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India's coastline has been re-assessed, extending its length from 7,516.6 km to 11,098.81 km as per a joint survey by the National Hydrographic Office and the Survey of India. This was achieved using modern GIS technology and high-resolution High-Water Line data, capturing more detailed
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The Chief Election Commissioner of India, Shri Gyanesh Kumar, has been appointed as the Chair of the Council of Member States for the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), signifying a global recognition of India's role in democratic governance. During his official visit to Sweden,
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Air Marshal Yalla Umesh, the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Maintenance Command, paid a visit to the Base Repair Depot in Tughlakabad on December 4, 2025. Accompanied by Mrs. Sreevalli, they were welcomed by Air Commodore DN Sahu and Mrs. Preeti Sahu. During the visit, the Air Marshal was briefed
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The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) celebrated a decade of successful operations of the UltraViolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT) on AstroSat, India's first dedicated space observatory, launched by ISRO on September 28, 2015. As India's only UV space telescope capable of observing in the far-UV, apart from
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The Ministry of Tourism in India has reported significant growth in foreign tourist arrivals over the past few years, with numbers rising from 15.27 lakh in 2021 to a provisional 69.80 lakh in 2025. To further enhance tourist experiences and attract more visitors, the Ministry has launched various
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The Ministry of Tourism in India is actively promoting the country's diverse tourist destinations through multiple initiatives targeting both national and international markets. Noteworthy campaigns include "Meet in India" aimed at bolstering the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector, and "India Says I Do,
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The Ministry of Tourism has stepped up efforts to promote the North Eastern Region (NER) of India as a prime tourism destination through various schemes and initiatives. These include the International Tourism Mart, revamped Incredible India Digital Platform, and financial assistance for fairs and festivals under the DPPH scheme. The
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The Ministry of Tourism, led by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, presented a report on the growth of international tourist arrivals (ITAs) in India, which showed significant recovery post-pandemic. From a low of 63.37 lakh ITAs in 2020, arrivals increased to 205.69 lakh in 2024. The data highlights
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The Department of Posts (DoP) in India has launched the Advanced Postal Technology (APT), a cloud-based digital platform as part of its IT Modernization Project 2.0. APT, developed by the Centre for Excellence in Postal Technology, connects around 1.7 lakh post offices across 23 postal circles nationwide. In
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The Department of Posts in India is undertaking a comprehensive transformation to position itself as a major public logistics organization. Key measures include modernizing the parcel processing and delivery ecosystem to improve speed, reliability, and customer experience. This modernization entails standardized systems, mechanic-driven delivery enhancements, and new technologies like real-time
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The 70th Mahaparinirvan Diwas, marking the death anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, was commemorated with great fervour by the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation (DAF) at the Prerna sthal Parliament House Campus on December 6, 2025. The event, organized on behalf of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, witnessed floral
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The National Career Service (NCS) Portal, managed by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, is a comprehensive platform that provides various career-related services in India. As of November 2025, over 6 crore jobseekers and 54 lakh employers have registered on the portal, with more than 8.17 crore vacancies mobilized.