September 11, 2026

Kautilya

Economy

Capping of 2 Crore for MEIS Will Not Affect 98% of the Exporters: Shri Goyal;

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal today met the Office-bearers of various Export Promotion Councils (EPCs), to discuss the issues concerning the country’s global trade, ground level situation, and problems being faced by the exporters. Shri Goyal has been holding a series of discussions with the EPCs, particularly since the lockdown. The Commerce Secretary Dr Anup Wadhawan, DGFT Shri Amit Yadav and other senior officers of the Ministry were present in the meeting.

By Kautilya / September 6, 2020
Defense

Indian Army Rescues Chinese Citizens in North Sikkim

Realising danger to the lives of the Chinese citizens which included two men and one woman in sub zero temperatures, the soldiers of Indian Army immediately reached out and provided medical assistance including oxygen, food and warm clothes to protect them from the vagaries of extreme altitude and harsh climatic conditions.

By Kautilya / September 5, 2020
Research

Indian Researches Makes Breakthrough in Developing Better Drugs for Breast Cancer

A new study by the cancer research group at the Department of Biotechnology’s Institute of Life Sciences (DBT-ILS) has resolved the mystery and promises to pave the way for developing better drugs for breast cancer. The researchers have unraveled the molecular mechanism for the phenomenon. It is found that the ERRβ protein is a key substrate of the SCF complex and deregulated activation of the SCF complex due to the NEDDylation of Cullin subunits of the SCF complex, targets ERRβ for degradation in breast cancer.

By Kautilya / September 5, 2020
Defense

India, Russia Finalise AK-47 203 Rifles Deal

India and Russia have finalised a major deal for manufacturing AK-47 203 rifles in India during defence minister Rajnath Singh’s ongoing visit here, the official Russian media reported on Thursday.
The AK-47 203 is the latest and most advanced version of the AK-47 rifle, which will replace the Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) 5.56×45 mm assault rifle.

By Kautilya / September 5, 2020
Infrastructure

Over 3100 Km NH Constructed Against A Target of About 2700 Km

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has surpassed its target for construction of National Highways in the country till the past weekend. During April to August this year, 3181 kilometre NH length was constructed against the target of 2771 kms for this period. This includes 2104 kms by State PWDs, 879 kms by NHAI, and 198 kms by NHIDCL.

By Kautilya / September 5, 2020
Vidya

E-Foundation Stone Laid for National Training Academy for Rural Self Employment Training Institutes

E-Foundation stone laying ceremony of the new training Institute building of National Academy of RUDSETI (NAR) was held yesterday. The NAR undertakes monitoring, mentoring and capacity building of the Rural Self Employment Training Institutes staff (585 RSETIs are spread across 566 districts of the country), State/UT Rural Livelihood Mission staff and the concerned Bank officials on behalf of the Ministry of Rural Development.

By Kautilya / September 5, 2020
Economy

India’s Pharma Firms See Strong Growth

As India battles the Covid-19 pandemic, its pharmaceutical industry and health care services have seen a strong growth. Companies such as Ipca showed improved sales and profitability led by its export’s formulations and APIs (active pharmaceutical ingredient) business which jumped by 72 percent year-on-year (y-o-y). The demand for malaria drug Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate (HCQ) to treat Covid-19 had led the momentum in APIs for Ipca

By Kautilya / September 5, 2020