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The Directorate General of Foreign Trade, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, conducted a successful month-long special campaign to expedite the issuance of Export Obligation Discharge Certificates (EODCs). The drive significantly increased EODC approvals, reduced backlog, and enhanced the ease of doing business for exporters in India. Source: Original
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Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL) and Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) have signed a landmark land leasing agreement for a Coal to Ammonium Nitrate Project in Lakhanpur, Odisha. The project, India's first to use indigenous coal gasification technology by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, is a step towards
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The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting reported that over 140 violations of the Programme and Advertising Codes were acted upon in the last five years. Television channels are bound by the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995, which mandates adherence to these Codes. Violations include obscenity, attacks on religions, and
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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting highlights the transformative role of Digital Radio and Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) technologies in revolutionizing mass communication by providing affordable and efficient channels for entertainment, education, and critical messaging. Additionally, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) strengthens measures against spam calls through the Distributed Ledger
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) surpassed its construction target by achieving 5,313 km of highways, exceeding the planned 4,640 km. The fiscal year 2025-26 saw capital expenditure rise to Rs. 2,44,362 crore, slightly surpassing the government's budgetary support, marking a significant milestone
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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that the Yuva Vigyani Karyakram (YUVIKA) program has encouraged 1,320 Class 9 students nationwide to consider careers in space science. The program emphasizes a merit-based selection from academic achievements and quiz results, with special provisions for rural and remote students to ensure inclusive
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India's first dedicated venture capital fund for space startups, the Antariksh Venture Fund, becomes operational with a substantial ₹1,005 crore. Set to promote the growth of India's spacetech ecosystem, investments are slated to begin from FY2027 after the completion of SEBI formalities. The initiative, managed
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The Ministry of Cooperation launched Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, aiming to empower drivers and promote sustainable economic engagement. Established under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, it focuses on fair earnings, social security, and cooperative governance. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Cooperation is driving the Computerization of Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (PACS) to enhance financial inclusion for Small & Marginal Farmers (SMFs). The project aims to integrate PACS with District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs), State Cooperative Banks (StCBs), and various national portals including the National Cooperative Database. Union
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The Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, has announced an extension of the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme for the export of apparel and made-up goods until September 30, 2026. This extension aims to continue bolstering global competitiveness for India's textile sector by
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The Department of Fertilizers under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers in India allocates urea to states, ensuring its distribution to cooperative societies through KRIBHCO and IFFCO. Initiatives such as the transformation of PACS into Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samriddhi Kendras and the introduction of a unified fertilizer brand under Bharat
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Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Delhi Traffic Police to manage and digitally integrate prepaid taxi booths across 21 locations in Delhi. The initiative aims to enhance safety and convenience through an operational framework that clearly designates roles and responsibilities related to management,