States

June 9, 2026 6:08 PM

Assam can strengthen India-EU ties through trade, connectivity: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the state is well-positioned to play a key role in strengthening India-European Union (EU) linkages, citing its growing economic potential, strategic location and improving connectivity. Taking to X, Sarma said he extended a warm welcome to t...

June 8, 2026 7:10 PM

Piyush Goyal Launches BHAVYA Portal as Centre Targets 100 Industrial Parks

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Monday launched the BHAVYA Portal in New Delhi, marking a significant step towards the operationalisation of the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA). Addressing the gathering, Goyal said the BHAVYA Scheme would adopt a competitive model unde...

June 8, 2026 11:34 AM

Madhya Pradesh’s water conservation model draws global recognition

Madhya Pradesh's Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan is gaining international attention as a successful model of water conservation, with the state government claiming that the initiative has evolved into a mass movement driven by public participation. Launched under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan...