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The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) recently held a pre-bid conference for its new scheme to promote the manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets in India. The conference, aimed at potential bidders, saw participation from 25 companies. The project involves setting up facilities with a capacity of 6,000
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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has introduced new draft guidelines to update and standardize the compilation of Gross State Value Addition and District Domestic Product estimates with a new base year of 2022-23. These measures aim to enhance the accuracy and comparability of economic data across states and
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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has updated the base year for National Accounts to 2022-23 to better represent current economic structures and align with international standards. Concurrently, the base year for Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) will also be updated. To facilitate understanding and ensure consistency across
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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has announced a landmark decision to regularise 1511 unauthorised colonies in Delhi on an 'as-is where-is' basis, providing legal ownership and facilitating urban inclusion for nearly 45 lakh residents. This move follows the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri - Unauthorised Colonies
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The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has set up a Special Task Force to address global geopolitical changes impacting agriculture. In its inaugural meeting, key initiatives were introduced to secure national food and input supplies, including intensifying outreach through campaigns like 'Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav', optimizing fertilizer
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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has unveiled the Regulations for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and Charges, 2026, aimed at fostering affordable housing and sustainable urban growth in Delhi. The policy builds on the Master Plan of Delhi 2021 to promote high-density, mixed-use developments along metro and RRTS corridors,
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Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 39th Convocation Ceremony of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in New Delhi, praising the institution for its significant contribution to accessible education. Over 3.2 lakh learners received degrees, diplomas, and certificates. The Vice President emphasized the need for technology
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Bank of Baroda has launched bob SAMVAD, an AI-driven multi-language conversational platform aimed at enhancing in-branch communication by removing language barriers. This platform supports real-time, two-way interaction in 22 languages, promoting inclusive and accessible banking services. Source: Original Link
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India convened a Core Group meeting focusing on 'Tackling Food Adulteration in India', highlighting the scale and challenges of the issue and proposing reforms. Key attendees emphasized the importance of public awareness, legal compliance, and technological advancements to combat food adulteration.
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The Ministry of Ayush kicked off the 75-day countdown to the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 with the Yoga Mahotsav–2026 event, held at Lonar, Buldhana, Maharashtra. The event set a record in the Asia Book of Records with nearly 5,000 participants performing Trikonasana collectively. This marks
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Bank of Baroda has introduced 'bob SAMVAD', a cutting-edge AI-powered multilingual conversational platform designed to enhance in-branch customer interactions by breaking down language barriers. The platform, launched by Shri M. Nagaraju of the Ministry of Finance's Department of Financial Services, supports communication in 22 languages and
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The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for the Food Processing Industry, launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, is enhancing India's food processing sector. Running from FY 2021-22 to FY 2026-27 with a ₹10,900 crore budget, it boosts value addition, capacity, and employment, especially in rural