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In a significant boost to citizen services, the Ministry of Electronics & IT, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, has introduced the integration of Passport Verification Records (PVR) into the DigiLocker platform. This initiative, under the Digital India programme, allows citizens to access, store, and share digitally verified
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The Indian government's Code on Social Security 2020, which took effect on November 21, 2025, introduces definitions and provisions for gig and platform workers for the first time. The Code aims to establish social security measures covering life insurance, health benefits, and accident coverage for these workers. It
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The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is spearheading conservation and maintenance efforts for 3,685 ancient monuments and archaeological sites of national importance across India. This initiative is part of a broader effort to preserve cultural heritage through the National Culture Fund (NCF), established to bolster resources for such projects
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The Ministry of Labour and Employment in India has registered over 31.38 crore unorganized workers on the e-Shram portal, as of November 2025. Launched on August 26, 2021, the portal aims to create a comprehensive National Database of Unorganized Workers (NDUW) linked with Aadhaar. The e-Shram portal serves as
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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in India has revised its greenbelt/green cover requirements for industrial areas to better address pollution potentials. Now, industrial estates are required to have a minimum of 10% of their area as a common green area. Red and orange category industrial units
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The Indian government has implemented a series of initiatives to address air pollution linked to stubble burning across several states, including Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. A Central Sector Scheme has been operational since 2018, providing financial aid to farmers for purchasing relevant machinery and to establish custom hiring centers.
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The 10th edition of the India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise "Garuda Shakti" is currently underway in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. This exercise, held from 3rd to 12th December 2025, involves special forces from both nations, focusing on strengthening cooperation, interoperability, and tactical skills in a counter-terrorism environment. It incorporates
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The "Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar" (MGMD) programme has identified 638,365 villages across India for cultural mapping, with data for 623,449 villages uploaded to date. The initiative aims to strengthen rural identity by documenting cultural elements such as oral traditions, customs, and art forms. Through community involvement
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The Indian Navy celebrated Navy Day 2025 with an impressive 'Operational Demonstration' at Shangumugham Beach, Thiruvananthapuram. The event, held on December 3, 2025, highlighted the Navy's combat capabilities, technological excellence, and operational readiness. The Hon'ble President Droupadi Murmu presided as Chief Guest, hosted by
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently highlighted the success of India's cheetah reintroduction program through an article shared on social media, authored by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav. Modi noted the encouraging growth of the cheetah population, citing a female cheetah giving birth to five cubs as proof of the
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Union Minister of State for Finance, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, presided over the 68th Founding Day of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in New Delhi. The minister praised DRI for its enduring efforts in protecting India's economic borders since 1957 and tackling international smuggling networks. The event saw
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries is driving the PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, aimed at enhancing the competitiveness and formalization of micro-enterprises. The scheme endorses the One District One Product (ODOP) approach to promote local foods and employs financial, technical, and business support measures to