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Union Minister Jitendra Singh Launches Global Environmental and Solar Calibration Facilities at CSIR-NPL’s 80th Foundation Day
New Delhi | January 6, 2026 Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh on Monday inaugurated two world-class national facilities at the CSIR–National Physical Laboratory (NPL), marking a major moment in India’s journey towards stronger environmental regulation and renewable energy leadership. The launches took place during the 80th Foundation Day celebrations of CSIR–NPL, one of India’s oldest and most respected scientific institutions. Addressing...
Union Environment Ministry Delinks Land Acquisition from Green Clearances for Non-Coal Mining Projects
New Delhi | January 6, 2026 The Union environment ministry has recently clarified that developers of non-coal mining projects will no longer be required to provide proof of land acquisition before receiving environmental clearance (EC). The move aims to fast-track approvals for a range of projects, including onshore and offshore oil and gas exploration, pipelines through eco-sensitive areas, highway projects, and mineral mining. Previously, the ministry mandated that project developers show...
India’s Manufacturing Growth Hits Two-Year Low in December 2025 Amid Slowing Orders and Employment
India’s manufacturing sector recorded its slowest growth in two years in December 2025, driven by easing new orders, production, and employment, according to the latest survey by HSBC. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell from 56.6 in November to 55.0 in December, marking the lowest reading since December 2023, when the index stood at 54.9. The survey highlighted that new business orders rose at the weakest pace since December 2023, output...
GST Compensation Cess to End on February 1, New Tobacco Tax Regime to Begin
New Delhi | January 1, 2026 The Union government on Thursday notified February 1, 2026, as the date for the end of the GST compensation cess and the rollout of a new taxation framework for tobacco products, marking a significant shift in indirect tax policy. The Ministry of Finance issued a series of notifications on New Year’s Day to operationalise changes approved by Parliament during the Winter Session. The government announced that the Central Excise (Amendment) Act, 2025, which lays down...
India’s Electronics Sector Driving Large-Scale Blue-Collar Employment for Women, Says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Bengaluru, December 22, 2025 Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday highlighted the growing role of India’s electronics sector in generating large-scale employment opportunities, particularly for women. He pointed to the example of Foxconn’s new iPhone assembly plant in Bengaluru, which has rapidly onboarded nearly 30,000 employees, approximately 80 percent of whom are women, within just eight to nine months. Speaking on X, Vaishnaw remarked, “A women-led mega factory would have been...
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