India’s industrial growth accelerates to 5.2 pc in Feb

IANS | March 30, 2026 4:55 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) India’s industrial growth, based on the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), accelerated to 5.2 per cent in February this year, up from 4.8 per cent in January, propelled by a strong growth in the manufacturing sector, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta releases funds, vows to upgrade cow shelters

IANS | March 30, 2026 4:22 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday announced that 40 goshalas or cow shelters in the city will be equipped with all facilities, and the campaign for service, energy from cow dung and cleanliness will be expanded on a broader scale.

Electronic firms not designing products in India won’t get Govt sops: Vaishnaw

IANS | March 30, 2026 3:22 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday made it clear to industry players participating in the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) that companies must invest meaningfully in designing products in India if they wish to continue receiving government support.