The 46th meeting of the National Skills Qualifications Committee (NSQC) was held on 13th February 2026, under the chairpersonship of Ms. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Chairperson, National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET). The meeting deliberated on proposals under the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) with the objective of strengthening the quality, relevance and industry alignment of vocational qualifications across the country. The meeting was attended by Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Kumar Gaba, Executive Member, NCVET, Dr. Suhas Deshmukh, Director and Secretary to the Council, Members of the NSQC from Central Ministries/Departments including Ministry of…
Author: Aruna Sharma
Safety is accorded the highest priority on Indian Railways. As a consequence of various safety measures taken over the years, there has been a steep decline in the number of accidents. On Indian Railways, the expenditure on Safety related activities has increased over the years as under:- Expenditure/Budget on Safety related activities (Rs. in Cr.) 2013-14 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 39,200 87,336 1,01,662 1,14,022 1,17,693 Implementation of Kavach i. Kavach is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system. Kavach is a highly technology intensive system, which requires safety certification of highest order (SIL-4). ii. Kavach aids the Loco…
The Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026,organised by the Ministry of Education, concluded in New Delhi today, reaffirming a collective commitment towards responsible AI-driven transformation of India’s education ecosystem. On Day 2, the following two sessions were held: Day 2 – Session 1: Governance Platforms & Scalable AI Systems Moderated by Prof. Manindra Aggarwal, Director, IIT Kanpur, the session highlighted that states are shifting from monitoring to intervention-based governance using AI-enabled platforms. Dashboards are enabling real-time decision-making, and integrated student–teacher–school systems are replacing fragmented tools. The discussion reinforced that scaling AI will require statewide ecosystem platforms rather than standalone solutions. Moderated by…
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the ET Now Global Business Summit 2026 in New Delhi today. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister extended greetings to all present at the Global Business Summit and remarked on the theme, – ‘A Decade of Disruption, A Century of Change’. He highlighted that the past decade of the 21st century has witnessed unprecedented disruptions, including the global pandemic, tension and wars in different regions, and supply chain breakdowns that shook global balance. He emphasized that crises reveal the true strength of a nation and expressed pride that despite these disruptions, India’s decade…
Advanced agricultural machinery designed and manufactured in Pune for Indian farmers. Pune plant produces India’s best-selling sugarcane harvesters, cab combines and balers, powering farm mechanisation in crop solutions CNH, a global leader in agriculture and construction equipment, celebrated its advanced, Made-in-Pune farm mechanisation products at the company’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pune. The Pune plant houses CNH’s strong R&D, engineering and manufacturing capabilities that design, develop and produce world-class harvesting and crop solution equipment in India for both domestic and global markets. The 280,000 square metre facility manufactures combine harvesters, sugarcane harvesters, small square balers, tractors, headers, cabs and implements. Equipped…
भारत में ब्रांडेड लक्ज़री सेगमेंट में उपभोक्ताओं की बेहतरीन मांगों को पूरा करेगी फोर्ब्स ग्लोबल प्रॉपर्टीज़: माइकल डब्ल्यू. जल्बर्ट, सीईओ फोर्ब्स ग्लोबल प्रॉपर्टीज़ ने आज भारत के लिए अपनी दीर्घकालिक रणनीतिक योजना ‘मिशन 2030’ की घोषणा की। यह पहल रेज़िडेंशियल, कमर्शियल और एडवाइजरी सेगमेंट में लक्ज़री रियल एस्टेट के लिए एक अनुशासित और उच्च मानकों पर आधारित दृष्टिकोण को दर्शाती है। सौ वर्षों से अधिक पुराने फोर्ब्स ब्रांड की विश्वसनीयता, भरोसे और नेतृत्व की विरासत पर आधारित, फोर्ब्स ग्लोबल प्रॉपर्टीज़ उत्कृष्ट गुणवत्ता, ईमानदारी और स्थायी मूल्य वाले विशिष्ट रियल एस्टेट एसेट्स का प्रतिनिधित्व करती है, जहाँ विस्तार या संख्या से…
Forbes Global Properties today announced Mission 2030, its long-term strategic vision for India, underscoring a disciplined, standards-led approach to luxury real estate across residential, commercial, and advisory segments. Anchored in the century-old Forbes legacy of credibility, trust, and leadership, Forbes Global Properties represents exceptional real estate assets defined by quality, integrity, and enduring value—prioritising excellence over scale or volume. India is witnessing a pivotal transformation driven by sustained wealth creation, rising global capital inflows, and an increasingly discerning base of High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs) and Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals (UHNIs). In this evolving environment, real aw3estate is emerging as a strategic asset class…
With an objective to enhance capabilities and skilling of workers engaged in the National Highway construction, NHAI will initiate a structured skill development and capacity building program that will be in line with the growing scale, complexity and quality requirements of the expanding National Highway network in the country. The initiative aims to upgrade skills of the construction workers to meet emerging standards of quality control in ongoing projects, as well as to strengthen capabilities for maintenance of developed National Highway assets. In first of its kind exercise, NHAI has undertaken a detailed mapping of the origin of construction labour…
The process of development of new rolling stocks like Vande Sleeper necessitates a holistic approach, combining technological innovation, strategic planning and manufacturing to ensure a safe, reliable and comfortable travel. This involves development of prototype, extensive testing and trials followed by series production. Vande Bharat Sleeper Train manufacturing programme is being executed in a phased manner through prototype development, trials and series production by BEML & Integral Coach Factory, Chennai and technology partners. Induction of these trainsets into regular passenger service will be undertaken in a phased manner based on demand and operational readiness. A total of 260 rakes of…
Coal India Ltd’s board on Wednesday approved setting up an intermediate holding company in Chile to pursue critical minerals opportunities, including lithium and copper, as both countries move closer to finalising a free trade agreement. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal had recently said negotiations between India and Chile for an FTA would be concluded soon and the pact would provide greater access to critical minerals for domestic businesses. Chile has large reserves of lithium, copper, rhenium, molybdenum and cobalt, which are key inputs for sectors such as electronics, automobiles and solar energy.