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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, organized a two-day Chintan Shivir in Udaipur, Rajasthan, focusing on enhancing India's food processing sector through policy, innovation, and collaboration. The Hon’ble Minister Shri Chirag Paswan emphasized the government's dedication to developing a competitive food processing
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The Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train project is making significant strides in the installation of Overhead Electrification (OHE) masts, a crucial development for India's first high-speed rail system. This progress aligns with the 'Make in India' initiative, bolstering domestic manufacturing while integrating advanced rail technology. Source: Original
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The Khelo India Winter Games 2026, set to commence in Leh, will feature over 1,000 participants across various ice sports, including the newly introduced Olympic discipline of figure skating. Aiming to replicate their success from last year, hosts UT Ladakh will compete for the top spot in the medal
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) convened a substantial industry consultation in Pune as part of progressing the PM-SETU scheme. The event, attended by industry leaders from sectors such as automotive and renewable energy, focused on aligning ITIs with industry needs through a hub-and-spoke model and industry-led governance,
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The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare reported a notable increase in Rabi crop coverage in India as of January 16, 2026. The total area covered under Rabi crops increased by 20.88 lakh hectares from the previous year, reaching 652.33 lakh hectares. Pulses showed a remarkable rise, especially
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The National Health Authority and the Digital India BHASHINI Division, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to integrate AI-powered multilingual translation services and language support into digital health platforms. This collaboration aims to enhance accessibility and engagement across India, aligning with initiatives like Ayushman
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INS Sudarshini, a sail training ship of the Indian Navy, is set to embark on a major 10-month, 22,000 nautical mile transoceanic expedition named Lokayan 26. Departing on January 20, 2026, the voyage will see the ship visiting 18 ports in 13 countries, aligning with India's maritime
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The Indian Navy has finalized a contract with M/s Suryadipta Projects Private Limited for the construction of three 200-tonne Bottom Opening Non-Propelled Barges. This initiative reflects the Navy's commitment to the Make in India program and supports the Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission, fostering growth in the MSME shipyard
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Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff, visited the National Cadet Corps Republic Day Camp 2026 in Delhi, emphasizing the crucial role of NCC in developing youth values and sharing life lessons from his own experience. Source: Original Link
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During the Mauni Amavasya period, Indian Railways operated 244 special trains across the country, accommodating over 4.5 lakh passengers without disrupting regular services. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Science & Technology, headed by Dr. Jitendra Singh, has announced the commencement of the Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) funding scheme for industry-backed projects by the end of January 2026. Approved by the Union Cabinet, this ₹1 lakh crore initiative aims to spur private sector-led research. The
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at the airport in New Delhi. The visit underscores the importance of the longstanding friendship between India and the UAE. Both leaders expressed enthusiasm for their upcoming discussions on strengthening bilateral relations.