The PM Mitra mega textile project in Kalaburagi faces severe delays, risking 1,00,000 direct jobs. Public anger grows as state govt's lack of interest stalls the Rs 10,000 crore investment. Read why this critical project is lagging.
Welspun Living achieves the top global ESG score in Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods for 2025 by S&P Global. Discover how this Indian giant leads in sustainability.
Rajasthan govt announces new stringent law to prevent water theft and ensure equitable distribution. Major projects like ERCP worth Rs 9400 crore underway to address scarcity. Read more.
A massive strike by weaving unit workers in Surat's Pandesara and Bhestan has forced 1,500 units to shut down. Nearly 15,000 workers demand higher wages after failed negotiations. Read the full story.
Directors of Siddhasiri Ethanol and Power Plant refute claims of sugarcane weight discrepancies, calling them politically motivated. Legal metrology department confirms weighing machine accuracy.
New Delhi's Connaught Place 'CP LYF' smart city project lies in ruins. Public Wi-Fi is unusable, charging ports are stolen or broken, and digital displays show only ads. Discover the broken promises of digital India.
Telangana has approached the Supreme Court to restrain Andhra Pradesh from proceeding with the Polavaram-Nallamala Sagar link project, alleging violations of the State Reorganisation Act and water tribunal awards. Read the full details.
Indore Municipal Corporation launches a Rs 2 crore Waste Cloth Processing Plant at Devguradia Trenching Ground. The PPP project will convert textile waste into reusable yarn, generating monthly revenue and boosting the city's 'Waste to Wealth' model. Read
A capacity-building workshop in Patna aims to reactivate Complex Resource Centres as collaborative academic hubs, focusing on teacher support, digital tools, and foundational learning goals under NIPUN Bihar.
Karnataka Minister M B Patil requests the Civil Aviation Ministry to extend UDAN financial support from 3 to 7-10 years to prevent airport closures. Learn about the state's regional connectivity crisis.
The Central Government approves a major ₹48.69 crore road and bridge project in Haroli, Himachal Pradesh, enhancing connectivity and boosting local development. Read more about this crucial infrastructure push.
Maharashtra govt's Rs 95.18 crore Tajbagh development phase-2 remains stalled despite March 2024 approval. Residents await crucial notification for rehabilitation works. Read more.
Telangana's unique Siddipet Batik paintings, depicting rural life, are in the race for a Geographical Indication tag. Learn about this art form's journey and its special techniques. Read more!
Surat police arrest two men for the murder of Gagan Das in Sachin GIDC. The killing followed an argument over filming in a park. Read the full investigation details.
Dibrugarh deploys US-made geo textile bags and porcupine structures along the Brahmaputra to combat erosion ahead of monsoon. WRD engineers explain the dual-strategy for sustainable bank protection.
Veteran actor Helen and Rajat Bedi attended a dazzling fashion show in Amritsar celebrating Punjab's rich craft heritage. The event highlighted Phulkari, handlooms, and sustainable fashion.
The 40-km Qadian-Beas rail line, stalled since 1929, is finally set for construction. Railway Minister directs officials to clear all hurdles, promising a boost to Batala's industry. Read the full story.
Minister Priyank Kharge criticizes the central government for failing to release funds for key state schemes, linking rupee's fall to poor economic health. Read his full allegations.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated an Integrated Textile & Tourism Centre in Meghalaya, pledging new Weavers' Service Centres across the Northeast to boost the region's silk and handloom heritage.
A cheetah cub born in the wild at Kuno National Park has died, marking the third cheetah death this year. Officials confirm the cause was severe dehydration and weakness.
A worker's death triggered a major strike in Surat's Bamroli textile hub, halting 150 units. Workers demand higher wages as owners and police negotiate. Read the full story.
Cornell University researchers develop an ultrablack textile absorbing 99.87% light, inspired by bird-of-paradise feathers. This flexible fabric could revolutionise fashion, solar tech, and camouflage.
Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra criticizes BJP govt over Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal-ERCP progress, claims Yamuna water won't reach Shekhawati. Read the full story.
A 22-year-old man, Sachin, died on the spot after a high-speed bike accident near an under-construction tollgate on Kalaburagi-Yadgiri road. The incident was captured on CCTV. Read the full details.
The crucial survey for Thane's delayed Airoli-Kalwa elevated rail corridor faces a halt as NCP-SP demands a written rehabilitation pact for 750+ affected slum families. Read the full story.
On March 1, 1925, the Indian government abolished the excise duty on cotton, a landmark move that revitalized the domestic textile industry and boosted economic self-reliance. Discover the full story behind this pivotal fiscal decision.
Signoria Creation Limited announces a strategic acquisition of a 60% stake in Herble Prints Private Limited for Rs 4.5 crore, expanding its textile portfolio. Read the full details.
Business leader Ramkumar Sankarapandian acquires two textile units in Surat, marking a strategic entry into India's textile sector. This major move signals new investment and growth for the industry. Read more.
A large-scale rally by Dalit organisations in Karnataka's Chittapur passed without incident. Authorities deployed heavy security to ensure law and order. Read the full report.
BWSSB plans a Rs 20 crore solar project for Cauvery Stage VI pumping stations, aiming for partial or full solar power. DPR ready for four stations.