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Trained Professionals Undergo Skill Evaluation for Seafood Olympiad Finale Thanseer K R of Abad Foods from Kerala Emerges Winner The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) organised the grand finale of the inaugural National Skill Olympiad on seafood value addition today at the Seafood Expo Bharat in Chennai. MPEDA is a statutory organisation under administrative control of Department of Commerce. The Olympiad, a pioneering initiative by MPEDA, was launched to promote value addition in seafood exports and create a skilled…

The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, has achieved the milestone of executing over 60 Gigawatts (GW) of Power Sale Agreements (PSAs) of Renewable Energy (RE) capacity. This marks a pivotal step in the nation’s progress toward a clean and sustainable energy future and indicates the positive trend of uptake of renewable energy across the country. The Power Sale Agreements cover a diverse…

Agreement marks a key step in inter-state energy cooperation; thermal power to be sourced from Koderma Phase-II In a significant move towards enhancing inter-state energy cooperation, Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply 300 MW of round-the-clock (RTC) thermal power to Karnataka’s five electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs). The agreement was signed at the headquarters of the Power Company of Karnataka Limited (PCKL) in Bengaluru. The power will be supplied from DVC’s upcoming Koderma…

At the ET Edge Supply Chain Management Fest-2025, held in New Delhi on June 26-27, Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways received the ‘Sankalp se Siddhi Infrastructure Honour’ for implementation of Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP). The project, aimed at the capacity augmentation of National Waterway-1 (River Ganga), is currently underway at 1390 km long stretch of the river from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh to Haldia in West Bengal, traversing the states of…

By MaverickNews30 Bureau In a bold move that blends brand vision with business foresight, cricket icon Virat Kohli has invested ₹40 crore into Bengaluru-based sportswear startup Agilitas Sports, marking the first tranche of a larger strategic investment. The move signifies Kohli’s evolution from an ambassador to a business stakeholder—transitioning from high-value endorsements to active equity participation in shaping India’s sportswear landscape. 💼 A Power Play Beyond EndorsementsThis investment comes on the heels of Kohli concluding his eight-year endorsement journey with…

APEDA Facilitates Landmark Export Boosting Market Access for Indian Horticulture In a significant boost to India’s horticultural exports, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, in collaboration with the Department of Horticulture, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of Punjab, facilitated the flag-off of the first consignment of 1 metric tonne of rose-scented litchi from Pathankot, Punjab to Doha, Qatar on 23rd June 2025. In addition,…

Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Jual Oram said that sustainable and inclusive development in tribal areas must be rooted in community engagement, empathetic governance, and a shift from tokenism to transformation. He emphasized that Adi Karmyogi  Beta version marks a strategic move toward creating a governance ecosystem that listens, responds, and uplifts. Reaffirming his ministry’s commitment on the overall development of tribal communities he said that tribal development initiatives are implemented not just for the people, but with the…

“SMFCL to bridge financial gaps and offer financial solutions to spruce up maritime sector’s financial needs”: Sarbananda Sonowal The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal today inaugurated Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), India’s first Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) in the maritime sector. The Union Minister Shri Sonowal was joined by the Union Minister of State for MoPSW, Shri Shantanu Thakur along with Secretary, MoPSW, TK Ramachandran at the launch. Formerly known as Sagarmala Development Company Limited, SMFCL is now positioned to…

Government of India approved the setting up of a ₹417 crore Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC 2.0) at Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. It aims to boost local manufacturing and innovation. The project was reviewed by Union IT Minister Sh. Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State Sh. Jitin Prasada. The State Government has a significant role in implementing the project. Recognizing this, officials have been instructed to work closely with the state to ensure faster execution of the project. About project:…

With an 82% Surge in Brand Valuation, Adani Rises to 13th Spot in Brand Finance’s List of Most Valuable Indian Brands Ahmedabad – The Adani Group, one of India’s largest and most diversified conglomerates, has been recognized as India’s fastest-growing brand in 2025, according to the latest report by global brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance. With a remarkable 82% surge in brand value over the past year, Adani’s brand valuation has soared from USD 3.55 billion in 2024 to USD…