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NIXI Celebrates 23rd Foundation Day, Showcasing India’s Internet Revolution

NEW DELHI, 18 JUNE 2026: The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) will celebrate its 23rd Foundation Day on June 19, 2026, marking more than two decades of contributions towards strengthening India’s internet infrastructure and supporting the country’s digital transformation journey. The event will be attended by S. Krishnan, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and…

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Ashwini Vaishnaw Orders Major IRCTC Revamp After Student Flags CAPTCHA Issues

14 JUNE 20226: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, had recently announced that a revamped IRCTC website will be launched by 15 July 2026. The decision was taken immediately during an interactive session with students at MNIT Jaipur, where a student highlighted persistent issues related to CAPTCHA verification and other lags in IRCTC Website. Taking prompt…

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Indore Declaration Puts Farmers at Centre of BRICS Agricultural Vision

Indore, June 13: The BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting concluded in Indore on Friday with the unanimous adoption of the “Indore Declaration”, a landmark document aimed at strengthening global agricultural cooperation, food security, farmer welfare and sustainable agricultural development. The declaration reflects the collective commitment of BRICS nations to place farmers at the center of agricultural…

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Reliance and Meta Partner to Build India’s First Dedicated AI Data Centre in Gujarat

Mumbai, June 10: In a major boost to India’s artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure ambitions, Reliance Industries Limited has announced a strategic agreement with Meta Platforms to develop a large-scale data centre facility in Gujarat‘s Jamnagar. Under the partnership, Reliance will establish a dedicated 168-megawatt data centre designed specifically to support Meta’s growing global computing…

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India’s GDP Growth Accelerates to 7.7% in FY 2025-26

New Delhi, June 5, 2026: India’s economy recorded a robust growth rate of 7.7% during the financial year 2025-26, up from 7.1% in 2024-25, according to official data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The latest figures show that the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 7.8% in the January-March…

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India Emerges as World’s Most Trusted Investment Destination, Says Piyush Goyal at Citi India Conference 2026

New Delhi, June 4: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said India has emerged as the world’s most trusted investment destination, highlighting the country’s strong economic fundamentals, growing manufacturing capabilities and expanding global trade partnerships. Delivering the keynote address virtually at the Citi India Conference 2026 in Mumbai, Goyal said India continues…

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Ministry of Commerce & Industry Revises Wholesale Price Index Base Year to 2022–23, Introduces Producer Price Indices

New Delhi, June 2: The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has approved a major overhaul of India’s price measurement framework by revising the base year of the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) from 2011–12 to 2022–23 and introducing a new set of Producer Price Indices (PPIs). The updated indices will be officially released on June 15,…

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India, Canada Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Bilateral Trade and Investment Partnership

New Delhi, May 29, 2026: India and Canada have reiterated their resolve to deepen economic cooperation and accelerate trade and investment engagement through stronger commercial partnerships and enhanced market connectivity. During high-level discussions held under the Canada-India Trade and Investment Forum, Canada’s Minister Sidhu and India’s Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal emphasized…

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JioStar Moves Legal Action Against Zee Over Alleged Unauthorized Bollywood Film Broadcasts

News Report: The entertainment war between India’s leading media houses has intensified as JioStar has taken legal steps against Zee Entertainment, accusing it of broadcasting several Bollywood films without proper licensing. According to reports, JioStar has alleged that Zee telecast around 12 films despite not holding the broadcasting rights at the time. The complaint was…

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Goa Tops India in Petrol Consumption, Bihar Records the Lowest Fuel Usage

As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, global crude oil prices are witnessing a steady increase, raising concerns about a possible hike in petrol and diesel prices in India. While there has been no official announcement yet, discussions around fuel conservation have intensified after recent remarks encouraging reduced fuel consumption. Amid these concerns,…

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