The Textiles Ministry approved 23 strategic research projects worth about Rs 60 crore in the areas of Specialty Fibers, Sustainable Textiles, Geotextiles, Mobiltech, and Sports Textiles. These strategic research projects come under the flagship program 'National Technical Textiles Mission'.
Out of these 23 research projects, 12 projects on specialty fibers in agriculture, smart textiles, healthcare, strategic applications, and protective gears, and four in sustainable textiles with application areas in the agriculture and healthcare sectors have been approved. Along with this, five projects from Geotextile and one each from Mobiltech and Sportec have been approved.
commerce ministry approves settlement of trade deals in rupee
Meanwhile, the commerce ministry has approved the creation of bills, payments, and settlement of import-export deals in Indian rupees to promote international trade in the domestic currency. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in July had asked banks to make additional arrangements to conclude export and import transactions in rupees. Because of the increasing interest of the global business community in the Indian currency, RBI had proposed to introduce this facility.
Center gave these instructions to all its departments
The Center has asked all its departments to compulsorily self-disclose public information 'audited' by third parties. According to the Personnel Ministry, all government departments have been ordered to make available to the public most of the information related to their functions, responsibilities, and records available with them. The order states that every ministry and public authority should proactively get those documents audited and disclosed every year by a third party.
Women should play an important role in companies: Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday appealed to women entrepreneurs to play a leadership role. She said at the conference of women directors at BSE Headquarters that the number of women working in high positions in the corporate world is not enough. There is a feeling among women that they need to prove themselves time and again to be in leadership roles. The solution is to include them on the board of directors by guiding and supporting them in this matter.
'Cold attack' in North India due to snowfall on the mountains: Fog will prevail in the plains; Visibility will be less, it may rain again on 19-20
After fresh snowfall in Uttarakhand and Kashmir Valley including Himachal, the 'cold attack' will increase in the entire North India. According to meteorologists, fog will increase in Chandigarh,
IND vs WI: For the first time in 148 years... KL Rahul achieved a unique feat, becoming the first cricketer.
Indian opener KL Rahul scored his 11th century in his Test career against the West Indies. He scored his first century on Indian soil after nine years and his second at home. He had to wait 3211 days
IND vs PAK: 'India will defeat them badly', this former Indian player warned Pakistan; gave advice ahead of the World Cup.
India and Pakistan are scheduled to face each other in the T20 World Cup on February 15th. The World Cup hasn't even started yet, but the rivalry between India and Pakistan is already heating up.
Steve Smith could not do wonders with the bat in the 100th Test, created history with fielding and gave a befitting reply to the audience
Australia's Test specialist player Steve Smith is making new records with his performance. Smith is playing the 100th Test match of his career in the third match of the Ashes series at the historic
Bishnoi community sought help from PM Modi in Salman Khan's Blackbuck hunting case.
Salman Khan is constantly in the news. The Bishnoi community is angry with Salman Khan. Salman Khan was accused of killing a black deer. And the Bishnoi community worships the black deer. For this
Second Booster Dose: Do people still need a second booster dose? Now the government itself has given information
Because of the rapid spread of Corona in many countries of the world including China, the Government of India has also become cautious. The government is continuously issuing guidelines for its
Son of the most dangerous drug lord El Chapo arrested: Gang members fired on the plane in protest, burnt vehicles; 3 security personnel killed
Riots broke out in Mexico following the arrest of Ovidio Guzmán-López, the son of drug lord El Chapo. Gang members protesting against his arrest torched several vehicles on the streets.
How will the air in Delhi-NCR be cleaned?: Reports of funding cuts in Budget 2026, how much will the government spend?
Environmentalists have expressed disappointment with the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that it missed a crucial opportunity to address the country's escalating air pollution and the serious health
Imran Khan's claim - months ago, a conspiracy was hatched to kill me, narrowly saved; 3 bullets were fired from the leg
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has claimed that the conspiracy to kill him was hatched two months ago. Imran has been injured in the attack during the Lahore to Islamabad Long March. Imran
Ram Navami 2023: PM Modi wished Ram Navami, and said- Lord Ram's life is an inspiration for humanity in every era
Ram Navami is being celebrated across the country today. The festival of Ram Navami is being celebrated with traditional devotion and gaiety across the country today. Lord Rama was born on this day.
