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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has introduced a comprehensive internship policy aimed at providing structured opportunities for young professionals, researchers, and students within sports administration, management, science, and governance. Announced by Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the policy seeks to enhance employability in the sports sector by offering practical
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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has launched 'MY Bharat', a digital platform designed to foster youth participation and engagement in India. The platform provides opportunities for youth registration, experiential learning, and volunteering through collaborations with various Ministries and institutions. Despite its focus on engagement and volunteering,
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India is set to participate in the 61st International Art Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia in 2026 with its Pavilion featuring the exhibition 'Geographies of Distance: Remembering Home'. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Culture and in partnership with the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre and Serendipity Arts
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare reported a substantial increase in the area coverage of rabi crops, reaching a total of 676.84 lakh hectares by January 30, 2026 — an increase of 15.88 lakh hectares compared to the previous year. The area sown for pulses rose by 5.
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The Ministry of Cooperation has commissioned the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) to conduct a comprehensive survey on India's cooperative sector. The initiative aims to address shortcomings in data regarding the sector's contribution to the economy and its role in employment generation and value
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Union Minister Shri Chirag Paswan chaired the second committee meeting aimed at combating misleading publicity on processed foods in New Delhi. The meeting emphasized the importance of transparency, science-based communication, and stakeholder responsibility to promote informed public discourse in the food processing sector. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of External Affairs of India has released several press statements detailing the country's recent diplomatic engagements. Key announcements include the state visit of the President of Seychelles to India, Ms. Nagma Mohamed Mallick's appointment as Ambassador to the Republic of Marshall Islands, and External
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), through its promoted entity Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) to strengthen digital security and forensic capabilities for National Highway operations. This collaboration will enhance cyber resilience, data protection,
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Shri Hari Shankar Verma, an experienced officer from the 1987 batch of Indian Railway Traffic Service, has been appointed as the Member of Operations and Business Development for the Railway Board. Previously, he was the Director General of Safety at the Railway Board, where he significantly improved the safety records
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India celebrates World Wetlands Day 2026 with a focus on traditional knowledge and community involvement in wetland conservation, showcasing a significant increase in Ramsar Sites from 26 in 2014 to 98. Events held at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary emphasized the ecological and cultural importance of wetlands and advocated for widespread
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The Ministry of Labour and Employment in India has initiated several programs to boost youth employment, improve worker skills, and enhance worker protection. Using data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey, the Ministry monitors employment trends and focuses on enhancing employability through the Skill India Mission. Initiatives include the e-Shram
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The Ministry of Labour and Employment in India has successfully registered over 31.48 crore unorganized workers on its e-Shram portal as of January 26, 2026. Launched on August 26, 2021, the e-Shram portal is designed to create a comprehensive national database of unorganized workers, providing them with a Universal