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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Tata Steel Limited's proposed acquisition of sole control in Tata BlueScope Steel Pvt. Ltd. by purchasing the remaining 50% equity shareholding from BlueScope Steel Asia Holdings Pty Ltd. This acquisition will give Tata Steel full control over Tata BlueScope Steel,
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The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has marked 2025 as a landmark year with pioneering accomplishments in science and technology. Key highlights include groundbreaking deep-sea mining tests, successful implementation of new weather missions, and the commissioning of desalination plants. These achievements have significantly boosted India's self-reliance in resources,
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The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry concluded the South Zone round of the National Young Chef Competition in Chennai, bringing together top culinary students from Southern India. Supported by the Ministry of Tourism and other associations, the competition encourages young chefs to reinterpret classic Indian flavors. Winners from this
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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of India has announced a new Comprehensive Internship Policy aiming to provide 452 annual internships for students across its institutions, including the Sports Authority of India, the National Anti-Doping Agency, and the National Dope Testing Laboratory. This initiative is part of a larger
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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) held a consultative workshop in New Delhi to discuss the upcoming changes in the base year for economic indicators such as GDP, CPI, and IIP. These revisions aim to improve accuracy and transparency by incorporating new methodologies and data sources. Source: Original
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President Droupadi Murmu, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, presented the 'Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025' to 24 scientists and innovators, recognizing their contributions across various scientific disciplines. Renowned astrophysicist Prof. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar was posthumously honored with the lifetime achievement 'Vigyan Ratna Puruskar'. The CSIR-Aroma Mission Team, recognized
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences on the passing of esteemed Hindi writer and Jnanpith awardee, Vinod Kumar Shukla. Modi highlighted Shukla's significant contributions to Hindi literature and expressed sympathy to his family and admirers. Source: Original Link
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The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued Show Cause Notices to six thermal power plants within a 300 km radius of Delhi for failing to comply with biomass co-firing regulations. The plants, mandated to co-fire a minimum of 5% biomass pellets or briquettes with coal under the Environment
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On December 23, 2025, the Vice-President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, released the book 'Sanatan Sanskriti Ki Atal Drishti,' authored by Vasudev Devnani. The event, held at the Vice-President's Enclave in New Delhi, honored the legacy of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, highlighting his
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Dr. Jitendra Singh will oversee the 15th Pension Adalat in New Delhi, aiming to resolve 1087 long-standing pension grievances from 24 government departments. The focus is on ensuring quicker grievance resolution and enhancing financial security for pensioners. Source: Original Link
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Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan participated in a Farmers’ Conference in Nagaur, Rajasthan, emphasizing the rapid growth and development in the agricultural sector. Announcing financial allocations and transfers under various schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), he highlighted Rajasthan’s
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Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda spearheaded the groundbreaking ceremony for two new medical colleges in Dhar and Betul, Madhya Pradesh. These colleges, based on a public-private partnership (PPP) model, aim to enhance medical education and healthcare delivery in remote areas. The event highlighted significant growth in India'