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The National Career Service (NCS) Portal, under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, has significantly influenced the career landscape in India by onboarding 1180 career counsellors and conducting over 55 lakh career guidance sessions across the nation. As of January 20, 2026, more than 2.23 crore jobseekers have been
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India will exhibit the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from February 4 to 10, 2026. Led by Shri Acharya Devvrat, Governor of Gujarat, and Shri Harsh Sanghavi, Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, the exposition is a significant cultural diplomacy gesture to
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) of India and the Directorate-General for Communication Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT) of the European Commission have entered into an Administrative Arrangement signed on 27 January 2026, aimed at enhancing cooperation on electronic signatures and seals. As a result, interoperability between
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The Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana, launched in October 2017, attained its goal of electrifying all willing un-electrified households in both rural and urban areas by March 2019. With the scheme's completion, 286 lakh households have been connected to the electricity grid, amounting to effective universal
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The Government of India, under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), has achieved significant progress in the installation of smart meters across various States and Union Territories. As of December 2025, 3.9 crore smart meters had been installed under RDSS, contributing to the overall installation of 5.28 crore
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Dr Jitendra Singh has highlighted the Union Budget 2026–27 as a blueprint for future structural reforms driven by AI and biotechnology. Key initiatives include affordable healthcare solutions, empowerment of farmers through AI, and the advancement of biopharma technologies. The budget also extends incentives in areas such as mental health,
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The Ministry of External Affairs released several significant press releases, including diplomatic appointments, international visits, and high-level meetings aimed at strengthening India's global relations. Recent announcements included the appointment of Ms. Nagma Mohamed Mallick as the Ambassador to the Marshall Islands and the visit of External Affairs Minister
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SAIL has partnered with RITES to enhance logistics and operational efficiency by leasing and maintaining diesel locomotives, crucial for SAIL's internal rail operations across its plants and mines. This collaboration draws on RITES' expertise and resources in diesel loco maintenance to optimize costs and improve efficiency as
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The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has introduced an upgraded version of the National Youth Parliament Scheme web portal, known as NYPS 2.0, aimed at broadening the scope of the Youth Parliament Programme. The new platform allows participation from all educational institutions, groups, and individuals across India, promoting inclusivity without
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Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved the Miniratna Category-I status for Yantra India Limited, recognizing its rapid growth and transformation into a profit-making entity. This status allows the company to independently invest up to Rs 500 crore in new projects without government approval, enhancing its potential in defence production
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti has emphasized community participation through initiatives like the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain (JSA: CTR) and Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). These programs focus on water conservation and management in rural households, with significant achievements in community engagement leading to improved groundwater recharge and extensive
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The Namami Gange Programme, spearheaded by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, has successfully advanced river rejuvenation and pollution abatement along the River Ganga and its tributaries. A significant number of sewage treatment projects has already been operationalized, leading to improvements in the water quality and ecological conditions across several regions.