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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.
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The 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), held from January 14–16, 2026, in New Delhi, gathered 61 speakers and presiding officers from 42 Commonwealth countries. The conference fostered discussions on the evolving role of legislatures, focusing on themes including artificial intelligence (AI), social media,
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Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, visited ICAR-CIBA in Chennai to interact with shrimp farmers and review PMMSY-funded projects promoting indigenous shrimp feed production and climate-smart aquaculture. Source: Original Link
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At the IFSCA–IRDAI–GIFT City Global Reinsurance Summit, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services, Shri M. Nagaraju, underscored India's ambitious vision for "Insurance for All by 2047." The Indian insurance sector, having recorded a premium of ₹11.93 lakh crore and AUM of ₹74.
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The Cooperative Election Authority (CEA) organized a consultative meeting with representatives from Multi-State Railway Employees’ Cooperative Societies to ensure alignment with the MSCS (Amendment) Act, 2023. The meeting, led by CEA Chairperson Shri Devendra Kumar Singh, aimed to facilitate bye-law amendments, enhance transparency, and discuss election processes. Highlighting past successes
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The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has been awarded the prestigious SKOCH Award 2025 for its innovative Cell Broadcast Solution (CBS) that enhances disaster and emergency alert systems. The CBS enables real-time, geo-targeted communication of crucial emergency information to mobile devices, supporting disaster management across India. This recognition highlights
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The Ministry of Defence has invited approximately 10,000 special guests from various sectors, including innovators, scientists, entrepreneurs, and marginalized individuals, to witness the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi. This initiative aims to honor their contributions to nation-building and promote public participation in national events. The
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The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, chaired the 88th Meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife in New Delhi. The committee evaluated 70 proposals for infrastructure development and public utilities in and around ecological zones, considering both ecological and community
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Between April and December 2025, Public Sector Banks sanctioned over ₹52,300 crore in MSME loans through a new Credit Assessment Model. This model leverages digital footprints and data-driven processes to streamline MSME financing through the Jan Samarth Portal, reducing paperwork and increasing efficiency. Source: Original Link
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Shri M. Nagaraju, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services, emphasized India's vision of "Insurance for All by 2047" at the IFSC–IRDAI–GIFT City Global Reinsurance Summit. The event spotlighted India’s insurance and reinsurance sector's significant growth, with projections for continued expansion
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The Ministry of Power in India has inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector at IIT Delhi. This initiative is a collaboration with the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and Grid Controller of India Ltd. (Grid India) to address the evolving needs of the