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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has published findings from its Independent Drive Test (IDT) for the Kottayam, Kerala Licensed Service Area. Conducted from 10th February to 13th February 2026, this assessment evaluated network performance across urban, coastal, and railway routes. The comprehensive test spanned 503.9 kilometers, encompassing
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) conducted an Independent Drive Test in Kadapa City, Andhra Pradesh to assess mobile network performance across 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G services. The evaluation covered voice and data services, noting call setup success, download speeds, and signal strengths among various service providers including
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The Ministry of Textiles has outlined initiatives to encourage environmentally sustainable production in the textile industry, including the formation of an Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Task Force, the promotion of energy-efficient machines, and pilot projects aimed at reducing the industry's carbon footprint. The efforts are designed to
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The Ministry of Textiles, based on the Annual Survey of Industries, has outlined various initiatives to support spinning mills across India. These initiatives focus on technology up-gradation, raw material supply, financial assistance, and infrastructure development. The measures include the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS), Cotton Corporation of India support,
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The Ministry of Textiles has disclosed a range of financial assistance measures under the National Handloom Development Programme to support handloom weavers and organisations across India. This includes Concessional Credit schemes, Hathkargha Samvardhan Sahayata for loom upgradation, cost-sharing for worksheds and lighting units, and subsidies under the Raw Material Supply
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India's textile and apparel exports, including handicrafts, have grown significantly from Rs. 2,33,304.0 crore in 2020–21 to Rs. 3,19,573.2 crore in 2024–25, despite global challenges. The increase represents a compound annual growth rate of 8.2%. The Government has been
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During a parliamentary session, Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized the Modi government's commitment to ensuring fair prices for farmers. The Minister highlighted measures such as Minimum Support Price (MSP) procurement, PM-AASHA, and the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana as pivotal in doubling farmers' income.
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has initiated a probe into a tragic fire incident at Palam, South-West Delhi, which resulted in the death of nine family members and injuries to three others. The NHRC took suo motu cognizance following media reports which detailed the alleged failure of
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Shri P. Kumaran, Secretary (East) of India's Ministry of External Affairs, visited Cambodia from March 21-23, 2026, to strengthen bilateral cooperation. He held discussions with Cambodian officials, including H.E. Un Kheang and H.E. Prak Sokhonn, covering areas such as trade, security, and cultural projects. Kumaran also
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has initiated an investigation following the death of three sanitation workers who inhaled toxic gases while cleaning a septic tank at a private hospital in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The commission issued notices to the local authorities demanding a comprehensive report on the incident
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) conducted inter-state meetings to enhance coordination and ensure a violence-free election atmosphere for the upcoming 2026 General Elections in five states, including Assam and West Bengal, and related bye-elections. The focus is on strengthening border cooperation and increasing vigilance with the help of multiple
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The Government of India has expanded the Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) initiative, establishing committees to promote district-level exports across all states and union territories. The initiative identifies local products with export potential and facilitates their promotion through State Export Promotion Committees (SEPC) and District Export Promotion Committees (DEPC). The