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Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Shri Kamlesh Paswan, is undertaking a two-day visit to Chhattisgarh to review the progress of key rural development programs. The visit includes meetings with state officials and interactions with community stakeholders to assess the impact of various schemes. Emphasis is placed on women-led
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has successfully defended two major arbitration cases concerning the Panipat–Jalandhar section of NH-44. The disputes involved claims by concessionaires that exceeded Rs. 8,375 crores. Through detailed hearings and examinations of contractual agreements, the Arbitral Tribunal ruled in favor of NHAI with
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Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal spoke at the Confederation of Indian Industry Annual Summit, highlighting India's economic resilience amid global challenges. Despite global geopolitical and economic turmoil, India is achieving record export figures and maintaining a strong trade balance. Goyal emphasized the need for efficiency and
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The Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express has served approximately 45,000 passengers in its first 10 days, providing a key travel option in the region. The express train was inaugurated by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on April 30, 2026, and has become a popular choice for locals, traders, tourists, and
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Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, will chair the 16th Pension Adalat on May 13, 2026, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. This initiative aims to resolve 985 long-standing pension grievances through an efficient 'On the Spot' approach, following the 'Whole of
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The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at bolstering the detection and prevention of cyber-enabled financial frauds. This initiative focuses on leveraging Artificial Intelligence to identify and eliminate mule accounts, a significant obstacle in curbing
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The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has launched the second tranche of e-auction for limestone blocks across Jammu & Kashmir. This initiative, unveiled in Srinagar, aims to boost transparent and sustainable mineral development while attracting investment. A total of 12 limestone blocks in Anantnag, Rajouri, and Poonch are up
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INS Sunayna, part of the Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR initiative, concluded its stay in Chattogram, Bangladesh, with a ceremonial send-off. The visit saw professional and cultural exchanges with the Bangladesh Navy, aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation. A Passage Exercise with the Bangladesh Navy followed the departure, reinforcing regional security collaboration.
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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the launch of AI-enabled weather forecasting systems in India, enhancing the country's meteorological capabilities. These systems, developed under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, offer hyper-local and impact-based forecasts, providing essential data for agriculture, disaster management, and public planning. The initiative marks a
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The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation released its Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for April 2026, revealing a year-on-year inflation rate of 3.48%. This figure is based on the base year 2024 and is marginally up from 3.40% in March 2026. Food inflation, measured by the Consumer
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Public Sector Banks in India have recorded a historic net profit of ₹1.98 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, marking their fourth consecutive year of profitability. The robust financial performance is attributed to improved asset quality, operational efficiency, and strong capital adequacy. The Gross Non-Performing Assets ratio fell to an
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Public Sector Banks in India have achieved a new milestone by recording an unprecedented net profit of ₹1.98 lakh crore in FY 2025-26. This marks the fourth consecutive year of profitability, driven by improved asset quality, significant growth in advances, and efficient governance reforms. With the Gross NPA ratio