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National Governance & Policy 23 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Chirag Paswan Urges India to Move Rice Strategy From Volume to Value

Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan has called for a decisive shift in India’s rice economy, arguing that the country must move beyond bulk output and focus on processing, quality, branding, traceability, sustainability and value addition. His remarks reflect a broader policy push to capture more value within the food chain rather than relying primarily on commodity-scale production and exports.

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National Governance & Policy23 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

India’s Statistics Ministry Seeks Wider Labour Lens in PLFS, Eyes Unpaid Work and Platform Jobs

India’s statistics ministry has proposed changes to the Periodic Labour Force Survey to better capture unpaid work and the fast-growing digital platform workforce, in a move that could sharpen the country’s labour-market picture. The proposal reflects a broader push to measure economic activity that traditional surveys often miss, including household care, volunteer work and unpaid trainee roles.

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National Governance & Policy19 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Women and Child Development Ministry Trains Senior Officials on AI Under Special Campaign 6.0

The Ministry of Women and Child Development has held an artificial intelligence workshop for senior officials as part of Special Campaign 6.0, signaling a push to modernize administrative practice through data-driven tools. The initiative reflects a broader government effort to improve efficiency, record management, and service delivery across public institutions.

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India Sports & Cricket15 Oct 2026, 07:06 PM IST

Sports Ministry Reviews Asian Games Plans, Presses India to Deliver Results and Build for 2030

India’s sports ministry has undertaken a wide-ranging review of the country’s Asian Games performance, with the discussion extending beyond immediate results to the deeper question of whether the system is preparing athletes for sustained success. The review also addressed the sensitive issue of injured athletes travelling to Aichi-Nagoya, a concern raised by Indian Olympic Association president P.T. Usha, while examining readiness for the 2028 Olympics, the Commonwealth Games and the 2030 Asian Games.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 04:22 PM IST

Finance Ministry to Review Bank-Led Push on Financial Inclusion on Tuesday

The Finance Ministry will meet heads of banks on Tuesday to assess the progress of India’s flagship financial inclusion programmes, including Jan Dhan, Mudra, and key insurance schemes. The review is expected to focus on account penetration, credit access for small businesses, and the depth of social security coverage across the banking system.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 01:38 PM IST

Finance Ministry to Review Bank-Led Push on Financial Inclusion on Tuesday

The Finance Ministry will meet heads of banks on Tuesday to assess the pace and reach of India’s financial inclusion agenda, with a particular focus on flagship schemes such as Jan Dhan, Mudra, and key social security programmes. The review is expected to examine how effectively banks are expanding access to savings, credit, insurance, and entrepreneurship support across underserved segments.

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India Sports & Cricket15 Oct 2026, 10:12 AM IST

Sports Ministry to Conduct Day-Long Review of India’s Asian Games 2026 Performance Next Week

The Sports Ministry is preparing a detailed, day-long review of India’s below-par performance at the Asian Games 2026, with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya expected to lead the exercise next week. The meeting is likely to examine results across disciplines, assess preparation gaps, and identify structural fixes as India recalibrates its continental ambitions.

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National Governance & Policy23 Oct 2026, 08:01 PM IST

Mysuru Among 17 Cities Chosen for PM SVANidhi Street Food Hubs

Mysuru has been selected as one of 17 cities for a new street food hub initiative under the Union government’s PM SVANidhi programme, aimed at creating organised vending spaces with better hygiene and customer facilities. The move is designed to formalise a vital urban food economy while improving food safety, vendor livelihoods and the public experience in high-footfall areas.

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National Governance & Policy23 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Indian Agriculture Showcased at World Food Prize Foundation Symposium as Student Wins Global Youth Honour

India’s agricultural research and policy community received international visibility at the World Food Prize Foundation Symposium 2026, where the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences highlighted the country’s advances in science-led farming, innovation, and food security. The event also brought a notable youth milestone, with an Indian student winning the Global Youth Institute award, underscoring the growing role of young talent in shaping the future of agriculture.

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Startups & Venture Capital20 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Curefoods Pilots MegaBite to Enter Budget Food Delivery Market

Cloud kitchen operator Curefoods has begun piloting MegaBite, a new app aimed at the budget food delivery segment, marking a strategic move beyond its core restaurant and kitchen brands. The test underscores how Indian food-tech operators are seeking lower-ticket, value-led demand as consumers become more price-sensitive and competition intensifies across delivery platforms.

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Startups & Venture Capital20 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Flipkart Targets Late-October Launch for Food Delivery Push, Report Says

Walmart-owned Flipkart is reportedly preparing to launch its food delivery service, Eat-in by Minutes, by the end of October, marking a fresh expansion beyond ecommerce into quick-commerce adjacent services. The move would place the company in direct competition with entrenched players in India’s crowded food delivery market, where scale, logistics efficiency, and customer acquisition costs remain decisive.

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National Governance & Policy18 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

India Bets on Nutrient-Rich Purple Potato to Strengthen Food Security and Farm Innovation

India is advancing a nutrient-rich purple potato as part of a broader push to diversify crops, improve nutritional outcomes, and support climate-resilient agriculture. The initiative reflects a policy shift toward value-added horticulture and science-led farming, with implications for public nutrition, farmer incomes, and seed innovation.

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Startups & Venture Capital16 Oct 2026, 01:14 PM IST

Swiggy Bets on India’s Untapped Majority as Food Delivery Enters Its Next Phase

Swiggy’s Food Marketplace chief Rohit Kapoor said the company’s next growth engine lies in the vast majority of Indians who have not yet tried food delivery, even as usage deepens among existing customers. Speaking at TechSparks 2026, he argued that affordability, younger consumers and shifting eating habits will expand the market well beyond today’s core users. Kapoor also pointed to a striking concentration of demand, with some households now receiving more than 200 deliveries a week.

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