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The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) until the fiscal year 2030-31. The initiative includes extended funding to aid promotional efforts, enhance capacity building, and ensure the scheme's sustainability through gap funding. Launched in 2015, APY
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The National School Band Competition, part of the 2026 Republic Day celebrations, has concluded at the Zonal level with 16 school teams from across India advancing to the grand finale. This event, organized by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education, aimed to foster patriotism and unity among
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The SAMPANN pension portal, developed by the Office of the Controller General of Communication Accounts, has been successfully integrated with the DigiLocker platform, enhancing access to pension-related digital documents such as e-Pension Payment Orders (e-PPOs) and Gratuity Sanction Orders for pensioners. This initiative, aimed at facilitating paperless and secure access
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The Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan will open to the public from February 3 to March 31, 2026. Entry is free and can be booked online or via kiosks at the entrance. Visitors can access the garden six days a week, with shuttle services available from Central Secretariat Metro Station
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The Ministry of Power has unveiled the Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026 aimed at transforming India's power sector towards Viksit Bharat @2047. It proposes ambitious goals for increasing per capita electricity consumption and aligns with India's climate commitments, targeting net-zero emissions by 2070. Major interventions
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura on their Statehood Day, emphasizing continuous effort and progress with a Sanskrit Subhashitam. Source: Original Link
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his warm greetings to the people of Tripura on their Statehood Day, highlighting the state's blend of tradition and modernity and its contributions to India's growth. Source: Original Link
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended congratulations to the people of Manipur on their Statehood Day. He highlighted the state's contributions to India's progress, mentioning its dedication, cultural heritage, and passion for sports. Modi expressed hope for Manipur's continued development. Source: Original Link
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt wishes to the people of Meghalaya on the occasion of their Statehood Day. He praised the state's vibrant culture and scenic beauty, noting its important contribution to the nation's development, and expressed confidence in its continued progress. Source: Original
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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence, led by Chairman Shri Radha Mohan Singh, visited the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory in Visakhapatnam. The visit included an examination of NSTL-developed underwater weapon technologies and demonstrations of naval systems. The committee commended NSTL for its contributions to Indian naval capabilities and its
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari congratulated the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Rajpath Infracon Pvt. Ltd. for setting 4 Guinness World Records for continuous Bituminous Concrete paving on the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor. This accomplishment highlights India's engineering excellence and commitment to infrastructure under Prime Minister
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Indian Navy's First Training Squadron, comprising ships INS Tir, INS Shardul, and INS Sujata, along with ICGS Sarathi, made a strategic port call at Belawan, Indonesia, on 20 January 2026. The squadron's visit seeks to strengthen maritime cooperation and bolster India's Act East Policy