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June 11, 2025 10:04 PM

India, Sweden Discuss Stronger Ties in Trade, Clean Energy and Tech

India and Sweden ​h​ave discussed strengthening collaboration across sectors, including clean energy, digital technology, climate, healthcare and life sciences​, as well as skill development. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal today held a meeting with Benjamin Dousa, Minister for Internati...

June 11, 2025 10:10 PM

India’s social security coverage jumps to 64.3%, ranks 2nd globally: ILO

India’s social security coverage has increased from 19 per cent in 2015 to 64.3 per cent in 2025. According to the latest data from the International Labour Organisation’s ILOSTAT, the coverage reflects a 45 percentage point surge over the past decade. Recognising these efforts, the ILO acknowle...

June 11, 2025 8:59 PM

Submit Anti-Ragging Undertakings or Face Action: UGC To Institutions

UGC has directed institutions that have failed to submit the mandatory anti-ragging undertakings by students and compliance undertakings to submit the Anti-Ragging Compliance and get online undertakings from all students within 30 days. It has asked these institutions to provide a comprehensive rep...

June 11, 2025 8:45 PM

Centre Halves Customs Duty on Crude Edible Oils to 10%

The Centre has reduced the basic customs duty on crude edible oil, including crude sunflower, soybean, and palm oils, from 20 percent to 10 percent. This has resulted in the import duty differential between crude and refined edible oils from 8.75 percent to 19.25 percent.   The Ministry of Consu...

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