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The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, through Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, unveiled infrastructure and digital projects valued at ₹235 crores at Chennai Port Authority and Kamarajar Port Limited. These initiatives aim to boost maritime efficiency and align with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for 'Viksit Bharat.'
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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, India, held the BHARATI Startup Challenge at IndusFood 2026 to promote agri-startups in the export sector. The selected startups will participate in global events like Gulfood in Dubai and BIOFACH in Germany to
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The Indian Railways, under the leadership of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, announces an ambitious plan of executing 52 reforms in as many weeks. These reforms aim to enhance efficiency, governance, and service delivery within the sector. Key areas of focus include safety, integration of AI and technology, talent and training
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Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan convened a meeting with representatives from international organizations at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. The discussion aimed to enhance collaboration and support sustainable development in India's agriculture sector, focusing on policies that will improve farmers' welfare. Key topics addressed include technology,
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The Department of Youth Affairs in India is organizing the second edition of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue (VBYLD 2026) from January 9 to 12, 2026, in New Delhi. The event will serve as a platform for youth aged 15-29 to present innovative ideas towards the 'Viksit Bharat@
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Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, encourages the participation in the Somnath Swabhiman Parv from January 8 to 11, 2026, in Somnath. The event marks the millennium since the first attack on the Somnath Mahadev Temple and celebrates the resilience of Sanatan culture. Source: Original Link
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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry organized the BHARATI Startup Challenge at IndusFood 2026. The initiative aims to boost innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture exports, offering mentorship and international exposure at events like Gulfood in Dubai and BIOFACH in
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The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has earned an 'Excellent' rating for the fifth year in a row in its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) performance. This consistent achievement marks IREDA's robust operational efficiency and successful institutional reforms,
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The National Biodiversity Authority has released Rs 68 lakh to local committees in Maharashtra under its Access and Benefit Sharing framework. This initiative supports the use of Bacillus genus bacteria for creating probiotic products, highlighting the importance of microbial biodiversity. The mechanism promotes fair sharing with local communities and fosters
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The SWAMIH Investment Fund, launched in November 2019, has concluded its investment period successfully by committing its entire corpus to stalled housing projects. Managed by SBI Ventures Limited, the fund delivered over 61,000 homes and unlocked significant economic activities. It has also promised the establishment of a second fund
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The Ministry of Tourism in India has made substantial progress through its several schemes and initiatives aimed at boosting both domestic and international tourism. The "Swadesh Darshan" scheme, started in 2015, has seen significant expansion, evolving into "Swadesh Darshan 2.0" to focus on responsible and
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On January 9, 2026, Indian Railways will celebrate and honour its exceptional employees with the 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar at the India International Convention & Expo Centre, New Delhi. Source: Original Link