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The Regional Pre-Summit Conference on AI for Good Governance was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrabhai Rajnikant Patel, at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar. Organized by the IndiaAI Mission in collaboration with the Government of Gujarat and IIT Gandhinagar, the event is a precursor to the India–AI
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The Government of India has announced a strategic plan to increase the country's power generation capacity to 874 GW by 2031-32, aiming to meet the rising peak power demand. This capacity expansion will include significant contributions from both conventional (thermal) and renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind,
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The Ministry of Power in India is advancing a large-scale initiative to install smart prepaid meters across the country to enhance distribution efficiency and improve consumer services. Under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), a total of 20.33 crore smart meters have been sanctioned, with 97% of these set
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ISRO is conducting preliminary studies on integrating edge computing infrastructure in space. This ambitious initiative could revolutionize satellite operations by enabling on-board data processing and reducing latency in critical applications, such as disaster management. However, significant developments in areas such as in-orbit power generation and equipment hardening are necessary to
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The Ministry of Power announced that NHPC Limited, alongside its joint ventures and subsidiary companies, is currently constructing eight hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 8,514 MW. This development follows the commissioning of 23 hydropower projects by NHPC as of October 2025, which have a total installed capacity
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in conjunction with NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL) and IN-SPACe, is actively working on transferring space technology to Indian industries. By listing available technologies, including advanced propulsion systems and quantum communication, on online portals, ISRO aims to support startups and academic institutions with a 30%
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The Election Commission of India has concluded the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase II that ran from November 4 to December 11, 2025. During this phase, Enumeration Forms (EF) specific to electors were distributed and digitised across various States and Union Territories (UTs). The report shows substantial progress with 99.
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The Indian government has implemented four new Labour Codes aimed at increasing female workforce participation and improving employment conditions for women. These reforms, effective from November 2025, include provisions for maternity leave, gender equality, and flexible work conditions. Concurrently, schemes like the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) are fostering employment opportunities
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The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, passed in 2014, has yet to be implemented as the government seeks to amend it to include safeguards against disclosures that could impact national security and integrity. Despite the initial passage of the Whistle Blowers Protection Bill in 2011 and its approval in 2014, the
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Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the NEST–02 tower at SEEPZ in Mumbai, emphasizing the importance of skilling, transparency, and accountability within the industrial sector. He urged industries to support workforce development to align with India's broader economic growth agenda. The minister highlighted the need for transparent procedures
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In response to increasing peak electricity demands, the Indian government has unveiled a strategic plan to expand its power generation and transmission infrastructure significantly. By 2031-32, the country's installed generation capacity is projected to reach 874 GW, covering contributions from traditional, nuclear, and renewable energy sources like solar
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The Ministry of Power in India, collaborating with the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, has established a Centre of Excellence for Cybersecurity to enhance the protection of the power grid. With guidelines set by the Central Electricity Authority to create a secure power ecosystem, upcoming regulations aim to fortify the