India's health coverage has seen significant expansion, with nearly half of the population now covered by health insurance. The latest survey by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation highlights a rise in institutional deliveries and a focus on lifestyle diseases.
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The Ministry of Minority Affairs has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Patna under the PM VIKAS Scheme to enhance employability for minority youth in Bihar through technology-driven, modern skilling interventions. This initiative aims to provide training in high-demand areas such as AI
NITI Aayog released the seventh edition of 'Trade Watch Quarterly' featuring a comprehensive analysis of global and domestic trade trends for the third quarter of FY2026, with a highlight on India's gems and jewellery sector. Despite mixed export growth, the sector remains crucial to India'
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has reported the progress in area coverage under summer crops as of April 17, 2026. This year's report highlights area reductions across various crops compared to the previous year, including Rice, Pulses, Shree Anna cum Coarse Cereals, and Oilseeds. Source: Original
The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) has shown a decline of 0.4% in March 2026 compared to March 2025, marking a downturn in the production of key sectors including Fertilizers, Crude Oil, Coal, and Electricity. Fertilizer production experienced a significant drop, while Steel, Cement, and Natural Gas