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In 2025, India's Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs marked significant advancements in urban development, emphasizing sustainable infrastructure and urban mobility. Key achievements included the expansion of metro services to 26 cities, launching the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme, and the significant impact of PM SVANidhi on street vendors.
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The India AI Impact Summit 2026, organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, is set to focus on 'Democratizing AI and Bridging the AI Divide.' With the aim of making AI accessible globally, the summit highlights the importance of AI as a horizontal, enabling technology to
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The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya, a traditional stitched sailing vessel built indigenously by the Indian Navy, has embarked on its maiden overseas journey to Muscat, Oman, marking a significant effort to revive historic maritime routes between India and Oman. This voyage is poised to enhance cultural connections and
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Jyoti–Bishnu International Art Centre in Guwahati, Assam, alongside several significant infrastructure projects, including a new Police Commissioner's office and a Command and Control Centre, enhancing the state's development in culture and security. Source: Original Link
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India successfully conducted the first flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR 120) at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur on December 29, 2025. The rocket hit its target with precision after demonstrating planned in-flight maneuvers. Designed by the
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The historic restoration of Batadrava Than, the birthplace of Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankardeva, in Assam was praised by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal as a cultural and spiritual renaissance. This site, crucial in Assamese Vaishnavite culture, was previously neglected but has now been revitalized under the guidance of PM Narendra Modi and
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The Indian Ministry of Communications has introduced major strategic reforms to strengthen the telecom security ecosystem. The reforms, announced by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, aim to bolster national security and ease the compliance burden on the telecom industry. Key initiatives include extending the Pro Tem Security Certification Scheme for two
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The Indian Government, led by Principal Scientific Adviser Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, has introduced the National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF) to standardize the evaluation of technology maturity in India. Developed in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the framework aims to bridge the gap between laboratory-level research
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The Government of India announced an auction for the reissue of its 6.48% Government Security 2035 with a notified amount of ₹32,000 crore, conducted by the Reserve Bank of India. The auction will occur on January 02, 2026, permitting competitive and non-competitive bids, with results declared the same
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The Ministry of Finance announces the auction schedule for Government of India Treasury Bills for the quarter ending March 2026, coordinating with the Reserve Bank of India. Auctions will occur weekly, with potential adjustments based on market conditions and other factors. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare has reported a robust increase in Rabi crop area coverage as of December 26, 2025, reaching 614.30 lakh hectares. This marks an increase of 6.87 lakh hectares over the previous year, indicating steady progress. Notably, there was a significant rise
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Jyoti–Vishnu International Art Centre, highlighting Assam's cultural revitalization amid developments including a new Police Commissioner’s Office and Command and Control Centre in Guwahati. Source: Original Link