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Centre Disburses Over ₹4,383 Crores as XV-FC Grants to Empower Rural Local Bodies in India

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24 Mar 2026

In a significant move to bolster rural governance, the Government of India has released ₹4,383.98 crores as Tied and Untied Grants under the Fifteenth Finance Commission to Panchayati Raj Institutions across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra. These grants are part of the financial allocations for FY 2025–26 aimed at improving sanitation, water management, and other essential services in rural areas.

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Historic Buddha Relics Display in Ladakh for Buddha Purnima

The sacred relics of Lord Buddha will be displayed in Ladakh, marking a historic moment for the region. The Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, has taken initiatives to ensure accessibility for the local people to view these relics during Buddha Purnima. Source: Original Link

Government Revises Export Duty Rates for Diesel and Aviation Turbine Fuel

The Ministry of Finance has issued a notification revising the Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) and Road and Infrastructure Cess (RIC) rates applicable on diesel and aviation turbine fuel exports, effective from May 1, 2026. The duty on diesel exports is set at Rs. 23 per litre exclusively under SAED,

Prime Minister Modi Attends Heads of Missions Conference in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Heads of Missions Conference held in New Delhi, focusing on strengthening India's international relations through trade, technology, and strategic partnerships, while fostering ties with the Indian diaspora. Source: Original Link

120th Issue of Sarvekshana Journal Released

The National Statistical Systems Training Academy, part of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, has published the 120th issue of its Sarvekshana journal. This bi-annual publication, respected for its academic rigor, features four technical papers on topics such as changes in inpatient care access in India and neural network

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Historic Buddha Relics Display in Ladakh for Buddha Purnima

Government Revises Export Duty Rates for Diesel and Aviation Turbine Fuel

Prime Minister Modi Attends Heads of Missions Conference in New Delhi

120th Issue of Sarvekshana Journal Released