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    87 Proposals Received under BHAVYA Scheme during First Round of Phase-I
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    BHAVYA Scheme project selection uses challenge-based evaluation of infrastructure, industrial ecosystems, and policy enablers under prescribed eligibility criteria.
    BHAVYA Scheme Phase-I proposals submitted by State and Union Territory governments will be evaluated and scored under prescribed eligibility and evaluation criteria. Challenge-based project selection considers connectivity and site suitability, quality of core, value-added and social infrastructure in the detailed project report, and the industrial ecosystem and policy enablers. The Scheme guidelines provide for completion of the first-phase selection process within one year from notification.
    August 7, 2026
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    Multilateral trade cooperation preserves developing economies' policy space while advancing MSME finance, diversified value chains and digital services.
    BRICS ministers adopted measures supporting a development-centred multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization at its core, preservation of Special and Differential Treatment, binding two-tier dispute settlement, and developing economies' policy space for food security and public stockholding. MSME measures include study of an invoice discounting mechanism and credit-assessment principles focused on cash flow rather than collateral. Value-chain measures provide for a GVC Action Plan, technical cooperation, Special Economic Zone cooperation and digitised trade documents, alongside principles for trusted cross-border digitally delivered services.
    August 7, 2026
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    Digital public procurement promotes transparent sourcing, reduced seller charges, competition monitoring and evidence-based spending oversight through an integrated marketplace.
    Government e-Marketplace digitises public procurement through a unified platform promoting transparency, efficiency, good governance and wider supplier participation. Seller-facing measures include reduced transaction charges, exemption of smaller orders, a cap on maximum transaction fees and reduced vendor assessment fees. The platform uses Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning tools to identify suspected cartelisation, collusion and order splitting, while its digital transactional trail supports expenditure monitoring, identification of inefficiencies and evidence-based policy interventions.
    August 7, 2026
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    Criminal justice, extremist-material regulation and administrative schemes feature in reports on prosecutions, demolition practices, loan waivers and fuel policy.
    Criminal justice reports cover bail and an expedited trial in an assault prosecution, arrest for allegedly sheltering an accused, allegations of rape and murder of a minor, and claimed irregularities in a police recruitment examination. Regulatory developments include a ban on extremist literature associated with proscribed organisations and judicial disapproval of coercive demolition. Administrative coverage includes farmer loan-waiver transfers following Aadhaar authentication and debate over the E20 fuel-blending programme.
    August 7, 2026
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    Foreign exchange reserves rose as foreign currency assets, gold holdings, Special Drawing Rights and IMF reserve position increased.
    India's foreign exchange reserves increased during the week ended July 31, principally because of higher foreign currency assets and gold reserves. Foreign currency assets include US dollar valuation effects arising from movements in currencies such as the euro, pound and yen. Special Drawing Rights and India's reserve position with the International Monetary Fund also increased. The movement followed measures to attract foreign exchange inflows, including an FCNR(B) measure, after earlier reserve declines associated with rupee pressure and dollar sales for foreign exchange market intervention.
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    Farm loan waiver eligibility depends on verified beneficiary status and Aadhaar authentication for direct credit of eligible crop-loan relief.
    The farm loan waiver scheme covers eligible short-term crop loans within the prescribed ceiling and eligibility period. Waiver amounts are credited to verified bank accounts after field verification and completion of Aadhaar authentication. Aadhaar authentication is the operative condition for automatic processing of benefits, while eligibility rules and technical conditions have raised concerns about exclusion of distressed farmers.
    August 7, 2026
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    Corporate agency distribution expands access to life insurance products, supporting insurance awareness, financial inclusion and long-term household financial protection.
    A corporate agency arrangement enables J&K Bank to distribute SBI Life Insurance protection, savings, retirement and child-oriented life insurance plans through its branch network. The partnership aims to improve insurance access, awareness, financial literacy and long-term financial planning for households, particularly in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. It is intended to expand insurance penetration, strengthen household financial protection and support financial inclusion in line with the IRDAI vision of "Insurance for All by 2047".
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    Cross-border smuggling controls target narcotics, poppy seeds and areca nuts entering through the Indo-Myanmar border region.
    Cross-border smuggling enforcement targeted methamphetamine, foreign-origin poppy seeds and areca nuts allegedly brought from Myanmar. Methamphetamine concealed in an ambulance was seized under the NDPS Act, 1985. Poppy seeds and areca nuts recovered in separate operations were seized under the Customs Act, 1962. Poppy-seed imports are restricted to designated countries and require registration to ensure traceability and prevent illicit produce entering legitimate supply chains. The enforcement action addresses circumvention of customs controls and regulated import requirements.
    August 7, 2026
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    Direct benefit transfer for welfare pensions replaces cooperative-bank doorstep delivery, while retaining limited home service for excluded beneficiaries.
    Direct Benefit Transfer for social security and welfare pensions is to be made through Aadhaar-linked bank accounts, replacing cooperative-bank doorstep delivery. Home delivery remains available for bedridden persons and others who cannot be excluded. The change is associated with delays in remitting undistributed amounts, record-update failures, reconciliation issues, duplicate payments, and incomplete Aadhaar-based payment implementation. Concerns have been raised that mandatory bank-account credit may disadvantage beneficiaries dependent on doorstep delivery.
    August 7, 2026
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    Direct Benefit Transfer for welfare pensions replaces doorstep cooperative-bank delivery, while home delivery remains for bedridden beneficiaries.
    Direct Benefit Transfer of social security and welfare pensions is to be made mandatory through Aadhaar-linked bank accounts, replacing cooperative-bank doorstep distribution. Home delivery continues for completely bedridden beneficiaries and others who cannot be excluded. The change addresses delays in remitting undistributed amounts, record-update and reconciliation deficiencies, duplicate payments linked to incomplete Aadhaar-based payments, delivery incentive costs, and the need to comply with Direct Benefit Transfer norms to avoid loss of central financial assistance.
    August 7, 2026
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    Customs trade data show moderating July growth while high-technology exports, vehicles and advanced manufacturing supplies remain strongly supported.
    Customs and trade data showed that China's July export and import growth moderated and its trade surplus narrowed from the preceding month. Typhoon-related port disruptions affected trade flows, but demand for electronics and green technology products supported elevated values. High-technology items, vehicles, electronics and machinery recorded strong January-July export growth, while trade performance varied among the United States, the European Union and Southeast Asia.
    August 7, 2026
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    BRICS industrial cooperation advances MSME, photovoltaic, startup and logistics frameworks alongside resilient trade and digital services collaboration.
    BRICS industrial cooperation under PartNIR was strengthened through a Joint Declaration and institutional measures addressing MSMEs, photovoltaics, startup-led innovation, and resilient transport and logistics. The measures include an SME cooperation framework, Terms of Reference and an Action Plan for photovoltaic industry cooperation, and a startup innovation action plan. Trade discussions focused on the multilateral trading system, MSME participation in international trade, resilient global value chains, and cross-border digitally delivered services within a rules-based trading framework.
    August 7, 2026
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    Certified organic export promotion: BIOFACH INDIA facilitates buyer-seller engagement, certification awareness, traceability discussions and international market access.
    BIOFACH INDIA 2026 promotes certified organic exports by providing a platform for Indian organic enterprises to showcase diverse certified products and engage with overseas buyers through structured Buyer-Seller Meets. Technical sessions address organic certification, traceability, sustainability, quality standards, international regulatory requirements and export-market expectations. The initiative supports quality assurance, international market access, export linkages and sustainable agricultural practices across the organic value chain.
    August 6, 2026
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    Device-based loan recovery restrictions protect essential mobile functions while permitting gradual locking only for lender-financed devices.
    Technology-based recovery mechanisms cannot restrict or disable a borrower's mobile device unless the bank financed acquisition of that device. Where permitted, banks must adopt a gradual approach and preserve essential functions, including incoming calls, SMS access, and emergency SOS features. Regulated entities and service providers must obtain manufacturer or operating-system certification for device-locking technology. Disclosure of borrower or guarantor information to recovery personnel must be limited to what is necessary for loan-recovery duties.
    August 6, 2026
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    Bilateral trade agreement negotiations should secure tariff certainty, protect key exports, strengthen supply chains, and support vulnerable small industries.
    An early Bilateral Trade Agreement is proposed to protect Indian interests, secure tariff exemptions for key exports, reduce barriers affecting industrial products, and create predictable trade conditions. Recommended measures include financial and export-credit support for small industries, real-time monitoring of customs requirements, documentation assistance, and timely policy support against tariff and non-tariff barriers. Export strategy should develop knowledge services and critical supply-chain integration, while a National Fund should assist suppliers with redesign, tooling, certification and entry into new global supply chains.
    August 6, 2026
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    Ethanol imports for fuel blending remain excluded from trade commitments, with domestic producers continuing to supply the blending programme.
    Ethanol imports for fuel blending remain outside concessions or commitments in India-US trade discussions. Under the Ethanol Blended with Petrol Programme, ethanol procurement is governed solely by domestic policy requirements and is sourced entirely from domestic producers. Claims of existing or intended large-scale ethanol imports from the United States for fuel blending, or of a policy change permitting them, are stated to be baseless.
    August 6, 2026
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    Domestic ethanol sourcing for fuel blending continues unchanged, with no import commitments or concessions involving United States ethanol.
    Ethanol used for fuel blending under the Ethanol Blended with Petrol Programme is sourced entirely from domestic producers, with no imports from the United States for that purpose. No concessions or commitments on importing United States ethanol for fuel blending have been made in trade discussions. Fuel blending and ethanol procurement continue to be governed solely by domestic policy requirements, and claims of a policy change allowing large-scale imports are incorrect.
    August 6, 2026
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    Patent and trade marks agent qualification examinations require written-paper minimums, aggregate passing scores, and viva voce assessment for registration.
    Patent and trade marks agent examinations comprise an objective Paper I, a descriptive Paper II and a viva voce assessing suitability to practise before the Intellectual Property Office. Candidates must secure the stipulated minimum marks in each written paper and the required aggregate score to pass. Registration in the relevant Register of Patent Agents or Register of Trade Marks Agents is available only to candidates who satisfy all prescribed eligibility conditions and qualify the examination.
    August 6, 2026
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    Draft NBFC credit-facilities amendments open for stakeholder consultation through designated online and email feedback channels.
    Draft amendments to the Non-Banking Financial Companies credit-facilities framework have been released for public consultation. Regulated entities and other interested stakeholders may submit comments or feedback through the 'Connect 2 Regulate' platform or by email using the specified subject line.
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    Mandatory jute packaging reservations were urged to protect cultivators, mill workers, crop absorption, and environmentally sustainable packaging.
    Mandatory jute packaging reservations were sought to be retained at full coverage for foodgrains and increased for sugar packaging for the forthcoming Jute Year. The submission before the Standing Advisory Committee emphasised absorption of bumper jute output, remunerative prices for cultivators, uninterrupted mill operations, and protection of farm and worker livelihoods. It also stressed that biodegradable jute bags offer an environmentally friendly alternative to HDPE and polypropylene woven sacks, and that dilution of compulsory packaging could undermine plastic-pollution reduction efforts.

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      Energy-Efficient Ceiling Lighting Trends for 2025

      October 28, 2025

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      New Delhi [India], October 27: The way we light up our homes is evolving rapidly, with energy efficiency now taking centre stage. In 2025, the focus isn’t just on saving power bills, but on blending sustainable living with stylish interiors. From smarter designs to versatile applications, ceiling lights are redefining modern homes while complementing other solutions like indoor wall lights. With the latest innovations, homeowners can now create well-lit spaces that are efficient, elegant, and future-ready. Smarter Technology for Smarter Homes Smart home lighting is no longer a luxury but now a mainstream trend. Ceiling lights in 2025 are increasingly being designed to connect seamlessly with voice assistants and apps, allowing easy control of brightness, scheduling, and even colour tones. This shift towards automation not only makes life more convenient but also ensures energy is used more thoughtfully, reducing wastage without compromising comfort. The Role of LED Innovation LEDs remain at the heart of energy-efficient ceiling lights in 2025. With advancements in LED technology, today’s fixtures are brighter, longer-lasting, and consume even less energy. Their adaptability allows for varied designs, from recessed ceiling lights to grand chandeliers, while still being cost-effective and eco-friendly. This makes them the go-to choice for homeowners looking to combine style with sustainability. Ceiling Light Trends to Look Out For Ceiling lights are the backbone of modern interior design. In 2025, the trends focus on blending efficiency with style, ensuring your spaces feel both practical and visually stunning. From smart controls to bold statement pieces, ceiling lighting is evolving to match the dynamic needs of contemporary homes. Here are some energy-efficient ceiling light trends you can look out for in 2025. Minimalist and Sleek Designs Modern homes are embracing minimalism, and lighting follows suit. Ceiling lights are being designed with slim profiles, flush mounts, and discreet fixtures that merge effortlessly with ceilings. This sleek approach enhances interiors without overwhelming them, giving spaces a clean and contemporary feel. The growing popularity of minimalist lights also pairs beautifully with indoor wall lights, creating layered lighting that’s both efficient and visually appealing. These designs also make rooms appear more spacious, as they eliminate bulky fixtures that can crowd ceilings. Their understated elegance allows them to complement a wide range of décor styles, from modern apartments to classic homes. By focusing on simplicity, minimalist ceiling lights highlight functionality while still bringing a touch of sophistication to interiors. Tunable Light Temperatures One of the most exciting trends in 2025 is tunable ceiling lighting. Homeowners can now adjust the colour temperature depending on the time of day or mood. Bright white light for productive mornings, warm tones for relaxed evenings, and balanced daylight for reading or tasks are all available at a touch. This versatility enhances energy efficiency by ensuring the right light is used at the right time and thereby reducing unnecessary consumption. They also allow households to personalise lighting for different activities, whether it’s working from home or entertaining guests. With intuitive controls, tunable ceiling lights bring both functionality and ambience into everyday living. Sustainable Materials and Eco-Friendly Designs Sustainability is shaping lighting design in new ways. Ceiling lights are now being crafted with eco-friendly materials and finishes that not only reduce environmental impact but also elevate interiors. From recycled metals to natural finishes, these fixtures are proof that style and sustainability can go hand in hand. Paired with energy-efficient LED technology, they represent the perfect balance between conscious living and modern aesthetics. Many designers are also experimenting with biodegradable and responsibly sourced materials, making lighting choices more planet-friendly. Apart from appealing to environmentally conscious homeowners, this shift sets a new standard in interior design. By choosing sustainable ceiling lights, households can contribute to greener living while still enjoying modern style and comfort. Statement Lighting Meets Efficiency Ceiling lighting is no longer just about illumination. It’s about making a style statement. In 2025, bold yet energy-efficient designs are on the rise. Geometric shapes, layered structures, or soft glowing diffusers that create a focal point in living rooms or dining areas are in demand. These statement lights work harmoniously with indoor wall lights, giving homeowners creative freedom to design spaces that are functional and expressive. Statement fixtures are also versatile, doubling up as conversation starters while complementing different décor themes. Layered Lighting for Better Ambience Instead of relying on a single source of light, homeowners are embracing the idea of layered lighting. Ceiling lights provide general illumination, while indoor wall lights add depth and accent. This combination not only enhances ambience but also saves energy, as you can switch between layers depending on the activity. Whether it’s a quiet movie night or a lively family dinner, layered lighting ensures efficiency without compromising mood. It also gives homeowners the flexibility to highlight architectural features or décor elements without overpowering the room. By balancing brightness levels, layered lighting reduces eye strain and creates a more welcoming environment. Style Meets Sustainability As homes continue to evolve, lighting is becoming an integral part of sustainable living. From smart technology and tunable tones to sustainable materials and bold statement pieces, these trends are designed to transform how homes feel and function. Ceiling lights are no longer just practical fixtures, but have become adaptable solutions designed for modern lifestyles. When paired with indoor wall lights, they create a balanced and dynamic atmosphere that enhances both functionality and design. By embracing these trends in 2025, homeowners can enjoy spaces that shine brighter, look better, and save energy in the process. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PNN and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). PTI

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