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November 6, 2026 9:06 AM
From the potter’s wheel to India’s festive markets, the story of traditional craftsmanship, local livelihoods and the hands that keep Diwali glowing. [caption id="attachment_282476" align="alignnone" width="800"] Hindu woman holds a diya (small clay lamp) in the shape of a flower as s...
November 6, 2026 8:18 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Dhanteras, wishing them prosperity, happiness, peace and good health. In a post on X, the Prime Minister invoked the blessings of Lord Dhanvantari and expressed hope that every household would be filled with jo...
November 6, 2026 2:27 AM
India’s ambitions in electric mobility, battery storage and advanced manufacturing depend on reliable access to processed critical minerals. While securing mineral resources is essential, converting them into high-purity materials suitable for industrial use is an equally important part of the sup...
November 6, 2026 12:08 AM
In the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, an invasive shrub is finding a second life as elephant sculptures, furniture and handicrafts. Indigenous artisans use uprooted Lantana vines to create objects that support livelihoods while drawing attention to the damage the plant causes to forests. In 2021, 125 l...
November 5, 2026 5:18 PM
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has strengthened consumer protection in the precious metals market through its hallmarking system, which enables buyers to verify the purity and authenticity of gold and silver jewellery. Since the introduction of mandatory gold hallmarking in June 2021, more th...
November 5, 2026 4:22 PM
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday called on Commonwealth countries to de-risk and diversify their supply chains, emphasising the need for shorter, trusted routes, improved connectivity and stronger local distribution networks to promote trade and economic cooperation. Addressing ...
November 5, 2026 4:46 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the expansion of India's metro rail network over the past decade, saying it has grown from 248 km across five cities in 2014 to nearly 1,200 km across 26 cities, serving more than one crore commuters daily. In a post on X, the Prime Minister cont...
November 5, 2026 3:47 PM
An Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) has recommended asset monetisation proposals worth over Rs 1,100 crore for consideration and approval by the Cabinet-delegated Alternative Mechanism (AM), as part of the government's efforts to unlock the value of surplus public assets. The IMG, chaired by the Secre...
November 5, 2026 11:25 AM
Democrats vowed on Wednesday to use their resounding midterm victory to rein in President Donald Trump, setting up two years of possible deadlock in Washington, as Trump spent his first post-election appearance showing off his under-construction White House ballroom. A wave of anger over Trump's po...
November 5, 2026 11:25 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to interact with the Indian contingent that participated in the Asian Para Games 2026 on Thursday at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi. The interaction will take place at around 4:30 p.m., during which the Prime Minister will also address the ga...
