June 20: More than 6 lakh organisations across India have registered to participate in Yoga Sangam, joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the upcoming International Day of Yoga 2026, reflecting widespread enthusiasm for the global wellness initiative. The large-scale participation highlights the growing reach of yoga as a unifying practice that promotes health, well-being, and […]
Rairangpur, June 20 (UDN): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu will jointly inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects worth more than ₹47,600 crore in Odisha during a high-profile programme at Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district on Saturday. The event, themed ‘Vikas ra Dhara, Odisha Sara’, coincides with the second anniversary celebrations of […]
June 20: India has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of Resorcinol, a key chemical used in tyre and rubber manufacturing, from China and Japan over allegations of dumping and unfair pricing practices. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under the Ministry of Commerce, has launched the probe following a complaint filed by Atul […]
June 20: The Minister has called for stronger empowerment of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), stating that the sector must play a central role in driving innovation, expanding exports, and strengthening overall economic growth. Highlighting the importance of MSMEs in India’s economic structure, the Minister noted that the sector is a major contributor to […]
June 20: Northeast India is steadily emerging as a key gateway for economic growth, connectivity, and regional engagement, driven by expanding infrastructure, enhanced trade linkages, and stronger cross-border cooperation. Strategically located at the crossroads of South and Southeast Asia, the region is witnessing growing momentum as investments in transport, logistics, and digital infrastructure improve connectivity […]
June 20: The gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to release nearly 80 million barrels of crude oil into global markets, as dozens of oil tankers prepare to transit one of the world’s most strategically important maritime routes. According to industry shipping data, approximately 40 Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) loaded with […]
Delhi, June 20: In a significant step towards advancing India’s circular bioeconomy, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), under the PM JI-VAN Yojana, has approved financial assistance of ₹150 crore for India’s first private-sector Hybrid 2G Ethanol Project in Uttar Pradesh. The project is designed to produce sustainable second-generation (2G) ethanol from sugarcane […]
Mumbai, June 20: Creative agency Colloquial, in partnership with HDFC Mutual Fund, has launched Fathers In Focus, a Father’s Day campaign that helps people use artificial intelligence to add their fathers back into old family photographs. Fathers are the most consistently present people in our lives. And the most consistently invisible. They don’t announce […]
The Great Journey of Mass Communication: From Radio and Doordarshan to Digital Streaming There was a time when information traveled slowly but carried immense value. Families gathered around radio sets to hear news bulletins, cricket commentary, and cultural programs. Later, television became the centerpiece of every household, bringing the nation together through shared experiences. Newspapers […]
Thiruvananthapuram, June 19: The 2026–27 State Budget has earmarked ₹88.87 crore for the Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON) to strengthen the state’s digital infrastructure and advance digital inclusion initiatives. The allocation reflects the State Government’s continued commitment to expanding digital connectivity and ensuring wider access to high-speed internet services across Kerala. The funds will support […]
