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The 'Innovate2Educate' challenge, part of the Create in India Challenge (CIC), focused on designing affordable handheld learning devices. Targeted at students, startups, and innovators, the challenge encouraged solutions for diverse learners, including the visually impaired and neurodivergent. The initiative saw participation from over 1,800 entries across India.
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Lieutenant General VMB Krishnan has officially assumed the role of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command in the Indian Army. With a military career spanning nearly four decades, Krishnan succeeds Lieutenant General RC Tiwari, who retired on March 31, 2026. His extensive experience includes pivotal roles in various defense
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The Government of India, guided by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and led by Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, is spearheading a series of regional agriculture conferences from April to May 2026. These events aim to strengthen Centre-State coordination, focus on increasing farmers&
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The Government of India has disbursed Rs. 1,536.14 crores as part of the Fifteenth Finance Commission grants to support Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) across eight states, enhancing rural local governance. The grants, covering both tied and untied funds, target Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Odisha, Rajasthan, Telangana, and
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India's IT ecosystem, with significant revenue and employment contributions, underscores the nation's focus on digital trade. The Government of India is committed to expanding digital trade through Free Trade Agreements that safeguard national interests while ensuring market access. Notably, agreements with the United Arab Emirates, United
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In line with India's AtmaNirbhar Bharat vision, the government's targeted approach has significantly bolstered the electronics manufacturing ecosystem. Domestic value addition has increased to 18-20%, while the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme has exceeded targets in production and export values, making India the second-largest mobile manufacturer
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has been implementing the AtalVayoAbhyudayYojana (AVYAY) aimed at the welfare of senior citizens, benefiting 37.77 lakh seniors across India in the last five years. Financial support is facilitated through the National Social Assistance Programme, particularly the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension
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The Government of India, under its IndiaAI Mission, promotes impactful AI solutions to address major societal challenges, particularly in healthcare. In collaboration with the National Cancer Grid, IndiaAI initiated the Cancer AI & Technology Challenge (CATCH) to support AI solutions across the cancer care continuum. From 299 proposals, 10 have
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The Indian Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has initiated steps to safeguard sanitation workers under the National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) scheme. Focused on the safety and dignity of those working with sewers and septic tanks, the scheme provides Personal Protective Equipment and training. 89,248 sanitation
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has detailed the SHRESHTA Scheme's progress, focusing on admissions and participating schools from 2023-24 to 2025-26 for Scheduled Caste students with low family income. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment reports that since the beginning of its dedicated scheme in October 2023, 2,653 children engaged in begging have been rehabilitated. This involves reuniting children with families, and connecting them to educational and welfare resources. No new laws are needed at this time
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Indian Railways achieved a remarkable record in cargo transport for the year 2025–26, moving 1670 Million Tonnes of freight with a 3.25% increase over the previous year. Significant growth was noted in the transportation of Fertilisers and Pig Iron & Steel, each surging by over 13%, driven by