New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) The skill development and innovation initiatives at IIT Guwahati have opened a “practical and result-oriented pathway” for building advanced capabilities in underwater welding, offshore repair and next-generation manufacturing, according to Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal.
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Dr. Deepak Kumar Jaiswal, National Convenor of CONSENT and National President of the National Front of Indian Trade Unions (NFITU), on Saturday welcomed the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government’s new labour codes, calling them a landmark step toward ensuring dignity, safety and fair wages for India’s workforce.
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) In a stark illustration of economic resilience, Harvard Professor Jason Furman has spotlighted India as the world's standout performer in real GDP growth since the Covid-19 pandemic, outpacing even powerhouses like the US and China.
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The Confederation of Central Trade Unions (CONCENT), a joint platform of 14 national labour organisations, has extended strong support to the Union Government’s newly notified Labour Codes, calling them a “historic and progressive transformation” beneficial to nearly 40 crore unorganised workers.
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The Union government's announcement for immediate implementation of the four new progressive Labour Codes has consolidated 29 archaic, colonial-era laws into a simplified, modern, and future-ready framework that prioritises worker welfare while boosting manufacturing and service-sector growth, India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) said on Saturday.
Johannesburg, Nov 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met with Brazil President Inacio Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in South Africa's Johannesburg, highlighting the continuous momentum in India-Brazil ties.
Johannesburg, Nov 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the launch of a new trilateral initiative called the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership.
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Top global organisations such as the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the International Social Security Association (ISSA) have welcomed India’s announcement to bring four Labour Codes into effect -- recognising these reforms as a major step towards strengthening social protection, enhancing minimum wage frameworks and building institutional capacity, the government said on Saturday.
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The government on Saturday said that the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 introduces key reforms to modernise India’s power sector, promoting competition in distribution, strengthening regulatory oversight, and supporting fair pricing mechanisms.
Johannesburg, Nov 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met with British counterpart Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in South Africa's Johannesburg, stating that the current year has brought "new energy" to the India–UK partnership.
