NITI Aayog has launched "Divya Bharat: A Window to the Soul of India," an anthology designed to enhance India's tourism sector by promoting diverse destinations and cultural experiences across the country. The initiative encourages center-state collaboration and highlights the importance of cultural heritage preservation and community participation.
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Shri Sriram Taranikanti, Director of Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, addresses Indian Statistical Service Officer Trainees at National Statistical Systems Training Academy, emphasizing the importance of leadership and statistical acumen in evidence-based governance. Source: Original Link
The Ministry of External Affairs summoned the Iranian Ambassador to express severe concerns regarding a shooting incident involving two Indian-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The Foreign Secretary reiterated the importance of the safety of maritime navigation and requested Iran's cooperation in resuming secure passage for India-bound
Union Minister of Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, chaired a meeting with Ministers from States and Union Territories to review the implementation of Mahatma Gandhi NREGA and assess the preparedness for Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act. He emphasized timely employment and prompt wage payments,
The Informal Group of Ministers, led by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, evaluated the volatile situation in West Asia to ensure India remains prepared for potential escalations or de-escalations. Initiatives such as the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool were approved to secure maritime trade, and India has diversified its import sources.