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The Ministry of Textiles, in collaboration with the Government of Assam, is organizing the National Textiles Ministers’ Conference on January 8-9, 2026, in Guwahati. Under the theme "India’s Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage & Innovation," the conference aims to align with India’s vision of developing a USD
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India's Ministry of Fisheries is focusing on promoting indigenous fish species as part of a sustainable strategy for the Blue Revolution. The initiative aims to enhance biodiversity, support local economies, and meet the increasing demand for fish while preserving aquatic heritage. Through schemes like PMMSY and PMMKSSY, the
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President Droupadi Murmu launched the '#SkillTheNation Challenge', encouraging widespread participation in AI education via the SOAR course. Supported by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, the initiative targets building AI competencies across various demographics, including school students and professionals. Reflecting leadership commitment, 15 Members of Parliament have
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The National Statistics Office (NSO) has released "Know Your Survey: A User Guide to the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE)." This first-of-its-kind publication is tailored to improve data user engagement by explaining survey methodologies and quality assurance practices in a straightforward manner. Aimed at ministries, policymakers,
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The Vice-President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, stressed the critical role of youth in nation-building during his address at the 34th Convocation Ceremony of Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute in Chennai. He emphasized continuous learning in the era of rapid technological advancement, particularly in Artificial Intelligence
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Ahmedabad Flower Show for exemplifying creativity, sustainability, and community spirit. The annual event, noted for its impressive growth over the years, reflects Ahmedabad's rich cultural heritage and commitment to environmental consciousness. The Prime Minister highlighted the show as a vibrant expression of
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The Bullet Train Project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of its first mountain tunnel (MT-5) in Palghar, Maharashtra. This 1.5 km tunnel marks a crucial step in this 508 km high-speed rail corridor, which aims to reduce travel time to under 2
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Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan held a comprehensive review meeting with senior education officials in New Delhi. The meeting focused on assessing the progress of various educational schemes and initiatives. Discussions centered on flagship programs, policy reforms, digital education initiatives, and student support mechanisms. The Minister emphasized the centrality
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The Inter-Departmental Committee (IDC), led by Secretary of the Department of Financial Services, Shri M Nagaraju, convened to consider proposals from foreign banks wishing to open new branches, representative offices, or subsidiaries in India. The meeting, attended by different ministries, emphasized security, political, and economic evaluations before recommending decisions. Source:
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Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda announced the release of the Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026, marking significant advancements in drug standardization and international acceptance. The 10th edition includes 121 new monographs and breakthroughs in pharmacovigilance, notably moving India to the 8th global position in WHO contributions. The new edition supports India’
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has published its findings from an Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted to evaluate mobile network performance across various routes in the Bihar Licensed Service Area. The assessment covered city, highway, and railway routes focusing on service quality categories for voice and data services
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The Indian government is prioritizing the promotion of indigenous fish species in aquaculture to boost sustainability, food security, and local economies. With over 2800 native species, the country plans to enhance aquaculture productivity and biodiversity through schemes like Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. Selected species include fringed-lipped carp and Asian