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India’s Ministry of Railways has reported a significant reduction in train accidents, dropping from an annual average of 171 between 2004 and 2014 to just 11 so far in the 2025-26 period. This drop is attributed to increased investments in safety measures and infrastructure, with the safety budget nearly
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries of India has commissioned a study to assess post-harvest losses of agricultural produce, revealing significant losses in commodities like cereals, pulses, and fruits. To address these losses, the Ministry has been strengthening the cold-chain infrastructure through the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana. Although the
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The Indian government has implemented the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, aimed at tackling false and misleading information on digital media platforms. These rules mandate news and current affairs publishers to adhere to a Code of Ethics involving compliance with existing broadcasting and journalistic
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President Droupadi Murmu attended a public function in Manipur's Senapati district, focusing on the dignity, security, and development of tribal communities. Highlighting the inclusive development initiatives, she stressed that these remain a national priority for ensuring the participation of tribal communities in India's progress. President Murmu
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The food processing sector in India is a significant contributor to employment and economic growth, accounting for 12.91% of employment in the organized manufacturing sector according to the Annual Survey of Industries 2022-23. The sector also contributes 20.4% to agri-food exports and holds a 7.93% share in
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The Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industries (PLISFPI) has significantly increased India's food processing capacity, generating considerable employment opportunities. By September 2025, 170 applications were approved under the scheme, enhancing food processing capacity by 35 lakh MT per annum and creating approximately 3.39 lakh direct
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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of India has strengthened its measures to combat fake news and deep fakes across media platforms. This includes regulatory frameworks for electronic, print, and digital media to ensure accuracy and prevent the dissemination of misleading information. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information
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The Indian Ministry of Railways has sanctioned the Bhanupalli-Bilaspur-Beri new rail line at a cost of ₹6,753 crore, with funding predominantly from the central government. Meanwhile, the Bilaspur-Manali-Leh strategic rail line, declared a key defense project by the Ministry of Defence, is estimated at ₹1.31 lakh crore and
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) continues to implement the PM Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, aimed at supporting micro food processing enterprises in India through financial, technical, and business assistance. Through collaboration with State and UT Governments, the scheme has sanctioned loans to approximately 1.
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is spearheading a Scheme for Creation of Infrastructure for Agro Processing Clusters under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana. This scheme promotes the establishment of food processing units through a cluster approach and focuses on projects in agricultural and horticultural areas to enhance
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The Ministry of Textiles is actively supporting the growth of technical textiles and new startups through the National Technical Textile Mission (NTTM) which launched in 2020 with a budget of Rs 1,480 crore. Its GREAT scheme provides up to Rs. 50 lakh each for approved startups, benefiting 24 startups
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The PM MITRA Scheme was launched to boost India's textile industry by setting up integrated textile parks across seven states. These parks, aligned with the 5F vision, aim to enhance scale and competitiveness by reducing logistics costs and unifying the textile value chain. Implementation varies by state: Government