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Ministry of Mines to Auction Limestone Blocks in Jammu & Kashmir

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11 May 2026

The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, will commence its second auction phase for limestone blocks in Jammu & Kashmir. Scheduled for May 12, 2026, in Srinagar, the auction aims to enhance mineral potential and industrial growth in the region. Twelve blocks from Anantnag, Rajouri, and Poonch districts will be offered. The auction method aligns with global practices and aims to promote sustainable mining, offering economic and employment benefits.

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India's Technological Transformation and Innovation Ecosystem Expansion Highlighted on National Technology Day

During the 'National Technology Day' program, Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized how India's major technological advancements have occurred in the past decade due to policy reforms and increased private sector participation. India has become the world's third-largest startup ecosystem and improved its Global Innovation Index

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Views Suryakiran Team's Flypast

On the occasion of the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav, Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed a spectacular flypast by the Indian Air Force's Suryakiran Aerobatic Team. The Prime Minister expressed his admiration for the display, describing it as a blend of pride and valour that filled the skies over Somnath

India's Energy Security Stands Firm Amid West Asia Conflict, Says Rajnath Singh

In the wake of ongoing conflicts in West Asia, India's government, led by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, reassures the nation of its stable petroleum supplies and calls for strategic conservation to maintain economic stability. India holds 60 days' worth of crude oil and natural gas reserves,

Rural Employment on the Rise as Urban Unemployment Declines: PLFS Report

According to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data released for January-March 2026, unemployment in urban areas has shown a declining trend while rural employment has increased, particularly in the secondary and tertiary sectors. The survey notes a steady overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) and a modest rise

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India's Technological Transformation and Innovation Ecosystem Expansion Highlighted on National Technology Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Views Suryakiran Team's Flypast

India's Energy Security Stands Firm Amid West Asia Conflict, Says Rajnath Singh

Rural Employment on the Rise as Urban Unemployment Declines: PLFS Report