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New Delhi [India], March 05: New Delhi will host global leaders, policymakers, international organisations, industry experts and development practitioners at the Water Transversality Global Awards & Conclave 2026, scheduled on 6–7 March 2026 at the Multipurpose Hall, Kamla Devi Complex, India International Centre, New Delhi. The two-day international event is being organised by the India Water Foundation supported by SSWA Office of UN ESCAP, Niti Aayog, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate change, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ministry of Power, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, and Ministry of Heavy Industries of the Government of India. The Opening Plenary Session,…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 05: Maharashtra has taken a major stride toward strengthening coastal transportation with the launch of the M2M Princess Ro-Pax Ferry Service connecting Mumbai to Vijaydurg in Sindhudurg district. The new maritime route is being celebrated as a milestone in the state’s efforts to modernize water transport and unlock the immense potential of its long coastline. The ferry service was inaugurated on 1st March by the Hon’ble Fisheries and Ports Minister and Guardian Minister of Sindhudurg, Shri Nitesh Rane, under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis. The initiative represents a significant push toward improving coastal mobility, promoting tourism, and providing a faster travel alternative between Mumbai and the Konkan region. Strengthening Maharashtra’s Maritime Vision Maharashtra’s vast…

When an economy is wobbling, tax numbers panic first. February’s GST data didn’t. At ₹1.83 lakh crore, it delivered a calm, unexciting message that matters more than hype: stability. New Delhi [India], March 03: February’s GST collection of ₹1.83 lakh crore sends a clear, unambiguous signal. Economic activity remained steady, compliance stayed intact, and demand continued without disruption, reinforcing a pattern of stability rather than volatility Why February 2026 GST Collections Matter India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections reached ₹1.83 lakh crore in February 2026, an 8.1 percent year-on-year increase. This outcome signals steady domestic demand, sustained compliance, and…

New Delhi [India], March 02: India isn’t overheating. It isn’t stalling either. According to the RBI, the economy is right where it needs to be, steady, balanced, and holding its nerve. What the RBI Really Means by “Goldilocks” The term gets thrown around a lot. Sometimes lazily. Sometimes, to avoid saying anything specific. But when Sanjay Malhotra talks about a Goldilocks phase, he’s being precise. The Reserve Bank of India sees an economy that’s growing without lighting inflation on fire. Demand is alive. Credit is flowing. Financial stress isn’t creeping in through the back door. And that’s the point. In…

New Delhi [India], February 28: India and the European Union just delivered a solid dose of business certainty, they’re going to treat each other as Most Favoured Nation (MFN) for the next five years as part of the long-awaited free trade agreement. And yeah, this is actually a big deal for exporters, importers, and anyone who cares about reliable, non-political business news. Let’s break down what this means, why it matters right now, and how it’s going to shape India’s role in global trade, all in plain terms, no jargon, no fluff. What “Most Favoured Nation” Really Means First off,…

New Delhi [India], February 28: India’s latest economic punch came not with a whisper but with a headline: GDP growth clocked in at 7.8 percent for the December quarter (Q3 FY26), according to fresh data released under a revamped methodology. This figure doesn’t just look good on paper. It says that, bizarrely enough, even when the world’s economic engines are sputtering, India’s growth machine still hums, running on fuel that’s equal parts factory output, consumer demand, and good old economic resilience. Let’s just get this straight: 7.8 percent is no joke. It’s a number that puts India firmly in the…

Abhishek Jain on behalf of Naapbooks team presented Power of Paradox by Daaji to Dr Mukesh Mahaling, Minister of Health and IT, Government of Odisha Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], February 28:  Naapbooks Limited recently held a strategic meeting with Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Parliamentary Affairs, and Electronics & Information Technology, Government of Odisha, to discuss the potential implementation of a comprehensive e-Notary Project and broader digital transformation initiatives for the state. The interaction focused on leveraging technology to modernise core governance functions and enhance the delivery of citizen services. A key area of discussion was the proposed…

New Delhi [India], February 28: In a strong call for integrated and scalable action on water security, the India Water Foundation, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), UN-Habitat, and UNESCO, successfully convened a high-level side event titled “Accelerating SDG 6 through science-based solutions and enabling frameworks across the Water–Climate Nexus” during the 13th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD). Held in hybrid mode from 12:45–13:45 hrs, the session brought together global experts, policymakers, and development practitioners to address the urgent need to move from fragmented pilot initiatives toward systemic, scalable solutions for achieving Sustainable…

Jayant Naik has been appointed as Public Relations Officer (PRO) for Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India, while Ranjeet Rana, Civil Engineer, has been appointed as Assistant Public Relations Officer (APRO). New Delhi [India], February 24: In a significant development reflecting the emergence of technology-driven leadership in governance, Jayant Naik has been appointed as the Public Relations Officer (PRO) for Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India, effective 12 February 2026. His appointment represents a unique convergence of technical expertise, public service, and strategic communication aligned with national priorities. Academic Excellence & Transition to Technology Jayant Naik began his academic journey with remarkable…

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 21: Transformative governance does not always arrive draped in steel and glass. It does not depend on megaprojects slicing through skylines or ceremonial inaugurations broadcast in prime time. Often, it begins at street level — at a crowded bus terminus in Ambattur, along Pondy Bazaar artery in Theagaraya Nagar, beside a railway platform in Anna Nagar. In Tamil Nadu’s capital, a quiet but profound reordering of civic priorities is underway. The expansion of Chennai’s Public Convenience Toilet network is not merely a sanitation upgrade; it is a declaration of administrative seriousness — and a benchmark…