Agra, March 21 (BNP): Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh visited Agra, Uttar Pradesh, to review the progress and future potential of key sectors including carpets, handicrafts, footwear, and technical textiles. During the visit, the Minister toured a carpet manufacturing facility and assessed sustainable production practices such as the use...

New Delhi, March 20 (BNP): T. N. Natarajan has taken charge as Director (Commercial) of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), effective March 19, 2026. With over 32 years of experience, Natarajan has built a distinguished career within SAIL since joining the organisation as a Management Trainee in 1993....

New Delhi, March 20 (BNP): Krishna Kumar Thakur has assumed charge as Director (Personnel) at NMDC Limited, the country’s largest iron ore producer. A 1998 batch officer of the Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS), Thakur brings over two decades of experience in human resource management and administration across Indian...

Chennai, March 20 (BNP): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award in Medicine and Diabetes at a national medical conference in Chennai, in recognition of his contributions to diabetes care and public health. The award was presented at...

New Delhi, March 21 (BNP): The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will roll out an AI-powered dashcam monitoring system across nearly 40,000 km of the National Highway network to enhance operations, maintenance, and road safety. The initiative will use advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies...

New Delhi, March 20 (BNP): Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar chaired a high-level ministerial meeting with States and Union Territories during the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, focusing on strengthening energy security and accelerating sectoral reforms. The meeting, held on the second day of the summit, was co-chaired by...

New Delhi, March 21 (BNP): The Ministry of Heavy Industries has invited global bids for setting up integrated Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnet manufacturing facilities in India, under a flagship scheme aimed at boosting domestic production and reducing import dependence. The Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks to establish facilities...

New Delhi, March 21 (BNP): The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, through the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), convened the ‘Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala’ in Delhi to accelerate district-level HIV/AIDS response, with a focused approach on Haryana and the national capital. The workshop, chaired by Rakesh Gupta, aimed to...

New Delhi, March 21 (BNP): The Government of India has constituted the National Dental Commission (NDC), marking a major reform in dental education and regulation, with the aim of improving quality and aligning standards with global benchmarks. The new framework, notified on March 19, 2026, replaces the Dental Council...

New Delhi, March 21 (BNP): Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday launched ‘PRARAMBH 2026’, a nationwide awareness campaign aimed at educating taxpayers about the upcoming Income Tax Act, 2025. The multimedia campaign, which will run across print, television, radio, digital and social media platforms, seeks...