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The Indian Parliament has passed the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, which will allow up to 100% Foreign Direct Investment in insurance companies. The legislation, which amends three existing Acts, aims to enhance insurance coverage, ease business operations, and strengthen regulatory governance to bolster the
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The Ministry of Coal in India has simplified the disposal of coal washery rejects, aligning with government's ease of doing business initiatives. By removing the requirement for prior permission from the Coal Controller Organisation for energy extraction and alternative uses, the new framework mitigates delays, promoting efficient utilization
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The Indian government, through the Ministry of Jal Shakti, has implemented extensive initiatives aimed at ensuring long-term water conservation and management across the country with significant efforts concentrated on states like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli. Campaigns such as the Jal Shakti Abhiyan
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti, through the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) in collaboration with state governments, has released the 2025 Dynamic Ground Water Resources Assessment. The report indicates that India's annual groundwater recharge stands at 448.52 billion cubic meters (BCM) with an extractable resource of 407.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed his congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he was awarded Oman's highest civilian honor, 'The First Class of the Order of Oman'. Shah highlighted this award as a testament to PM Modi's global leadership and the
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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has initiated an investigation into the flight disruptions faced by IndiGo, based on a filed complaint. The assessment will proceed in line with the Competition Act, 2002, as the Commission takes the necessary steps to understand and address the issues impacting the aviation sector
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During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to Oman from December 17-18, 2025, he met with Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to strengthen bilateral relations, marking 70 years of diplomatic ties. A significant outcome of the visit was the signing of the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aimed
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The Ministry of Steel is organizing an Open House event on December 26, 2025, in New Delhi to discuss issues related to steel imports. The event is set to take place at the Steel Room, 3rd Floor, GPOA-3, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi. Companies and associations interested in addressing specific concerns
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As of December 2025, the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) Scheme in India has successfully approved 136 projects worth Rs 542.22 crores, fostering collaboration among domestic companies, startups, and research institutions. Established in October 2022, TTDF aims to close the digital gap in rural areas by advancing indigenous telecom
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In a report to the Rajya Sabha, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, the Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, highlighted that India enjoys some of the lowest mobile service costs globally. This is attributed to the effective policies and regulatory framework enforced by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti's Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation is organizing the second edition of 'Sujal Gram Samvad' on December 19, 2025, to enhance grassroots water governance by facilitating direct dialogues between the Union Government and rural communities. This innovative program aims to bridge
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The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying organized a Shramdan activity on December 18, 2025, at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, led by Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel. This event was part of the Swachhata Pakhwada initiative running from December 16-31, 2025. During the event, Prof. Baghel highlighted the importance