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Govt focuses on strengthening outcome-based textile research

IANS | August 29, 2026 9:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The government on Saturday emphasised that research undertaken by Textile Research Associations (TRAs) should increasingly be industry-driven, outcome-oriented and measurable, with greater focus on translating research into technologies, patents, prototypes, commercialisation opportunities, import substitution and practical solutions to industry challenges, particularly those faced by MSMEs.

FM Sitharaman discusses Mondelēz's India expansion plans

IANS | August 29, 2026 9:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has discussed opportunities for Mondelēz International to further expand its production, sourcing, services and export footprint in India with the company's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Luca Zaramella, it was announced on Saturday.

Everest, Laljee Godhoo barred from selling compounded hing powder: FSSAI

IANS | August 29, 2026 6:25 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has prohibited the sale of compounded asafoetida (hing powder) by Everest Food Products Private Limited and Laljee Godhoo over alleged non-compliance with prescribed food safety standards, the regulator said on Saturday.

GST Council to meet on Sept 12, likely to discuss registration reforms

IANS | August 29, 2026 6:03 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The 57th meeting of the GST Council -- chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman -- is scheduled to be held here on September 12 with simplification of GST registration for large businesses likely to figure on the agenda, according to an office memorandum circulated by the GST Council secretariat.

India’s DPI becomes global model for inclusive growth: Report

IANS | August 29, 2026 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has emerged as a global blueprint for inclusive growth, with countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America exploring elements of the country’s digital architecture to accelerate service delivery and financial inclusion, a new report has said.

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