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Centre to remove 11% cotton import duty as prices soar – A big win for Indian textiles
The Union government will remove the 11% cotton import duty till October 2026, giving relief to textile manufacturers hit by soaring cotton prices due to the West Asia war.
Home Minister Amit Shah announces high-level committee to examine unnatural demographic changes
Making the announcement of the formation of the committee, Home Minister Amit Shah said that Infiltration and other reasons causing Unnatural Demographic Change pose a very significant challenge to the present and future of any nation.
The Industrial Production Index is changing: Updated index will match the new economy
India is set to revamp the Industrial Production Index with a new base year, expanded sector coverage, and updated weights to better reflect modern industry, energy transition, and utility services.
Fuel panic driven by hoarding, not shortage: Centre alerts states, asks them to keep a close watch on hoarders
The Centre has already held discussions with all states and union territories, asking them to keep a close watch on the situation and ensure there is no hoarding or mismanagement of petrol and diesel stocks.
BHAVYA scheme opens a new window for increasing India’s industrial growth by strengthening manufacturing base
The Centre has opened applications from June 1 for the first phase of the BHAVYA scheme, under which states can seek approval for industrial parks designed to boost manufacturing, ease of doing business, and economic growth .
Delhi approves ₹860 crore cleanup plan for Najafgarh drain, how it is an important step towards cleaning Yamuna
Delhi has approved an ₹860 crore plan to build 12 decentralised sewage treatment plants in the Najafgarh zone, aiming to protect the Yamuna by treating sewage before it reaches the drain.