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The Indian Army recently hosted its annual Idea & Innovation Competition, Inno-Yoddha 2025, at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. This event is a significant platform for recognizing and nurturing in-house innovations from soldiers, aimed at enhancing operational, logistical, and training capabilities. This year, a record 89 innovations were submitted,
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During the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit held in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the enduring strategic partnership between their nations, highlighting cooperation across various sectors including trade, energy, defense, and cultural exchanges. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of their strategic partnership, both leaders pledged
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The Election Commission has provided an update on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase II, focusing on the enumeration phase from November 4 to December 11, 2025. Status reports showcase the distribution and digitization of Elector-specific Enumeration Forms (EFs) across various states and union territories. The data highlights successful near-complete
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During the Russian President's state visit to India, multiple agreements and memoranda of understanding were signed between the two nations across various sectors. Key collaborations include migration and mobility agreements, healthcare and food safety partnerships, maritime cooperation, and academic exchanges. Notably, agreements were made to enhance migration regulation,
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The Indian government has extended the timeline for the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojna (PMGSY) Phase III to March 2026, after certain states and Union Territories requested the change. Since the program's inception in 2019, it has aimed to construct and improve 125,000 km of rural roads,
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The Sardar@150 Unity March marked a milestone in the nationwide padyatra celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The event, held in Narmada district, emphasized Patel's role in unifying India and fostering a spirit of "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat." Minister Jayant Chaudhary highlighted
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The two-day District Level Philatelic Exhibition 'KartavyaPEX-2025' was inaugurated by postal and government officials in New Delhi, showcasing Delhi's historical transition from Indraprastha to the modern capital through rare stamps and collections. This event aims to promote philately among children, featuring over 39 participants with collections
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The Ministry of Textiles has enhanced the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for traditional textiles to bolster MSME participation. Originally launched in September 2021, the scheme targets the production of man-made fiber (MMF) apparel, fabrics, and technical textiles. As of September 2025, 91 companies, including 36 MSMEs, have been approved,
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The Ministry of Textiles in India, through the Office of Development Commissioner (Handlooms), is implementing the National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP). Over the last five years, around 22.7 million weavers and Self Help Groups have received assistance under NHDP. Among its components, the Cluster Development Programme (CDP) provides financial
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Launched in 2020, the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) aims to revitalize India's technical textiles sector with a financial outlay of Rs. 1,480 crore. The mission has approved 168 projects, of which 79 focused on research in specialty fibres such as carbon, aramid, and nylon, and various
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The Ministry of Textiles in India has launched the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) to enhance agricultural productivity through agro-textiles. Established in 2020, the initiative includes 14 approved research projects focusing on the development and application of innovative agro-textile products. A Climate-Smart Agro-Textile Demonstration Centre was opened in Gujarat in
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has granted in-principle approval for the registration of Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) as an Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT). This move is a part of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)'s asset monetization program aimed at unlocking the financial potential