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Initiative reaffirms India’s commitment to building an inclusive, technology-enabled insurance sector with transparent and citizen-centric services Shri. M. Nagaraju, IAS, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, launched the new LIC’s Customer App (MyLIC) and the mobile App for the sales intermediaries (LIC’s Super Sales Saathi) in the presence of CEO & MD Shri. R. Doraiswamy, Managing Directors Shri. Dinesh Pant, Shri. Ratnakar Patnaik, Shri. R. Chander and senior management of LIC of India in Mumbai today. With over…

New Delhi, April 2026 : Former Jaypee Group chairman Jaiprakash Gaur has expressed strong confidence in the takeover of Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) by the Adani Group, following what he described as a fair and transparent resolution process conducted by the Committee of Creditors. In a statement issued on Friday, Gaur said that the Committee of Creditors had selected the Adani Group as the successful Resolution Applicant, adding that the decision is fully respected by him and the group. He…

Bhubaneswar, April 2026: In a wide-ranging and deeply reflective address, Karan Adani laid out a compelling vision for Odisha’s future, blending history, culture, and economic ambition while reaffirming the Adani Group’s long-term commitment to the state. Speaking at a high-profile gathering attended by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, senior ministers, bureaucrats, and industry stakeholders, Adani positioned Odisha as a state that is not merely evolving but confidently shaping its own destiny. Beginning his address with a traditional “Jai Jagannath” and…

Mumbai; April 2026: The Reserve Bank of India today has kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in the first monetary policy announcement of the financial year 2026-27, citing rising global uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. Announcing the decision, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously voted to maintain the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility at 5.25%. Governor stated “After the detailed assessment of the evolving macroeconomic and financial developments and…

India’s fisheries sector has emerged as a major contributor to food security, employment, export earnings and sustainable livelihoods, backed by a record ₹39,272 crore investment by the Government of India since 2015. The sector supports nearly 30 million fishers and fish farmers at the primary level and almost twice as many across the value chain. Ranked the second‑largest aquaculture producer globally, India accounts for about 8% of global fish production. Once largely traditional, fisheries has evolved into a commercially significant…

784 Provisions of 79 Central Acts Amended, 717 Provisions Decriminalised, 67 Provision Amended to Promote Ease of Living   The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 has been passed by Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha marking a significant step towards further enhancing Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living in the country. The Bill reflects the Government’s commitment to fostering a trust-based governance framework and ensuring proportionate regulation. It seeks to reduce the compliance burden on individuals and…

India–Australia Trade Reaches USD 24.1 Billion in 2024–25 Amid Strong Export Growth Australia Grants 100% Tariff Line Access to India Under ECTA; Zero Duty on All Exports from 2026 The India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA) completes four years since its signing today, marking an important milestone in the evolving economic partnership between India and Australia. Since its signing on 2 April 2022, the Agreement has played a pivotal role in enhancing trade flows, fostering industry linkages, and…

Hon’ble Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, informed the Rajya Sabha in a written reply today that the Government is   promoting the expansion of public Wi-Fi access across the country through the Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) Scheme, aimed at accelerating the proliferation of broadband services through public Wi-Fi networks across the country. As on February 28, 2026, a total of 4,09,403 Public Data Offices (PDOs) / public Wi-Fi hotspots are operational…

 Krishna Kumar Singh, Director (Personnel), has assumed the additional charge of Chairman & Managing Director of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) on 02nd April, 2026. With close to four decades of extensive experience across diverse functions including steel plant operations & maintenance, human resource development, vigilance, and personnel & administration – Shri Singh has been a key contributor to SAIL’s growth story. He began his career in 1987 as a Management Trainee at Bhilai Steel Plant, where he spent…

NMDC, India’s largest iron ore producer and Responsible Miner, has achieved a historic landmark with the production of 53 MT of iron ore in FY26, becoming the first company in India’s mining history to surpass the 50 MT annual production mark. The achievement goes beyond a numerical feat, symbolising the growing strength and momentum of India’s mineral sector, with NMDC continuing to contribute a significant share to the nation’s iron ore supply and powering the backbone of its steel industry.…