PAU-SBS AND NIDHI-TBI HOST INTENSIVE PROGRAMME ON MUSHROOM CULTIVATION AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
LUDHIANA, MARCH 3, 2026: In its continued pursuit of nurturing enterprise-driven innovation, School of Business Studies, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU); and NIDHI-TBI (DST, GoI) organized a focused training programme on “Mushroom Production and Marketing,” aimed at guiding incubatees toward establishing commercially sustainable mushroom ventures. The initiative was structured to blend scientific know-how with practical business insights, […]
PM Modi inaugurates Rs 3,600 crore PowerGrid projects in Rajasthan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated two major transmission infrastructure projects in Rajasthan, developed by the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) with a combined investment exceeding Rs 3,600 crore. The projects, executed by the Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Power, are designed to facilitate the large-scale evacuation of renewable energy from […]
Punjab Govt issues helplines for citizens in West Asia
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday announced a round-the-clock helpline number to assist Punjabis stranded in affected countries following the joint Israel-US action against Iran, assuring them all possible help. Stating that the State Government is in constant touch with the Centre to ensure their safe and prompt return, CM Mann said Punjab will […]
PM Modi condemns attacks in talks with Gulf leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held separate telephone conversations with the King of Bahrain, Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Bin Salman, condemning the recent attacks on the two countries and terming them violations of their sovereignty and territorial integrity. Earlier, Prime Minister Modi […]
Indian killed in tanker attack off Oman coast
An Indian national was killed on Monday when an explosive-laden unmanned boat struck an oil tanker off the coast of Muscat Governorate, according to reports. “The Maritime Security Centre reported that the oil tanker MKD VYOM was attacked by an unmanned boat 52 nautical miles off the coast of Muscat Governorate,” Oman’s Ministry of Defence […]
Diksha Dagar finishes T-20 at NSW Open
Diksha Dagar, the lone Indian to make the cut, finished with yet another solid round to pick up a top-20 finish at the Women’s NSW Open, here. Diksha, who began the week with a 6-over 77 and was in danger of missing the cut, finished the week with a round of 68 on Sunday that […]
Oil, gas prices spike as conflict expands
As the US-Israel-Iran conflict entered its third day on Monday, international oil and gas prices rose sharply. On Monday, Saudi Arabia’s national oil company, Aramco, shut down a refinery as a precautionary measure, while Qatar’s State owned QatarEnergy suspended production of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), even as at least three ships were attacked near the […]
India closely monitoring West Asia crisis: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the evolving tensions in West Asia as a “grave concern” for India, assuring that the Government is closely monitoring the situation and prioritising the safety of Indian nationals in the region. His remarks come amid escalating hostilities involving Iran, the United States and Israel, which have raised fears of broader […]
Gukesh held by Yakubboev; Aravindh turns the table on Niemann
World Champion D Gukesh played out another draw with Nodirbek Yakubboev of Uzbekistan, while defending champion Aravindh Chithambaram pulled a rabbit out of the hat to beat Hans Moke Niemann of the United States in the second round of the Masters section of the Prague International Chess Festival here. Following a draw with Niemann, Gukesh’s […]
PM sets bar high for Cabinet colleagues
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid out an ambitious agenda for reforms and asked his Cabinet colleagues to prepare a detailed note about the initiatives to be taken in their respective ministries in the coming years. The exercise is part of the Modi Government’s renewed thrust on simplifying processes, improving ease of doing business and […]