Rs 2,550 crore to invest in Gujarat’s defence sector during a seminar on ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat in Aerospace and Defence’ held as part of the second day of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for Central Gujarat in Vadodara. The agreements were signed in the presence of Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Gujarat State Fertilisers and Chemicals (GSFC) University, where…
Male, June 30 (IANS) India’s growing global influence is becoming increasingly evident as it emerges as a significant voice for developing nations through platforms such as the G20, BRICS and Global South initiatives. Its ability to engage simultaneously with Western powers, Gulf nations, Africa and Southeast Asia has further strengthened its diplomatic reach and strategic relevance, according to a report.Recent geopolitical developments have further highlighted India’s expanding global stature….