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On December 18, 2025, in response to a Lok Sabha inquiry, Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, revealed that the infrastructure of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) is continuously assessed with a special focus on Kerala. The ministry has allocated ₹5 crore for infrastructure upgrades in
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The Indian Ministry of Tribal Affairs announced the successful implementation of 62,187 Tribal Village Vision-2030 Plans as part of the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan. This initiative, highlighted during a Lok Sabha session, entails a grassroots effort involving over a million volunteers to facilitate participatory village planning through Transect Walks, community
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The Indian Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched a digital platform named 'Adi Sanskriti' to preserve and promote tribal art and culture. Debuting on September 10, 2025, the platform offers a marketplace called 'Adi Haat' and an educational section with courses on tribal art forms. Approved
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The Government of India, in collaboration with NABARD, unveiled a new logo for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) as part of the "#OneRRBOneLogo" initiative, aiming to establish a single, unified brand identity. This comes after the consolidation of 26 RRBs across 11 States/UTs, with 28 remaining and serving
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India's Department of Atomic Energy has affirmed robust systems in managing nuclear waste. Utilizing a "nearly closed fuel cycle," the country minimizes waste by reprocessing spent fuel to extract reusable materials. Low and intermediate-level waste is treated and stored at the site, while high-level waste undergoes
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The Indian government is implementing a strategic nuclear program to enhance energy capacity by leveraging its vast thorium reserves. The Three-Stage Nuclear Power Programme aims to increase nuclear capacity to 22 GW by 2031-32 and further to 100 GW by 2047, with significant contributions from indigenous thorium-based reactors. Ambitious projects
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India Post has launched its first Gen Z-themed post office in Karnataka at the Achit Nagar Post Office, positioned within the Acharya Institute of Technology in Bengaluru. This redesigned post office integrates technology and creativity to cater to the needs of the younger generation by offering dynamic facilities like a
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Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met with the Foreign Minister of the Netherlands, Mr. David Van Weel, in New Delhi, emphasizing the strong bilateral defence relationship between the two nations. The discussions focused on developing military-to-military cooperation, enhancing defence industries' collaboration, and fortifying their commitment to a free, open,
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The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) has sanctioned 44 projects under the PM-DevINE scheme, amounting to Rs. 5728.79 crore, to bolster infrastructure and economic development in various sectors like health, roads, and the startup ecosystem. Initiatives such as the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 and Regional
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During his speech to Indian students and the community in Oman, India's Prime Minister underscored the shared cultural ties and education partnerships that bind India and Oman. He highlighted UNESCO's recent recognition of Diwali as an Intangible Cultural Heritage and stressed the importance of India-Oman'
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Indian Railways has initiated a large-scale operation of special trains during the 2025–26 Christmas and New Year holiday period to address the expected increase in passenger flow. Across nine railway zones, 138 special trains have been scheduled for 650 trips, of which 244 are already notified. Western Railway leads
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The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) organized the 'Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025' to attract investments in various sectors of the region. The summit resulted in investment interests worth ₹ 4.48 lakh crore through MoUs and letters of intent. Key focus sectors included tourism, agro-food