News Desk. News Nation 360: In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for economic resilience and responsible gold consumption, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, under the leadership of Chairman M.P. Ahammad, has submitted a strategic proposal to the Government of India to revitalise the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS). The proposal highlights that Indian households hold up to 35,000 tonnes of idle gold while the country imports nearly 800 tonnes annually. It suggests that mob

News Desk. News Nation 360: In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent call for citizens to embrace shared mobility amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, Cityflo, an app-based mobility service provider, released a statement. CEO and co-founder Jerin Venad emphasised that switching from private vehicles to shared transport is a "critical inflexion point" for India, driven by both geopolitical pressures and climate goals. The company's data indicates that each commuter w

News Desk. News Nation 360: In light of the tremendous global economic strain brought on by growing geopolitical dangers in West Asia and the Strait of Hormuz, recent appeals for Indian residents to prioritise local consumption and conserve fuel are strategically placed. The rupee, inflation, and foreign exchange reserves are all severely impacted by rising international pricing and skyrocketing transportation costs because India imports the great bulk of its industrial input

News Desk. News Nation 360: On April 20, 2026, Bank of India (BOI), a prominent public sector bank, held a "Cyber Fraud Awareness Programme" at the CRPF Headquarters in New Delhi with the express purpose of equipping CRPF troops against sophisticated financial schemes. The conference, which was chaired by Shri D.S. Negi, DIG (Admn) of the CRPF, and attended by BOI General Manager Sh. Vasudev focused on the particular vulnerabilities of employees who frequently handle their ac

News Desk, News Nation 360 : India has made sure that its households continue to have access to LPG despite a global energy shock that has disrupted fuel availability and caused shortages in a number of locations, maintaining stability at scale under difficult external conditions. Despite having a 60% reliance on imports of LPG and also being susceptible to any disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz, India's Government has ensured stability within the entire LPG ecosystem of In

News Desk, News Nation 360 : The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HQ Chief Engineer Central Command to improve the technical and managerial competencies of its officers in keeping with its ongoing focus on capacity building and professional excellence. The partnership demonstrates the Indian Army's dedication to using academic achievement to advance institutional growth. Additionally, it strengthens the emph

News Desk, News Nation 360 : When compared to the national average, the East region of India exhibits greater financial reality and preparedness across important life-readiness pillars, according to HDFC Life's region-specific insights from its Ready for Life Index (RLI). In collaboration with Ipsos India, HDFC Life developed a unique research project called the Ready for Life Index 2025. The study assesses India's life readiness in four major areas: financial planning, emerg

News Desk, News Nation 360: Prof. Yashwant Gupta, a distinguished astrophysicist and the head of the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA-TIFR) in Pune, was conferred the MP Birla Memorial Award for 2025 on March 13, 2026. The event was held at the MP Birla Planetarium in Kolkata. There was a special connection for Prof. Gupta, a distinguished astrophysicist and the head of the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA-TIFR) in Pune, as his interest in the univers

News Desk, News Nation 360: M.P. Ahammad, the chairman of the business house Malabar Group, was awarded the prestigious Business Bhushan Award at the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards 2026. The awards ceremony took place on March 11, 2026, under the Gateway of India in Mumbai. The award was for his forward-thinking leadership skills that have enabled the business house to grow to be the fifth-largest jewellery retailer globally and the largest of Indian origin. The awa

News Desk, News Nation 360 : The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), which has been serving the packaging and related industries nationwide for the past 60 years under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, is pleased to announce the National Conference on "The Future of Packaging: Innovate. Integrate. Inspire." IIP is the national apex body dedicated to raising packaging standards through education, research, testing, and con