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The Hon’ble Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha addressed the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth, highlighting India's significant strides in women's leadership within its three-tier governance system. The address emphasized the impact of women in local governance, noting their role
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The Lokpal of India marked its Foundation Day on January 16, 2026, emphasizing its dedication to integrity, accountability, and transparency in public governance. The event took place in New Delhi, attended by Chairperson Justice A. M. Khanwilkar and other dignitaries. It highlighted the progress Lokpal has made in addressing public
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IndiaAI and IIT Hyderabad co-hosted a meeting focusing on promoting inclusive, human-centric, and responsible AI. The meeting, held at IIT Hyderabad, aimed to advance the conversation around AI's role in social empowerment, ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs in India has initiated a national programme to integrate tribal healers into the formal healthcare system, enhancing health service outreach in tribal areas. This initiative, held in Hyderabad, aims to recognize tribal healers as collaborative partners in health transformation efforts across India. The programme aligns
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Despite challenges in the global trade environment, India's Textile and Apparel (T&A) exports continued to grow in 2025, driven by market diversification, value addition, and policy support. December 2025 saw a 0.40% increase in exports compared to the previous year, with strong performances in Handicrafts,
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The Vice-President of India and Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, hosted a lunch for the Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth countries, highlighting the importance of dialogue and shared democratic values. The event coincided with the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth, with
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Prime Minister Modi's speech at the National Startup Day event highlighted the remarkable growth and impact of the Startup India initiative over the past decade. Commending the entrepreneurial spirit of the nation's youth, he noted India's rise to become the third-largest startup ecosystem globally.
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Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, introduced the new Seed Act 2026 aimed at enhancing seed quality, protecting farmers, and ensuring transparency. Key features include mandatory registration of seed companies, penalties for selling fake seeds, and a traceability system for seed origin. Source: Original Link
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Shri Praveen Vashista has been appointed as the Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission by the President of India. He has previously served as an Indian Police Service officer of the Bihar Cadre and held prominent roles such as Joint Secretary and Special Secretary (Internal Security) in the Ministry
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti in India is leveraging Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation (PRAGATI) to streamline water management projects, tackling issues like land acquisition and resettlement with direct oversight by the Prime Minister. Notably, the Bembla Irrigation Project in Maharashtra exemplifies PRAGATI's positive impact in enhancing agricultural
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Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah addressed the International Kite Festival 2026 in New Delhi, emphasizing the spirit of unity and cultural significance. He highlighted efforts to promote the kite festival nationwide, connecting various state festivals. Shah also noted historic parallels, such as protests against the Simon Commission during Uttarayan,
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The Union Government has disbursed ₹15.20 crore under the Fifteenth Finance Commission grants to support rural local bodies in Mizoram. This funding benefits 808 Village Councils and is part of the second instalment of untied grants for the fiscal year 2024-25. These funds, managed by the Ministry of Panchayati