Cabinet approves recapitalisation of IDBI

The meetings were inclined towards bolstering India's manufacturing capabilities and deepening its integration into global supply chains. The discussions focused on expanding investment partnerships and enhancing India's role as a critical hub in the Indo-Pacific region.

Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Wednesday that the government has implemented several measures to prevent damage to drinking water pipelines and other underground utilities during the laying of telecommunications infrastructure.

Union Minister Giriraj Singh stated on Wednesday that India must move towards higher scale, higher value, and 12-month garment manufacturing to achieve a USD 350 billion textile economy. Speaking at a high-level industry interaction in New Delhi, the Minister emphasised that these shifts are essential to expanding exports to USD 100 billion by 2030-31.

The Digital India programme is successfully advancing digital inclusion and strengthening the nation's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) through a strategic focus on accessibility and affordability. Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said in Lok Sabha today, noting that the initiative has bridged the digital divide by increasing internet access and providing robust digital solutions.

Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw held discussions with Nobel Laureate Professor Konstantin Novoselov and Rajat Verma, CEO of Lohum, on the manufacturing of 2D materials for use in electronics and the recycling of critical components such as permanent magnets and batteries.

New Delhi [India], March 10: A major conference on human rights awareness and social security for unorganised workers was organised by the Bharatiya Railway Mall Godam Shramik Union (BRMGSU) at Kristi Auditorium in New Barrackpore on Saturday, bringing together workers, labour leaders and representatives from multiple sectors.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today has approved the development of a 4-lane corridor from Badnawar-Petlawad-Thandla-Timarwani section of NH-752D having a length of 80.45 kilometres with a total capital cost of Rs 3,839.42 crore. The approved corridor will provide connectivity of Ujjain to Timrawani interchange at Delhi Mumbai Expressway (DME). The primary purpose of the proposed four-lane project corridor is to improve travel efficiency and is expected to reduce travel time by approx. one hour.

According to the press release by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, "This 31.42 km long project corridor will provide direct and high-speed connectivity from South Delhi, Faridabad and Gurugram to Jewar International Airport, thereby promoting economic growth and logistics efficiency across the National Capital Region (NCR)." The corridor intersects the Eastern Peripheral Expressway, Yamuna Expressway, and Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), which enables multimodal transport convergence.

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal, on Monday, called for making India's IP approval system among the top five globally in speed, transparency and efficiency. While emphasising the need to strengthen the innovation ecosystem, the Minister highlighted the importance of encouraging wider participation from startups, MSMEs, women, and youth.

Expanding global trade agreements will open new opportunities for India's farmers, fishermen, and MSMEs as the nation secures "preferential market" status across major international economies, said Union Minister Piyush Goyal. Speaking at the 40th edition of AAHAR, the International Food & Hospitality Fair in New Delhi, Goyal stated that India today covers two-third of global trade with "preferential market access" for Indian goods and services, making the country a "very attractive investment destination."