India chairs BRICS health meet, pitches lifestyle, mental health focus

IANS | April 15, 2026 9:29 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Union Health and Family Welfare held the first Health Working Group (HWG) meeting under the BRICS framework for 2026 here on Wednesday, bringing together senior health officials and delegates from nine member nations to advance cooperation on public health priorities ranging from tuberculosis research to digital health architecture and mental wellness.

DFS Secretary launches LIC's 'MyLIC', 'Super Sales Saathi' apps

IANS | April 15, 2026 8:56 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Finance Ministry's Department of Financial Services Secretary, M. Nagaraju, on Wednesday launched two next-generation mobile applications of Life Insurance Corporation of India -- ‘MyLIC’ for policyholders and ‘Super Sales Saathi’ for sales intermediaries -- as part of efforts to accelerate the insurer’s digital transformation.

Biofloc Technology boosts fish farming in Palamu under PMMSY, farmers see rise in income

IANS | April 15, 2026 8:55 PM

Palamu (Jharkhand), April 15 (IANS) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is a flagship initiative of the central government. This scheme is playing a transformative role in strengthening the livelihoods of the population in the rural pockets of the country. In Jharkhand’s Palamu district, the adoption of biofloc technology has given a new direction to fish farming. It has significantly improved the income of small farmers as well as fishermen.

Adani Wind commissions NextGen 5 MW wind turbine at Mundra

IANS | April 15, 2026 8:24 PM

Ahmedabad, April 15 (IANS) Adani Wind has commissioned a 5-megawatt (MW) 185-metre rotor diameter wind turbine prototype at Gujarat's Mundra, featuring wind blades among the largest in India and adding to the next generation of turbine platforms emerging in the country.

Cleric endorses Reservation Bill, advises restraint for Muslim women

IANS | April 15, 2026 8:15 PM

Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh), April 15 (IANS) While expressing support for the Women’s Reservation Bill, All India Muslim Jamaat National President Maulana Mufti Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi offered a nuanced view, endorsing greater representation of women in legislatures but cautioning Muslim women against entering politics from an Islamic perspective.

GSRTC gets 4.5 satisfaction rating from 1,702 passengers; safety rated highest

IANS | April 15, 2026 8:14 PM

Gandhinagar, April 15 (IANS) More than 1,700 passengers used the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation’s (GSRTC) newly introduced QR code-based feedback system within its first month, generating a strong average satisfaction rating of 4.5 out of 5 and prompting immediate action on service-related complaints.

Revamped website, mobile app for Commerce Department with 22 languages launched

IANS | April 15, 2026 8:01 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The government on Wednesday launched a redesigned website and bilingual mobile application for the Department of Commerce, offering exporters, importers, and trade stakeholders a single, integrated gateway to trade-related information, government services, and real-time data, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said.