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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
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Dr. Jitendra Singh addressed the Rajya Sabha, highlighting the achievements of the "Jigyasa" programme, an initiative by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to promote scientific curiosity and learning among school children. Launched in 2017, this programme has benefitted over 14 lakh students and 80,000
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NITI Aayog, led by CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, has released a report titled 'Deepening the Corporate Bond Market in India,' which highlights the need for a robust corporate bond market to achieve India's long-term development goals. The report outlines a roadmap for market reforms to
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The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions has highlighted several initiatives aimed at fostering good governance across India. Among these is the Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS), an online platform operational 24/7 to address public grievances related to service delivery. The initiatives also include the
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, represented by Union Minister of State Shri Durgadas Uikey, informed the Lok Sabha about an evaluation study led by NITI Aayog on Centrally Sponsored Schemes aimed at the welfare of Scheduled Tribes (STs) for the financial years 2020-25. These schemes, under initiatives like the Vanbandhu