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India Post is organizing the annual UPU International Letter Writing Competition for Young People, a global event by the Universal Postal Union aimed at enhancing creativity and critical thinking skills in letter writing among school students. The theme for 2026 is "Write a letter to a friend about why
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The Union Government has released ₹643.50 lakhs as the first instalment of the XV Finance Commission Untied Grants for Rural Local Bodies in Sikkim for the financial year 2025–26. This funding will support 5 District Panchayats and 199 Gram Panchayats, with an additional ₹17.50 lakhs for a
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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan. Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla emphasized the role of ethical AI and accountable social media in enhancing democratic values. The conference will discuss the
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The Ministry of Coal has signed Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements with Damodar Valley Corporation for the Dhulia North, Mandakini B, and Pirpainti Barahat coal blocks. These agreements mark a milestone in enhancing India's energy security, projected to generate annual revenue of Rs. 4,621 crore and
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The Central Goods & Services Tax (CGST) Delhi South Commissionerate has arrested two individuals for fraudulently claiming Input Tax Credit (ITC) of approximately ₹8.52 crore using fake invoices totaling ₹199.90 crore. The investigation found that the suspects operated from nonexistent premises and admitted to falsifying ITC claims. They
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A recent study has highlighted one of the most comprehensive climate records from South India by excavating sediment from Kondagai Lake in Tamil Nadu. This research, led by the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences and published in "Holocene," reconstructed 4,500 years of climate variations using isotope analysis,
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The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation reports an increase in the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) and Worker Population Ratio (WPR) for December 2025, with female participation reaching a yearly high. The overall Unemployment Rate (UR) remains relatively stable, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data.
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The Chief Minister of Delhi, Mrs. Rekha Gupta, visited the NCC Republic Day Camp at Delhi Cantt on January 15, 2026. She praised the cadets for their discipline and presentation reflecting national pride. Highlighting NCC's role in fostering values and national integration, Mrs. Gupta reiterated the belief in
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NITI Aayog has released a comprehensive report aimed at increasing efficiencies in India's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector through scheme convergence. The report outlines strategic frameworks and recommendations to streamline MSME government support schemes, enhance service delivery, and improve outreach. Key proposals include the creation of
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The Prime Minister of India addressed the significance of democratic values during the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Lok Sabhas from Commonwealth countries, emphasizing India's role as a global leader in democracy and development. He highlighted India's rapid economic growth, digital advancements, and
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has intervened in a case involving a 15-year-old boy from Kishanganj, Bihar, who suffered under bonded labour conditions after being separated from his father at Bahadurgarh Railway Station, Haryana. The boy ended up in Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, where he was forced
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The Startup India Initiative, since its inception in 2016, has catapulted India into one of the largest startup ecosystems globally, with 200,000 recognized startups by December 2025. This initiative has democratized entrepreneurship with a significant emergence of startups in Tier II and III cities, while also playing a pivotal