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28th CSPOC 2026 Deemed a Grand Success by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

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29 Jan 2026

The 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) 2026 was successfully hosted by India’s Parliament from 14 to 16 January 2026, marking the conference's return to India after 16 years. With the participation of speakers and presiding officers from 53 Commonwealth countries and 14 semi-autonomous parliaments, the event was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Discussions covered important topics such as the role of presiding officers in strengthening democratic institutions and the integration of artificial intelligence in parliaments.

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IWAI Enables Semiconductor Growth in Assam via Inland Waterways

The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has successfully facilitated the transportation of a significant Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC), weighing 189.260 metric tonnes, crucial for Assam's semiconductor ecosystem. The cargo journeyed from Diamond Harbour through the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route to reach Pandu in Guwahati, ultimately destined for

Over 1.44 Lakh Crores Spent on CSR by Companies in Five Years

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has reported a cumulative Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure of over 1,44,159 crore rupees for the last five financial years, as per annual filings in the MCA 21 registry. The CSR expenditures are tracked centrally and published online. The Companies Act, 2013 dictates

MCA21 V3 Launch and Helpdesk Achievements

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has launched the MCA21 Version 3 (V3) portal, which supports the Ease of Doing Business by enhancing compliance and transparency. The new version has implemented several functionalities and processed approximately 3.84 crore filings from 2021 to 2025. A robust helpdesk mechanism was established to

A Landmark MoU Boosts Ayurveda in Health Insurance

The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), under the Ministry of Ayush, has partnered with the General Insurance Council to offer cashless treatment at 32 insurance companies. This initiative aims to integrate Ayurveda into the mainstream health insurance ecosystem, enhancing access to Ayurveda-based healthcare services. An Ayush Health Insurance Helpline

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IWAI Enables Semiconductor Growth in Assam via Inland Waterways

Over 1.44 Lakh Crores Spent on CSR by Companies in Five Years

MCA21 V3 Launch and Helpdesk Achievements

A Landmark MoU Boosts Ayurveda in Health Insurance