Department of Posts makes significant progress during ‘Special Campaign 6’

IANS | October 18, 2026 9:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The Department of Posts said on Sunday it will continue to intensify its efforts during the remaining period of 'Special Campaign 6' to achieve the prescribed targets, sustain cleanliness practices, ensure scientific e-waste management and reinforce its commitment to responsive, efficient and citizen-centric governance.

Why nations need to be wary of China’s cheap AI

IANS | October 18, 2026 3:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) There is much to fear from artificial intelligence (AI) developed by Chinese companies such as DeepSeek and Xiaomi China and handed to businesses and governments in the West almost free of charge, according to a report.

FSSAI tightens norms for storage, transport of khoa, paneer, meat and fish

IANS | October 18, 2026 2:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Sunday issued an advisory directing food business operators (FBOs) to ensure proper handling, storage and transportation of perishable food items such as khoa, paneer, meat and fish under controlled temperature conditions throughout the supply chain to safeguard food safety and public health.

FM Sitharaman meets survivors of 2018 Tham Luang cave incident in Bangkok

IANS | October 18, 2026 10:35 AM

Bangkok, Oct 18 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met members and representatives of Thailand’s Wild Boars Football Academy here, including survivors of the 2018 Tham Luang cave incident, in which 13 people, an assistant coach and 12 boys aged between 11 and 16, were trapped in the cave for up to 17 days.

Govt caps trade margins on 137 anti-cancer drugs at 30 pc of MRP

IANS | October 18, 2026 9:04 AM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has capped trade margins on 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs at 30 per cent of the maximum retail price (MRP), a move expected to reduce prices of several cancer medicines by up to 70 per cent and improve affordability for patients, according to an official statement.

Govt pushes FTA utilisation with outreach programme in Rajasthan

IANS | October 17, 2026 8:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) The government has organised an outreach programme, 'Leveraging FTAs ', to create awareness about benefits under India's Free Trade Agreements and facilitate utilisation by exporters in Jaipur, an official statement said on Saturday.