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Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan has assumed the role of Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief at the Western Naval Command in Mumbai, as of 30 May 2026. Previously, Vice Admiral Vatsayan served as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff and has had a distinguished career in the Indian Navy since his commissioning in
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The Chintan Shivir of the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, concluded at the Indian Institute of Management, Shillong. The event focused on enhancing youth engagement and the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted the importance of MY Bharat and NSS
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From 1st June to 31st October 2026, the Central Government of India will exempt all customs duties on the import of cotton to support the textile and apparel sector by reducing input costs and enhancing cotton availability while considering domestic farmers' interests. Source: Original Link
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Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma engaged in discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi today in New Delhi. The meeting was publicly acknowledged by the Prime Minister’s Office via their official social media handle. Source: Original Link
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The Digi Yatra application, a part of India's digital public infrastructure initiative, has reached 10 crore seamless journeys across 38 airports, marking a significant achievement in the country's aviation sector. With over 2.4 crore downloads, the platform has significantly optimized airport operations by reducing entry
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The Government of India has announced a temporary exemption on customs duties for cotton imports from June 1 to October 31, 2026. This measure aims to balance the interests of farmers and the textile industry by ensuring adequate cotton availability, supporting MSMEs, moderating input costs, and enhancing the competitiveness of
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The Ministry of Rural Development's Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) hosted a webinar to promote balanced edible oil consumption among rural communities to combat rising obesity and cardiovascular diseases. The event highlighted the role of Self Help Groups (SHGs) as community leaders in spreading
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The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security, in collaboration with Gujarat National Law University and Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation, has launched the Executive Development Programme on Labour Laws and Social Security Compliance. This initiative aims to equip professionals to navigate India's evolving labour governance and social
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The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, recently held a review meeting to evaluate Meghalaya's readiness to host the 39th National Games in 2027. The event will not only be a sporting spectacle but also a platform to exhibit the unique cultural richness of
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The Ministry of Mines, in collaboration with the Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre, organized an Interactive Workshop-cum-Technical Evaluation Session under the S&T–PRISM Programme. The event aimed to promote innovation and collaboration among startups in the critical minerals sector by providing a platform for technology
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Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh launched the CPGRAMS AI-enabled Voice Chatbot 'Samadhan Didi', a tool aimed at revolutionizing the public grievance mechanism in India. This initiative, developed by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances and Bhasini, allows citizens to lodge grievances by simply speaking in
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The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 90 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHAs) across India, highlighting the country's progress towards a digitally integrated and citizen-centric healthcare system. Uttar Pradesh leads with over 15.3 crore ABHAs while women account for nearly half