Month: January 2026

Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts (SSCA), Pune, emerged as the winner of the Grand Finale of the PHDCCI National Young Chef Competition 2025–26, showcasing exceptional culinary skill, creativity and deep respect for India’s rich food heritage.  The prestigious competition, organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), witnessed participation from leading culinary institutions across the country. The grand finale brought together top young chefs who demonstrated innovation rooted in traditional Indian flavours, sustainability and modern culinary techniques.  Congratulating the participants, Union Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that…

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Indian Railways has made significant progress in modernising railway tracks and enhancing safety standards across its vast network, reinforcing its focus on faster, safer and more reliable train operations. As part of its infrastructure upgradation drive, Indian Railways has accelerated the renewal of old tracks, replacement of conventional rails with long welded rails, and large-scale deployment of mechanised track maintenance systems. These measures are aimed at improving ride quality, increasing line capacity, and reducing derailment risks.   A key thrust of the modernisation effort has been the adoption of advanced…

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated and laid the foundation stone for waterways and railways infrastructure projects worth over ₹830 crore in West Bengal, marking a major push to strengthen connectivity and logistics capacity in the eastern region. The projects, unveiled at a public programme in Singur in Hooghly district, include railway connectivity upgrades, new passenger train services, and the development of inland water transport and port-linked infrastructure along the Hooghly River. The initiatives are aimed at improving multimodal transport, reducing logistics costs, and supporting economic growth in the…

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India’s textile and apparel exports have continued to demonstrate resilience, maintaining growth momentum despite a challenging global trade environment marked by subdued demand, geopolitical uncertainties, and tariff-related pressures in key markets.According to industry data, the sector has recorded steady export performance in recent months, supported by improved demand for garments, home textiles, man-made fibre (MMF) products, and value-added textile items. Market diversification efforts have helped offset moderation in traditional destinations such as the United States and parts of Europe.   Exports to non-traditional and emerging markets, including West Asia, Africa,…

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The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has marked seven years of its Womaniya Initiative, a flagship programme aimed at increasing the participation of women-led micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in public procurement across India.   Launched to empower women entrepreneurs, the Womaniya Initiative provides a dedicated platform on GeM for women-led businesses to showcase and sell their products directly to government buyers. Over the years, the initiative has helped improve market access, visibility and business opportunities for thousands of women-owned enterprises.   Officials said the programme has played a key role in…

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Department of Posts achieved a significant milestone with the successful booking of its first online order through the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) on January 13, 2026, acting in the capacity of a Logistics Service Provider (LSP). The consignment was successfully delivered today on January 15, 2026. The inaugural order, placed by UdyamWell, marks an important step in the Department’s efforts to provide digitally enabled and interoperable logistics solutions. UdyamWell, an ONDC-enabled initiative, is focused on supporting Bharatpreneurs by offering comprehensive services to artisans, farmers, and other rural entrepreneurs.…

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