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The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Indian Ministry of AYUSH have collaborated to advance the integration of traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani into the global healthcare mainstream. At a meeting in New Delhi, attended by representatives from six WHO regions, the development of intervention codes for
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India Optel Limited (IOL) has signed a partnership agreement with Safran Electronics & Defense to locally manufacture two high-precision defense systems in India. This collaboration is part of the Make-in-India initiative and involves the production of the SIGMA 30N Digital Ring Laser Gyro Inertial Navigation System and the CM3-MR Direct
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The Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, along with Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The meeting was announced by the Prime Minister's Office via social media platform X, highlighting the importance of the
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The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has effectively leveraged its Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) and Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) to onboard over 1000 banks and financial entities to combat telecom-related cyber fraud, saving ₹660 crore in six months. The initiative, supported by the RBI and NPCI, emphasizes citizen engagement through
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Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, addressed the Indian Defence Accounts Service Officer Trainees, emphasising the importance of financial prudence, innovation, and integrity in their roles. He encouraged trainees to adopt 'Seva Bhav’ and ‘Kartavya Bodh' as guiding principles and highlighted the significance of their role in
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The Indian Posts & Telecommunications Accounts and Finance Service (IP&TAFS) organized the Communication Finance Summit 2025, celebrating its 51st anniversary as Sanchar Vitta Lekha Diwas. The summit highlighted IP&TAFS’s role in financial governance, emphasizing their evolution amid economic reforms and technological advancements. The event also
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The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 marks a significant shift in India's rural employment strategy by replacing the MGNREGA. The new act guarantees 125 days of wage employment, introduces modern infrastructure-focused frameworks, and enhances administrative capacities to align with India's 2047
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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will hold a consultative workshop on December 23, 2025, in New Delhi, to discuss updates to the GDP, CPI, and IIP base data. This session will involve economists, financial experts, and government officials to review methodological changes. New series for CPI, National
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The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) have signed an MoU to collaborate on research, education, training, and technological advancements in defence and internal security. This partnership aligns with India’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and aims to bolster national security preparedness. The collaboration will
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India and New Zealand have finalized a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) focusing on tariffs, investments, agricultural productivity, and talent exchange, aimed at strengthening economic ties and fostering global competitiveness. The agreement offers zero duty market access for 100% of India's exports and liberalizes tariffs on 70% of
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India and New Zealand have finalized a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) following negotiations initiated in March 2025. Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Christopher Luxon confirmed the agreement, which aims to bolster bilateral trade, economic engagement, and cooperation in various sectors, including innovation, education, and sports. The FTA is expected
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The PESA Mahotsav, commemorated annually on December 23-24, celebrates the empowerment of India’s tribal communities under the Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act of 1996. Scheduled to be held in Visakhapatnam in 2025, the festival highlights the community's unique governance structures, the preservation of cultural heritage,