Chandigarh, Mar 21: Tata Steel has marked a significant milestone in its sustainability journey with the inauguration of India’s first scrap-based Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) plant […]
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SAIM Brings Mythology, Ornamented Bodies and Sculptural Silhouettes to Lakmé Fashion Week’s GenNext 2026
Mumbai, Maharashtra, Mar 21: Designer SAIM steps into the spotlight at Lakmé Fashion Week 2026 as part of the GenNext lineup, unveiling a collection inspired […]
No Hike in Urea Prices; Smaller Bag Size Aimed at Promoting Balanced Use
New Delhi, March 21 (BNP): The Government of India has clarified that there is no proposal to increase urea prices, stating that the recent reduction […]
T.N. Natarajan Assumes Charge as Director (Commercial) at SAIL
New Delhi, March 20 (BNP): T. N. Natarajan has taken charge as Director (Commercial) of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), effective March 19, 2026. […]
Centre, States Discuss Energy Security at Bharat Electricity Summit 2026; DISCOM Reports Released
New Delhi, March 20 (BNP): Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar chaired a high-level ministerial meeting with States and Union Territories during the Bharat Electricity […]
Govt Invites Global Bids for Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing Under Rs.7,280 Crore Scheme
New Delhi, March 21 (BNP): The Ministry of Heavy Industries has invited global bids for setting up integrated Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnet manufacturing facilities […]
Sitharaman Launches ‘PRARAMBH 2026’ Campaign to Promote New Income Tax Act
New Delhi, March 21 (BNP): Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday launched ‘PRARAMBH 2026’, a nationwide awareness campaign aimed at educating […]
Centre Reviews Agriculture Sector, Orders Swift Relief for Farmers Hit by Adverse Weather
New Delhi, March 20 (BNP): Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan conducted a comprehensive review of the agriculture sector, focusing on crop […]
Inspected Celebrates Florida Legislature’s Unanimous Passage of Building Inspection Reform That Reduces Fees, Speeds Timelines, and Cuts Red Tape
PLANTATION, Fla., March 21, 2026 – Inspected, a Florida-based, tech-enabled private provider offering alternative plan review and remote virtual inspections for residential and commercial contractors, celebrates the […]
HPWWI Records 100 percent Success Rate in Maiden WorldSkills Preparation Effort; Five Candidates Advance to Nationals in Shanghai
Agra, Mar 20th: Hettich Poddar Woodworking Institute (HPWWI) has achieved a remarkable milestone in its first-ever WorldSkills preparation initiative, with all six of its candidates securing medals at the Regional competition – resulting in a 100% success rate. The journey began with the launch of HPWWI ‘s WorldSkills preparation camp on September 11, 2025, aimed at identifying and nurturing high-potential talent in woodworking trades. Sixteen candidates were initially shortlisted across three skill categories (Joinery, Cabinet Making, and Carpentry) and underwent intensive, industry-aligned training. Following District and State-level competitions, six candidates advanced to the Regional stage, emerging from a highly competitive pool of over 700 participants across the North Zone. Held in Agra from March 11 to 14, 2026, the Regional competition brought together more than 300 participants and was attended by senior dignitaries from the skill development ecosystem, including the Hon’ble Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. Demonstrating exceptional skill and preparation, all six HPWWI participants secured podium finishes: ● Lucky Kumar (Joinery) – Gold ● Lavkush (Joinery) – Silver ● Shubham Jangra (Joinery) – Bronze ● Ankit Vishwakarma (Cabinet making) – Gold ● Rahul Jangra (Cabinet Making) – Silver ● Junaid (Carpentry) – Silver Five of these candidates have qualified for the National competition, scheduled later this month, where they will compete for a chance to represent India at the WorldSkills International stage in Shanghai. […]