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A Russian Parliamentary Delegation led by Vladimir Yakushev meets Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, emphasizing the deepening of India–Russia relations. Key discussions included enhancing collaboration on international platforms like the Inter-Parliamentary Union, BRICS Parliamentary Forum, and G20, while exploring new avenues in space research, artificial intelligence, and energy. Cultural
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The Government of India has launched a compensation mechanism to address the rising cost of construction due to global economic fluctuations. This initiative offers financial relief to contractors and concessionaires working on National Highway projects. The measures include changes in payment structures and price adjustments, applicable from April to June
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A Parliamentary Delegation led by Vladimir Yakushev from Russia met with Harivansh, the Hon’ble Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha. Discussions highlighted the importance of ongoing India-Russia parliamentary cooperation and the expansion of bilateral relations across various domains, including political, economic, and cultural sectors. The dialogue also touched on the
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Cabinet Secretary Dr. T. V. Somnathan highlighted the importance of competence over seniority for leadership roles in civil services, during the Karmayogi Sadhana Saptah. Emphasizing on continuous learning and capacity building as part of Mission Karmayogi, he pointed out the necessity to extend these initiatives to district levels. The event
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The Government of India, under the PM-WANI scheme, has successfully expanded public Wi-Fi accessibility nationwide with over 409,403 hotspots, as stated by Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia in a recent Rajya Sabha session. As of February 2026, nearly 2.45 crore internet users have utilized these hotspots, consuming
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India and Mozambique held their Fifth Joint Defence Working Group meeting in Maputo, discussing military exchanges, joint training, maritime awareness, and defence equipment collaboration. The review reaffirmed strong ties and commitment to regional security. Source: Original Link
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The Geological Survey of India wrapped up its Field Season 2025–26 with significant advancements in mineral exploration and technology adoption, culminating in the identification of potential critical mineral sites and promising new energy resources. The upcoming FS 2026–27 promises further expansion and innovation to enhance India's
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is driving the advancement of the food processing sector through various schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI), and the PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME). These schemes aid
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The Government of India signed an agreement on April 2, 2026, to provide the SAMPANN platform-as-a-service to the State Government of Goa and the Cochin Port Authority. The digital platform streamlines pension management and supports citizen-centric governance, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Digital India mission. Source: Original
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The Union Minister for Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, officiated the launch of the Indian Golf Premier League in New Delhi, marking a significant leap towards India's ambition to become a global hub for golf tourism. This initiative, which promises a USD 2 billion investment, aims to create
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India's bioeconomy hit the $150 billion mark in 2023, two years ahead of projections. By 2024, it grew to $165.7 billion. This growth aligns with strategies in the National Biotech Development Strategy 2021, focusing on innovation, manufacturing, and strategic initiatives by the Department of Biotechnology and BIRAC.
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The 2008 India-US Civil Nuclear Agreement has significantly boosted India's nuclear power generation capacity by enabling the import of fuel for reactors and the construction of new power plants with international cooperation. As of 2026, this collaboration has resulted in a marked increase in nuclear electricity production. Issues