National

May, 2025

• 27 May

  Jio BlackRock Asset Management receives SEBI approval for mutual funds business

  

  Jio BlackRock Asset Management Private Limited (JioBlackRock Asset Management), a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) [BSE, NSE: JIOFIN] and BlackRock [NYSE: BLK], has received regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to commence operations as an investment manager for their mutual fund business in India. JioBlackRock Asset Management will bring an innovative investment proposition to the growing number of …
• 21 May

  CRCL and IIT Delhi Sign MoU to strengthen scientific capabilities and promote ease of doing business

  

  The Central Revenues Control Laboratory (CRCL) under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi to strengthen India’s trade facilitation efforts and promote innovation in customs testing and scientific regulation. The MoU was formally signed by Prof. Rangan …
• 21 May

  ₹2,000 crore allocated to establish 72,000 EV public charging stations across India

  

  Union Minister for Heavy Industries, Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy, today chaired a high-level inter-ministerial coordination meeting with senior officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, and the Ministry of Heavy Industries to review the progress and accelerate the nationwide rollout of EV charging infrastructure under the PM E-Drive Scheme. Launched under the visionary …
• 21 May

  Nitin Gadkari to perform Ground Breaking for iconic Observatory Towers in Goa

  

  Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari to perform the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the iconic Observatory Towers atop the New Zuari Bridge in Goa on Friday, the 23rd May 2025. The visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, the pioneering initiative of Shri Nitin Gadkari, and the committed efforts of Goa Chief Minister Shri …
• 12 May

  Nation’s First Hydrogen Truck Flagged Off in Raipur

  

  In a landmark step towards green energy and sustainable transportation, India’s first hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck was officially rolled out on public roads. The vehicle was flagged off by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in Raipur, marking a significant milestone in the country’s clean mobility journey. This revolutionary truck, designed for long-haul freight, is equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell …
• 10 May

  From Conflict to Conversation: India and Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire

  

  In a significant development, the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan held a telephonic conversation today at 15:35 IST. Both sides mutually agreed to halt all forms of military actions — on land, air, and sea — starting from 17:00 IST today. Sources confirmed that the call was initiated by Pakistan’s DGMO, who proposed a ceasefire …

April, 2025

• 14 April

  Bihar’s Ankit Dev Arpan Shines at National Forensic Science Summit with Dual Honors

  

  New Delhi:  At the prestigious All India Forensic Science Summit held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Ankit Dev Arpan, a native of Bagaha, West Champaran (Bihar), was conferred with two national awards for his outstanding contribution to Hindi language promotion and academic excellence in forensic studies. The summit, organized by the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar, witnessed the participation …
• 1 April

  Franchise India Soars to 100 Cr GTV in Just Two Months, Aims for 1500 Cr GTV by 2025

  

  New Delhi, 1st April’ 2025 –Franchise India, one of the leading players in the Indian franchising ecosystem, has achieved a significant milestone by reaching ₹100 Crore, Gross Transaction Value (GTV) in just two months. This rapid growth highlights the company’s robust business model and its prominent position in India’s burgeoning franchising industry. Looking ahead, Franchise India has set its sights on an …

March, 2025

• 26 March

  Innovative, Accessible, Actionable Early Warning Solutions highlighted at Reliance Foundation–UN India Disaster Management convening in Gujarat

  

  Experts called for bold and transformative actions for future readiness in Disaster Risk Management systems at the Reliance Foundation and the United Nations India convening here on Tuesday. The event ‘Early Warning and Early Action – A Multi-Hazard, Multi-Stakeholders Approach: Experiences, Learning & Sharing’ fostered crucial discussions and knowledge sharing to enhance disaster risk management in India. Reliance Foundation and the UN …

February, 2025

• 1 February

  Budget 2025-26: A Blueprint for Inclusive Growth and Transformation

  

  Reforming Growth and Investment: Insights into the Budget 2025-26 Central Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Central Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 in Parliament, unveiling an ambitious roadmap that promises to reshape India’s economic landscape. The budget outlines major initiatives across various sectors—including agriculture, MSMEs, infrastructure, innovation, education, and health—while also implementing significant tax reforms …