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15 Jul

Push to declare 2026 as ‘Year of Soy’ to boost nutrition, farmer incomes

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New Delhi [India], July 15: Despite being the fifth-largest producer of soybean globally, India uses most of its crop for oil extraction, exporting the high-protein residue as low-value animal feed. The White Paper recommends increasing domestic consumption of soy products like tofu, soymilk, soy flour, nuggets, and dal alternatives. A national consultation held in the capital has recommended that the government declare 2026 as the “Year of Soy” to combat India’s protein deficiency crisis and support soybean farmers. Organised by the Soy Food Promotion and Welfare Association (SFPWA), with backing from the Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) and The…

14 Jul

Boeing Inspections Begin: DGCA Orders Urgent Checks on 737, 787 After System Failure

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New Delhi [India], July 14: When a machine weighing over 100 tons falls from the sky, no explanation ever feels enough. But after Air India Boeing Flight AI171 went down in Ahmedabad, killing about 260 souls, the cause wasn’t some arcane systems failure or weather anomaly. It was a pair of switches. Fuel control switches. Moved from “run” to “cutoff” – moments before both engines died. This week, India’s aviation guardian, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), stopped waiting for global consensus. It ordered mandatory inspections of fuel switches on all Boeing 737 and 787 aircraft operated by Indian…

14 Jul

Wholesale Inflation Turns Negative in India: June 2025 Sees Prices Slide Across Key Sectors

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New Delhi [India], July 14: It’s not often that negative numbers bring relief, but that’s exactly what happened with India’s wholesale price index in June. According to data released Monday by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), wholesale inflation came in at -0.13% – a reversal from the modest upticks seen earlier this year and the lowest level recorded in recent memory. This isn’t just a statistical curiosity. It’s a signal that supply chains are catching up, global commodity pressures are easing, and key domestic inputs – especially food and fuel – are finally shedding weight…

12 Jul

From Jobs to Juggernauts: PM Modi’s Rozgar Mela Is a Masterclass in Economic Optics

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New Delhi [India], July 12: When Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Rozgar Mela on July 12, it wasn’t just another bureaucratic bulletin from the sarkari loudspeaker. It was a flex – complete with numbers, anecdotes, and a sweeping vision that said: India isn’t waiting for opportunity to knock, it’s building the damn door and selling the keys. Rozgar Mela More than 51,000 youths walked away with appointment letters in hand. No empty sloganeering, no future-tense rhetoric. These were real jobs – public sector gigs handed out across ministries ranging from Railways to Health to Financial Services. All under one…

08 Jul

India Champions Global South and Responsible AI at 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil

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New Delhi [India], July 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi wasn’t pulling any punches in Rio de Janeiro. As leaders of the BRICS nations gathered under Brazil’s presidency, PM Modi used the spotlight to call out creaky old global institutions, take a hard line on terror, and pitch India’s vision for a fairer world – one that gives developing countries a proper say. The Rio leg of my Brazil visit was very productive. We had extensive deliberations at the BRICS Summit. I compliment President Lula and the Brazilian Government for the work they’ve done through their BRICS Presidency in making this…

08 Jul

Grand Conclusion of the 67th NASA India (EXCLAIM) Annual Convention in IPS Academy Indore

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Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 7: The 67th Annual Convention of NASA India (EXCLAIM) concluded in grandeur and elegance at the School of Architecture, IPS Academy, Indore. The three-day national event witnessed participation from hundreds of students, faculty members, and professionals from architecture institutions across the country. The inaugural day began with an inspiring address by renowned architect Jitendra Mehta of Mehta & Associates, who emphasized the social responsibility of architecture and the importance of innovation in shaping a sustainable future. A key attraction during the event was the live jury sessions for the GRIHA Trophy and the Student of…

07 Jul

Launch of “Seedball for Green Wall” Campaign from Ambaji by Hon’ble Speaker Shri Shankarbhai Chaudhary

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Ambaji (Gujarat) [India], July 7: Hon’ble Speaker of Gujarat Legislative Assembly, Shri Shankarbhai Chaudhary, today inaugurated the 5th consecutive edition of the “Seedball for Green Wall” campaign from the sacred land of Ambaji. Initiated with the noble vision of transforming the Aravalli mountain ranges into a lush green ecosystem, the campaign is a collaborative effort of Banas Dairy, the Forest Department, and local volunteers. Throughout the month of July, Banas Dairy will sow over 1 crore seedballs across the Aravalli hills. To mark the auspicious beginning, Speaker, Gujarat Legislative Assembly Shri Shankar Chaudhary offered prayers at the Ambaji temple and…

04 Jul

Mrutyunjay Mahapatra Unveils Decimal’s vConsent and Revamped Vahana Hub for BFSI

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New Delhi [India], July 4: Decimal Technologies, a no-code platform revolutionizing enterprise application development, today announced the strategic revamp of Vahana Hub into a public marketplace of APIs and composable apps. The revamp coincides with the launch of the much-needed Consent Management Platform named vConsent, which complies with the DPDP Act. Highlights: Decimal Technologies revamps Vahana Hub into a public marketplace, offering 1,500+ APIs and composable apps to accelerate digital innovation and simplify integration for BFSI institutions. Launch of vConsent, an enterprise-grade Consent Management Platform built to ensure seamless compliance with India’s DPDP Act, featuring multilingual support, omnichannel deployment, and…

03 Jul

Mrs INDIA Empress of The Nation Season 6 Where Women Dreamt, Finalists Dared & Winners Dazzled

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New Delhi [India], July 3: The grand finale of Mrs INDIA Empress of The Nation 2025 Season 6 – the brainchild of its Owners: Karl & Anjana Mascarenhas unfolded in style on 29th June 2025, at the luxurious HYATT Pune. This grand show was presented by EthoSki Skincare – in association with Sanjeevani Hospital. Hosted by DIVA Pageants (www.divapageants.com), the event had 53 Finalists from across India and celebrated identity, reinvention, and purpose. Star power lit up the evening with the presence of Rohit Roy and Tanisha Mukherjee — celebrated actors who brought elegance and warmth to the event. The distinguished…

02 Jul

RDI Scheme: INR 1 Lakh Crore Push for India’s Brightest Minds

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New Delhi [India], July 2: It’s rare for a single policy move to make you sit up and think, “This could actually change everything.” Yet the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme, approved by the Union Cabinet on July 1, 2025, does exactly that. With a massive one lakh crore rupee fund focused on private sector research, it signals a decisive shift in how India intends to power its future. For decades, our brightest minds have either left for opportunities abroad or watched their ideas wither without funding. The RDI Scheme tackles that head-on by making sure no promising technology…