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The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has sanctioned several projects under the Scheme for 'Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector' across its phases. This initiative aims to reduce import dependency and boost indigenous manufacturing. Major projects include Centres of Excellence, Common Engineering Facility Centres, and
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In response to a series of fire incidents involving electric vehicles, the Government strengthens safety measures by amending automotive industry standards and implementing rigorous testing for electric vehicle components. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Communications released telecom subscription data as of December 31, 2025, highlighting an increase in wireless and broadband subscribers. The total telephone subscriber base reached 1,306.14 million with a growth rate of 0.66% for December. Bharti Airtel's inclusion of M2M connections contributed to
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The Reserve Bank of India, collaborating with the Government of India, is implementing new initiatives to enhance the financial robustness, governance, and digital integration of cooperative banks. Key measures include reclassification of loans to the National Cooperative Development Corporation as priority sector lending, increased housing loan limits, and reduced licensing
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The Ministry of Home Affairs has been allotted the task of coordinating activities for the progress of Ex-Agniveers as per an amendment in the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961. An Ex-Agniveer wing and cell have been created under the Ministry to facilitate coordination, monitoring, and policy formulation
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All 17,792 police stations across India have been successfully connected to the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS). This integration allows for real-time data collection, updating, and analysis of crime and criminal activities, benefiting both the police and citizens. It permits data sharing among various law enforcement
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The Indian Central Government, following suggestions from the Fifteenth Finance Commission, has initiated a comprehensive "Scheme for Expansion and Modernisation of Fire Services in the States," allocating Rs. 5000 crore to bolster state fire services. This initiative requires 25% state funding, with a reduced 10% from North-Eastern and
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The Ministry of Home Affairs has intensified its anti-narcotic initiatives through the Narco-Coordination (NCORD) mechanism, improving cooperation among central and state bodies and law enforcement to combat drug trafficking. Significant infrastructure enhancements and strategic meetings have been conducted to streamline operations and intelligence sharing. Furthermore, databases like NIDAAN are being
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The Indian Government has embarked on multiple initiatives focusing on the economic progress of Island Union Territories such as Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep. With strategic interventions across tourism, digital connectivity, and infrastructure enhancement, significant strides have been made to promote sustainable growth and positioning the UTs as models
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The SVAMITVA Scheme employs modern drone and CORS technology for precise property mapping in Indian villages, producing over 3.06 crore Property Cards for 1.86 lakh villages across 31 States/UT. Source: Original Link
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The latest report from the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation highlights notable improvements in employment indicators for October-December 2025. The Labour Force Participation Rate rose to 55.8%, while the Worker Population Ratio increased to 53.1%. Female LFPR showed significant growth, particularly in rural areas, and the overall
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj introduced SabhaSaar, an AI-powered voice-to-text platform, to automate and streamline minute-taking of Gram Sabha proceedings. The tool is being rolled out across Indian states and territories, enhancing the monitoring and summarization of local governance meetings. Source: Original Link