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The Ministry of Earth Sciences has projected that the 2026 southwest monsoon season in India (June to September) is likely to experience below-normal rainfall, ranging between 90-95% of the Long Period Average (LPA). This forecast is influenced by transitioning La Niña-like conditions towards ENSO-neutral conditions and a possible development of
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The Ministry of Labour & Employment has partnered with Porter and Gigin Technologies to enhance job opportunities on the National Career Service (NCS) portal. The collaboration aims to create millions of jobs by leveraging digital platforms and addressing skill gaps among job seekers. Porter will focus on logistics jobs while
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The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare reported the progress of area coverage under summer crops as of April 10, 2026. The data outlines the area sown for various crops including Rice, Pulses, Shree Anna cum Coarse Cereals, and Oilseeds. Comparing the current year data with the previous year shows
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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research, has introduced a new mobile application aimed at enhancing the clinical workflow of Community Health Officers (CHOs) at sub-centres across India. This app, aligned with the Comprehensive Primary Health Care service packages, offers structured
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The National Human Rights Commission of India is set to conduct a virtual hearing on April 16, 2026, to address 216 cases of alleged bonded labour in brick kilns across various districts in Uttar Pradesh. Chaired by Justice V. Ramasubramanian, the hearing will evaluate the state's compliance with
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The National Cadet Corps (NCC) has launched a Cyber Security Capacity Building Programme in collaboration with the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) to train cadets in cyber awareness and defence skills. The programme includes a 15-hour online Cyber Security Awareness Programme available to all cadets and a
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The National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) is revolutionizing agricultural trade in India by digitally integrating regional mandis into a unified national market platform since its launch in 2016. This electronic platform aims to enhance market access, transparency, and efficiency through seamless online trading and price discovery. By March 2026, e-NAM has
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh on April 14, where he will inaugurate the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor. This significant infrastructure project will reduce travel time between the two cities and incorporate wildlife protection features to mitigate man-animal conflicts. The corridor, costing over ₹12,000
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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation reported a year-on-year increase in All India Consumer Price Index (CPI) to 3.40% in March 2026, from 3.21% in February 2026. Notably, rural CPI inflation was higher at 3.63% compared to urban areas at 3.11%. Food items like onions
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In a historic address at New Delhi's Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan, the Prime Minister emphasized the government's commitment to women's empowerment and participation in political processes. Amid celebrations for the Baisakhi festival, he lauded the potential passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which
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Prime Minister addressed the Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan in New Delhi, emphasizing women's critical role in India's development journey. He spoke on the need for women's reservation in democratic institutions and highlighted past efforts and upcoming discussions in Parliament regarding the implementation of the
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan, emphasizing women's significant roles in India's progress. He urged expanding women's opportunities and implementing the Nari Shakti Vandan Act to enhance female participation in democracy. Modi detailed various government initiatives aimed at supporting women