New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Emphasising that “Indian challenges require Indian solutions”, Outgoing Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that ‘Atmanirbharta’ or self-reliance is a “core requirement” of national security and future warfare. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Gen Dwivedi said that in times of crises, the country should rely on its own systems. He mentioned that indigenous systems have performed well and are becoming central to the national security framework.W…
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Vadodara, June 29 (IANS) The sports goods manufacturing sector was highlighted as a key pillar in India’s emerging sports economy, with Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya stating that the segment will play a significant role in positioning the country as a global sporting powerhouse. Speaking at a seminar held in Vadodara under the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference, Mandaviya said sports goods manufacturing, supported by growing participation in sport, is creating new …
Vadodara, June 29 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday held a bilateral meeting with Russian trade representatives, including Zlata Antusheva, Head of Government Relations and Financial Sector at the Trade Representation of the Russian Federation in India, as part of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for Central Gujarat.The meeting was held during a series of one-to-one engagements on the opening day of the two-day conference in Vadodara, which has brought togethe…
Vadodara, June 29 (IANS) India has maintained both its energy security and economic stability despite recent geopolitical developments in West Asia, Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar said on Monday, attributing the country’s resilience to long-term planning, power sector reforms and investments in urban infrastructure. Addressing the inaugural session of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for Central Gujarat in Vadodara, the minister said a rel…
Vadodara, June 29 (IANS) India is preparing to build power generation capacity of 300 gigawatts next year to meet rapidly rising electricity demand driven by data centres, electric vehicles and artificial intelligence, Union Housing, Urban Affairs and Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Monday. Addressing the inaugural session of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for Central Gujarat in Vadodara, the minister said the Centre had planned ahead to ensure that the country’s growi…
Bhopal, June 29 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday called on Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel at Raj Bhavan in Bhopal and briefed him on key initiatives of the state government, including the progress made towards implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which has received more than nine lakh suggestions from the public. During the meeting, the Chief Minister informed the Governor that the state government had received an overwhelming response to its public consultation process…
Vadodara, June 29 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday inaugurated a comprehensive trade show and exhibition alongside the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for Central Gujarat, showcasing products and entrepreneurial initiatives from across the state as part of efforts to strengthen links between local industries and global markets.The exhibition, organised at the conference venue in Vadodara, forms a key component of the two-day regional investment event attended by…
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The Department of Consumer Affairs has introduced an ‘Improvement Notice’ mechanism under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, allowing businesses to rectify specified first-time procedural or regulatory non-compliances before penal proceedings are initiated, according to an official statement on Monday.The reform has been brought into effect through the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 to promote ease of doing business (EoDB), encouraging voluntary compliance …
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) As GST, considered the biggest tax reform since India’s independence, completes 9 years on July 1, it has also gained near-universal acceptance among businesses as a simple and trusted digital ecosystem, according to the latest Deloitte Survey.The next phase, GST 2.0, will move beyond digitalisation to an intelligent, predictive and integrated framework, with businesses seeking AI-driven compliance, data-led dispute reduction and a seamless, unified taxpayer experienc…
Jaipur, June 27 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has directed officials to ensure the effective implementation of Rural and Urban Service Camps, emphasising that grievances related to roads, drinking water, electricity, healthcare, and revenue matters must be resolved permanently. Reviewing preparations for the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural), VB-G Ram Ji Scheme, Chief Minister Sharma directed the concerned departments to complete all arrangements b…