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The Ministry of Commerce & Industry reports that the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 3.7% in December 2025 compared to the previous year. Cement, Steel, Electricity, Fertilizer, and Coal production showed positive growth, while Crude Oil and Natural Gas production declined. The cumulative growth rate for
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The Indian Railways' One Station One Product (OSOP) scheme has expanded to 2,002 stations, providing a marketplace for local artisans and promoting traditional crafts. Since its inception in 2022, OSOP has empowered approximately 1.32 lakh artisans by offering direct access to millions of railway passengers, revitalizing crafts
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Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Shri Harivansh emphasized the importance of synergizing efforts between the Parliament and State Legislatures for efficient AI adoption, during the 86th All India Presiding Officers Conference. He stressed the use of institutional knowledge to improve AI accuracy and called for a hybrid approach combining human oversight
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Shri Amit Kumar Mishra, currently serving at the Headquarters, has been appointed as the new Ambassador of India to Georgia. The Indian Foreign Service officer from the 2004 batch is expected to assume his duties in the near future. Source: Original Link
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The Department of Posts in India has successfully revamped its ATM infrastructure by activating 887 ATMs across various post offices in the country. This initiative aims to improve accessibility to banking services, particularly for residents in rural and underserved regions, advancing the government's goal for financial inclusion through
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article written by Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, which discusses the transformation of India's textile industry into a significant job generator under the aegis of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The article emphasizes the impact of PM MITRA Parks, Production-Linked Incentive
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During a visit to the Gandhi Ashram in New Delhi, Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the Mahadev Desai Library Extension and reflected on Gandhian ideals. The Vice-President emphasized the importance of simplicity, service, and social responsibility, embodying these in the work of Harijan Sevak Sangh. The event celebrated the
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The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS) in New Delhi inaugurated a five-day training programme on 'Legal Management & Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016' for Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) officers. The initiative aims to enhance the legal and institutional proficiency of EPFO officers
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries held a Chintan Shivir to discuss strategies for advancing India's food processing sector. The event focused on innovations and export strategies to enhance the country's global standing in food processing. Source: Original Link
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The Union Government has released ₹213.9 crores as the first installment of XV Finance Commission Untied Grants for the financial year 2025–26 to support rural local bodies in Assam. This funding is distributed across 2,192 Gram Panchayats, 182 Block Panchayats, and 27 Zilla Parishads in the state.
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APEDA, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, organized an Organic Conclave-cum-Buyer Seller Meet in Guwahati to strengthen agricultural export linkages from Assam. Over 30 exporters, 9 importers, and 50 Farmer Producer Companies participated in the event aimed at enhancing market access for Assam's organic and processed food
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The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying is organizing a round table conference in New Delhi to discuss seafood export promotions with ambassadors and high commissioners from 83 countries. The aim is to strengthen bilateral trade and international market linkages while promoting sustainable and value-added seafood trade. India, a