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PolityPIB|

Jan Aushadi Kendras in Sawai Madhopur

A total of 11 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) are functional in the Tonk district and 13 JAKs are functional in the Sawai Madhopur district of Sawai Modhopur Lok Sabha Constituency of Rajasthan. These Ken...

PolityPIB|

Variations in Generic Medicines

As per the information provided by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare there is no definition of generic medicines under Drugs Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules made there under and Central Drugs Standa...

EconomyPIB|

Production Linked Incentive Scheme

The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Pharmaceuticals was approved in 2021 with an objective to enhance Indias manufacturing capabilities by increasing investment and production in the phar...

PolityPIB|

Expansion of PMBJKs to Reduce Healthcare Costs

The Government launched the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana scheme to make quality generic medicines available at affordable prices to all. Under the scheme, dedicated outlets known as ...

PolityPIB|

Ministry of Education to organize Bharat Innovates Deep-Tech Pre-Summit at IIT Bombay on March 21–22; Shri Dharmendra Pradhan to address Special Session

In a significant step towards positioning India as a global powerhouse in deep-tech innovation, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, is organising the Bharat Innovates Deep-Tech Pre-Summit,...

PolityPIB|

Government Highlights Significant Progress in Nano-Fertilizer Adoption and Drone-Led Agricultural Transformation

The Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has reported a substantial surge in the adoption of nano-fertilizers, with cumulative sales reaching 1,593.37 lakh bottles of 500ml each since their inc...

EconomyPIB|

Surge in Fertiliser Imports; Adequate Supply Ensured

The Government of India ensures adequate and timely availability of fertilizers based on demand assessed by the Department of Agriculture Farmers Welfare in consultation with States. The requirement o...

PolityPIB|

DBT in Fertilizers Ensures Timely Subsidy Disbursal and Availability to Farmers

The Government of India has successfully implemented the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in Fertilizers system to ensure efficient subsidy disbursal and timely availability of fertilizers to farmers acr...

EconomyThe Hindu|

OpenAI to buy Python toolmaker Astral to take on Anthropic; revamp product portofolio

OpenAI’s Codex has more ‌than two million weekly active users. Astral has ‌become a major player in the ​Python community. Its tools are designed to improve speed ⁠and reliability in Python developmen...

EconomyThe Hindu|

Stock markets rebound in early trade after sharp fall in previous session

On March 19, Sensex tanked 2,496.89 points, or 3.26% — its biggest single-day plunge since June 2024 -- to settle at 74,207.24. The Nifty tumbled 775.65 points, or 3.26%, to end at 23,002.15

EconomyThe Hindu|

Crude sinks after Benjamin Netanyahu tries to reassure on Iran war

But with the conflict heading into a fourth week, most equities fell as investors fret over energy markets, with oil still holding around $100 and gas surging amid the effective closure of the crucial...

EconomyThe Hindu|

Gujarat clears new Tata Power deal to resume long‑term supply

The imported coal-fired plant has ‌not operated for the past six ‌months ⁠after the government last ⁠year withdrew the emergency clause that compensates companies for generating power using expensive ...

EconomyThe Hindu|

Government proposal to preload Aadhaar app on phones faced pushback

Apple and Samsung, in particular, both had concerns with the proposal due to questions over safety and security, two industry sources said

EconomyThe Hindu|

Rupee in free fall, down 60 paise to new all-time low of 93.49 against U.S. dollar

Elevated global crude oil prices put further pressure on the local unit, while a positive opening at the domestic equity markets cushioned against a sharper fall, according to forex traders

EconomyThe Hindu|

Rupee crashes 82 paise to settle at 93.71 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the Indian rupee is under tremendous pressure as surging crude oil prices and a shift toward risk-aversion dented investor sentiments

EconomyThe Hindu|

Stock markets recover on buying in IT, PSU bank stocks; rise in premium petrol and diesel prices

Price of premium or higher-grade petrol on Friday (March 20, 2026) was increased by ₹2 per litre

EconomyThe Hindu|

Power Minister stresses energy security amid global tensions

Stressing the importance of energy security amid global uncertainties, he (Lal) underlined the need to enhance per capita energy consumption and accelerate the transition towards renewable energy," a ...

EconomyThe Hindu|

Growth of eight core sectors halved to 2.3% in February, before West Asia crisis began

The data, released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, shows that domestic production of oil, gas, and petroleum products had been shrinking in the run up to the current supply constraints

EconomyThe Hindu|

Flipkart rolls out 105% bonus payout to employees for 2025

The CHRO noted that the Walmart-backed company has made significant strides in strengthening its core categories and scaling new engines of growth

EconomyThe Hindu|

Natco Pharma’s generic Semaglutide set for roll out today