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The 2026 Budget Session of the Indian Parliament, spanning from January 28 to April 18, concluded with significant legislative achievements. Both Houses, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, adjourned sine die after passing a total of nine bills. The session witnessed high productivity with Lok Sabha achieving approximately 93% and Rajya
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The Eighteenth Lok Sabha concluded its Seventh Session, maintaining a productivity level of 93%. During this session, 12 Government bills were introduced and 9 were passed. Significant durations were spent discussing the Union Budget and the Constitution Amendment Bill. Source: Original Link
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The Indian Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved two significant railway multitracking projects in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. These projects will add 601 kilometers to the Indian Railways network by 2030-31, with an estimated cost of Rs 24,815 crore. These expansions aim to enhance connectivity, improve
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a significant railway infrastructure development with two multitracking projects in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, expected to enhance Indian Railways' network by 601 kilometers with a budget of Rs 24,815 crore. The projects aim to
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The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the extension of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) until March 2028. This program, aimed at connecting rural habitations to essential markets, educational and health institutions, now has a revised budget of Rs.83,977 crore. The extension is
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The Indian Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) until March 2028. This continuation is slated to enhance rural connectivity and socio-economic development by upgrading rural roads and major links. The revised budget for the project is
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The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sanctioned an additional 2% increase in Dearness Allowance for Central Government employees and Dearness Relief for pensioners, effective from January 1, 2026. This adjustment elevates the existing rate to 60% of Basic Pay/Pension to counter inflation impacts. The estimated
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The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has sanctioned a 2% additional instalment for both the Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief for Central Government employees and pensioners, starting January 1, 2026. This adjustment aims to mitigate the impact of inflation. The decision, based on recommendations from the
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The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given the green light for the establishment of the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMI pool) with a sovereign guarantee of Rs 12,980 crore. This initiative aims to provide continuous maritime insurance coverage for Indian trade vessels, mitigating risks associated
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The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMI pool) to facilitate continuous maritime insurance coverage. This pool, backed by a sovereign guarantee of Rs.12,980 crores, will address global volatility and geopolitical instability by ensuring Indian shipments have access to affordable
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Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan will visit Sri Lanka from April 19 to 20, 2026. This marks the first bilateral visit by an Indian Vice President to the country, strengthening diplomatic ties. During his stay, he will meet key Sri Lankan leaders and engage with the Indian-origin Tamil community,
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The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, in collaboration with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, organized a conclave in Jammu focusing on the 2026 standards. This initiative aims to improve drug standards in India, ensuring better quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines. The event brought together regulators, academia, and industry professionals