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Shri Hari Shankar Verma, an experienced officer from the 1987 batch of Indian Railway Traffic Service, has been appointed as the Member of Operations and Business Development for the Railway Board. Previously, he was the Director General of Safety at the Railway Board, where he significantly improved the safety records
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India celebrates World Wetlands Day 2026 with a focus on traditional knowledge and community involvement in wetland conservation, showcasing a significant increase in Ramsar Sites from 26 in 2014 to 98. Events held at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary emphasized the ecological and cultural importance of wetlands and advocated for widespread
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The Ministry of Labour and Employment in India has initiated several programs to boost youth employment, improve worker skills, and enhance worker protection. Using data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey, the Ministry monitors employment trends and focuses on enhancing employability through the Skill India Mission. Initiatives include the e-Shram
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The Ministry of Labour and Employment in India has successfully registered over 31.48 crore unorganized workers on its e-Shram portal as of January 26, 2026. Launched on August 26, 2021, the e-Shram portal is designed to create a comprehensive national database of unorganized workers, providing them with a Universal
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The National Career Service (NCS) Portal, under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, has significantly influenced the career landscape in India by onboarding 1180 career counsellors and conducting over 55 lakh career guidance sessions across the nation. As of January 20, 2026, more than 2.23 crore jobseekers have been
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India will exhibit the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from February 4 to 10, 2026. Led by Shri Acharya Devvrat, Governor of Gujarat, and Shri Harsh Sanghavi, Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, the exposition is a significant cultural diplomacy gesture to
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) of India and the Directorate-General for Communication Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT) of the European Commission have entered into an Administrative Arrangement signed on 27 January 2026, aimed at enhancing cooperation on electronic signatures and seals. As a result, interoperability between
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The Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana, launched in October 2017, attained its goal of electrifying all willing un-electrified households in both rural and urban areas by March 2019. With the scheme's completion, 286 lakh households have been connected to the electricity grid, amounting to effective universal
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The Government of India, under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), has achieved significant progress in the installation of smart meters across various States and Union Territories. As of December 2025, 3.9 crore smart meters had been installed under RDSS, contributing to the overall installation of 5.28 crore
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Dr Jitendra Singh has highlighted the Union Budget 2026–27 as a blueprint for future structural reforms driven by AI and biotechnology. Key initiatives include affordable healthcare solutions, empowerment of farmers through AI, and the advancement of biopharma technologies. The budget also extends incentives in areas such as mental health,
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The Ministry of External Affairs released several significant press releases, including diplomatic appointments, international visits, and high-level meetings aimed at strengthening India's global relations. Recent announcements included the appointment of Ms. Nagma Mohamed Mallick as the Ambassador to the Marshall Islands and the visit of External Affairs Minister
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SAIL has partnered with RITES to enhance logistics and operational efficiency by leasing and maintaining diesel locomotives, crucial for SAIL's internal rail operations across its plants and mines. This collaboration draws on RITES' expertise and resources in diesel loco maintenance to optimize costs and improve efficiency as