Trainee pilot and instructor die after twin-engine aircraft operated by Garg Aviation crashes during local training flight Key Highlights Tecnam P2006T aircraft VT-NBV crashed near Ganga Barrage, around 5 NM from Kanpur Civil Airport. Aircraft was operated by Garg Aviation Ltd., Kanpur. Two people—a trainee pilot and an instructor—were
Two-day event brings together 500+ stakeholders as Centre pushes stronger financing, technology, training and market access for micro food processing enterprises Key Highlights 500+ stakeholders participated in the two-day PMFME Conclave 2026 in New Delhi. Top-performing States, Union Territories, banks, SRLMs, SULMs, DNOs and DRPs recognised for PMFME
Chirag Paswan inaugurates two-day food processing conclave; MoUs with APEDA, ONDC and NABKISAN aim to strengthen market access for micro food businesses Key Highlights PMFME Bazaar brings together food enterprises from 25 States and Union Territories. Exhibition showcases millet products, spices, pickles, snacks, beverages and traditional foods. More than
Strategic action plan to focus on scientific breeding, biosecurity, quality standards, traceability and global market access for ornamental fisheries Key Highlights Vice President to release Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031 strategic action plan in Agatti, Lakshadweep, on August 31. Plan will create a national framework for ornamental fisheries development,
Proposed fisheries MoU to support knowledge exchange, sustainable seafood value chains, mariculture and digital fisheries management across the Indian Ocean Key Highlights India and Seychelles discuss a dedicated bilateral MoU on fisheries and aquaculture with an advanced work plan. Cooperation areas include tuna fisheries, mariculture, hatcheries, stock assessment
Centre approves 5.39 lakh tonnes for 2026 season; NAFED and NCCF-led procurement gives registered farmers access to assured MSP market Key Highlights 5.33 lakh tonnes of summer Moong procured in Madhya Pradesh during the 2026 season. Centre approved total procurement of 5,39,072 metric tonnes, including an additional 84,492
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says sports and education must go hand in hand; youth participation seen as key to Viksit Bharat vision Key Highlights Students at Mata Sundari College seek stronger sports infrastructure and coaching in rural and remote areas. Suggestions include sports psychology, stress management and
36th Vice Chancellors’ Conference in New Delhi focuses on technology-driven agriculture, field-level research and preparing youth as entrepreneurs and job creators Key Highlights Agricultural education to be assessed by its impact on farmers and field-level outcomes, rather than degrees awarded. Government calls for stronger links between agricultural universities,