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India has achieved unprecedented growth in its exports, with total merchandise and services exports reaching an all-time high of USD 825.25 billion in 2024–25. The strong momentum continued into FY 2025–26, marking the best-ever first-half export performance with USD 418.91 billion from April to September. The
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The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has published a comprehensive review of India’s economic and industrial advancements for the year 2025, focusing on key initiatives that have bolstered manufacturing, exports, and infrastructure. The Production Linked Incentive schemes have catalyzed investment across 14 key sectors, fostering significant upticks in employment
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ICG Ship Sarthak, an indigenously designed Offshore Patrol Vessel, has reached Suwaikh Port in Kuwait as part of its Overseas Deployment to the Gulf region. This visit marks a milestone in India-Kuwait maritime relations under India's SAGAR initiative and aims to strengthen regional cooperation. During its four-day stay,
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On December 10, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Shri C. Rajagopalachari, a prominent figure in India's fight for independence, on his birth anniversary. Modi hailed Rajagopalachari, widely known as Rajaji, for his contributions as a freedom fighter, intellectual, thinker, and statesman of the 20th century.
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In a significant operation named "Operation Hinterland Brew," the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) successfully dismantled a clandestine Mephedrone manufacturing unit in Wardha, Maharashtra. The operation resulted in the seizure of 128 kg of Mephedrone, with an estimated market value of Rs 192 crore, along with 245 kg
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On December 10, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media platform X to share a Sanskrit shloka illustrating the progressive and transformative power of yoga. The shloka defines the journey of yoga, emphasizing practices like āsana, prāṇāyāma, pratyāhāra, dhāraṇā, and samādhi as steps leading from physical health to
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The first day of the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana - FPO Sangam event in New Delhi showcased the vital role of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in enhancing agricultural productivity and farmer incomes. With participation from over 72 FPOs across 15 states, the event featured a diverse exhibition of agricultural and
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After a sluggish start, the UMEED Portal saw a massive influx of Waqf property uploads in its final weeks. Launched in June 2025, the portal, under the Ministry of Minority Affairs, handled over 517,000 property uploads before the December 6 deadline. Despite initial inactivity from Waqf Boards, culminating in
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The Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare has released the progress report on the area coverage under rabi crops as of December 5, 2025. The total sown area for rabi crops has exceeded 479 lakh hectares, showcasing significant growth from previous years. Key increases include 106.21 lakh hectares
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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved a proposed business restructuring involving Curefit Healthcare Private Limited and its subsidiaries, Cultfit Healthcare and Curefit Services, as well as Fitness First Luxembourg (FF Lux). The transaction involves demerging the CultPass Elite and CultPass Pro memberships from Cultfit and Curefit Services into
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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Avenir Investment RSC Ltd.'s acquisition of shares in Sammaan Capital Limited. Avenir, a part of the Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company PJSC, aims to expand its investment portfolio through this deal. Sammaan Capital, a non-banking financial company registered with the
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The Ministry of Rural Development in India has made significant strides in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana- Gramin (PMAY-G) since 2016, aiming to construct 4.95 crore houses by March 2029. With over 2.91 crore houses completed so far, the initiative not only provides housing but also generates