WFI 2025 secures investment pledges of Rs 1.02 lakh crore, likely to create 64,000 jobs

New Delhi- World Food India 2025, organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, concluded on Sunday with 26 leading domestic and global companies signing MoUs for investments to the tune of an impressive Rs 1,02,046.89 crore, marking one of the largest ever commitments to invest in India’s food processing sector, according to an official…

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Himachal’s Spiti recognised as India’s first Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve

Shimla- Himachal Pradesh’s Spiti Valley in Lahaul-Spiti district has been recognised as India’s first Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve under UNESCO’s prestigious Man and the Biosphere (MAB) programme. The recognition was formally conferred during the 37th International Coordinating Council (MAB-ICC) meeting held in Hangzhou, China, from September 26 to 28.With this inclusion, India now has 13…

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Bhupender Yadav plants one millionth tree at Heartfulness headquarters

Hyderabad- Union Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Sunday planted one millionth tree at Kanha Shanti Vanam, the headquarters of non-profit Organisation ‘Heartfulness’ on the outskirts of Hyderabad. The event held to mark the 70th birthday celebrations of Daaji, the guide of Heartfulness and President of Shri Ram Chandra Mission, was…

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J&K Police enforce community duty on three found intoxicated in public

Srinagar- Police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Sunday enforced community service on three persons found intoxicated in public on the court’s orders. A police statement said on Sunday, “In a significant step towards ensuring peace, order and social responsibility in the district, Bandipora Police, on the directions of the Hon’ble Court, implemented community…

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Harsh Vardhan elected youngest ever Bihar Cricket Association president

Patna- The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) announced the results of its 2025 office-bearer elections on Sunday, confirming Harsh Vardhan’s unopposed election as president. At only 24 years old, he made history as the youngest BCA chief, signifying a generational change in BCA’s leadership and injecting new energy into Bihar’s top cricket organisation. Priya Kumari will…

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India must resolve to become ‘Atmanirbhar’, says PM Modi in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

New Delhi- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the country must resolve to become ‘Atmanirbhar’ (self-reliant), and a path to this is through Swadeshi. He stressed making ‘Vocal for Local’ a “shopping mantra”. Addressing the 126th episode of his monthly radio programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi said, “In the coming days, festivals and…

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