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Industry Stakeholders Meet 2026 Bengaluru Roadshow Highlights Bihar as Emerging Investment Hub

Bengaluru: The Department of Industries, Government of Bihar organized the Industry Stakeholders Meet 2026 – Bengaluru Roadshow at The Oterra Hotel, bringing together industry leaders, investors and stakeholders to explore investment opportunities and strengthen industrial partnerships with the state. The programme aimed to promote dialogue with industry leaders, showcase Bihar’s progressive industrial policies and attract…

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Union Home Secretary Inaugurates National Dialogue on Online Crimes Against Women and Children in New Delhi

New Delhi, March 13: The Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan inaugurated the ‘National Dialogue on Online Crimes Against Women and Children (OCWC)’ in the national capital today. The event was organised by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, with the aim of strengthening coordinated mechanisms to prevent and…

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Launches Amphibious Machine for Pankha Road Drain Desilting

New Delhi, March 13: Today, along with the Chief Minister of Delhi Rekha Gupta, a new amphibious machine (short boom) was launched for desilting work at the Pankha Road drain. The modern equipment is expected to accelerate the cleaning process and enhance the overall efficiency of drain maintenance in the area. These advanced machines will help…

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India and US Near Major Critical Minerals Agreement with Big Announcement Expected Soon

NEW DELHI, March 13: Sergio Gor has stated that the United States and India are close to finalising a significant agreement on critical minerals, with an official announcement expected in the coming months. Speaking at a major public forum, the envoy said the proposed partnership would strengthen supply chains essential for advanced manufacturing, clean energy…

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Summer Travel Boost as Railways Announces 1,484 Special Trains Across India

NEW DELHI, March 13: Indian Railways has unveiled an extensive summer travel plan, announcing the operation of 1,484 special trains to manage the surge in passenger demand during the upcoming holiday season. The move is expected to significantly improve ticket availability, especially for travellers from the Delhi-NCR region. Railway officials said the additional services will…

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Delhi Police Foreigner Cell Detains 10 Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants

New Delhi, March 13, 2026: The Foreigner Cell of the Outer District of the Delhi Police has detained ten Bangladeshi nationals for allegedly residing in the capital without valid travel or identity documents. The operation was conducted as part of an ongoing drive to identify foreign nationals staying illegally in the city. According to police…

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Massive Fire Destroys Jhuggis in West Delhi, Around 1,500 Residents Left Homeless

New Delhi, March 13, 2026: Nearly 1,500 people were rendered homeless after a massive fire swept through a jhuggi cluster near a fish market in the Mansa Ram Park area of Matiala village in West Delhi late Wednesday night. The blaze reduced hundreds of makeshift homes to ashes, forcing families to flee with little more…

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Supreme Court Declines PIL Seeking Nationwide Menstrual Leave Policy

New Delhi, March 13, 2026: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL)seeking a nationwide policy granting menstrual leave for women students and workers. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, observed that making such leave mandatory could unintentionally reinforce gender stereotypes and discourage employers from…

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Parliamentary Panel Flags Budget Cuts and Low Fund Utilisation in Welfare Schemes

New Delhi, March 13, 2026: A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment has raised serious concerns over reduced allocations and persistent under-utilisation of funds across several welfare ministries, particularly those handling schemes for minorities, tribal communities, and persons with disabilities. The 31-member panel, headed by BJP MP P. C. Mohan, examined the demands…

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Coal Ministry Reviews Technology Upgradation in Coal Sector at Consultative Committee Meeting

New Delhi, March 13, 2026: A Consultative Committee Meeting attached to the Ministry of Coal was held under the chairmanship of Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy to discuss ongoing and future initiatives related to technology upgradation in coal companies. The meeting was attended by Minister of State Satish Chandra Dubey, Members…

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