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During his speech to Indian students and the community in Oman, India's Prime Minister underscored the shared cultural ties and education partnerships that bind India and Oman. He highlighted UNESCO's recent recognition of Diwali as an Intangible Cultural Heritage and stressed the importance of India-Oman'
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Indian Railways has initiated a large-scale operation of special trains during the 2025–26 Christmas and New Year holiday period to address the expected increase in passenger flow. Across nine railway zones, 138 special trains have been scheduled for 650 trips, of which 244 are already notified. Western Railway leads
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The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) organized the 'Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025' to attract investments in various sectors of the region. The summit resulted in investment interests worth ₹ 4.48 lakh crore through MoUs and letters of intent. Key focus sectors included tourism, agro-food
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The Indian Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has implemented the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022. These regulations promote environmentally sound management of waste batteries, covering electric vehicles, portable, automotive, and industrial batteries. Emphasizing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), producers must collect and recycle or refurbish waste batteries with set
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The Government of India is enhancing the operational environment for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to boost ease of doing business. Notable initiatives include revising MSME definitions for better tech and business expansion, the launch of the Udyam Registration Portal, and supporting informal enterprises through Udyam Assist. A substantial
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The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) has improved project monitoring by establishing Field Level Technical Support Units in all eight North Eastern States. These units maintain and update projects on the PM Gati Shakti Portal, with additional scrutiny by Project Quality Monitors and third-party agencies. Reforms, including
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The Ministry of Railways has achieved a significant milestone in enhancing the speed potential of its tracks. Over the last 11 years, various upgradation techniques like the implementation of thicker rails, wider sleepers, and modern maintenance machinery have been employed. This comprehensive improvement has led to 79% of the railway
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been instrumental in promoting small-scale food processing industries across India through various incentive-based schemes. The Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI), and PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) are key initiatives
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The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, launched in June 2020, aims to support micro food processing enterprises in India, largely operating in the informal sector. This government initiative seeks to overcome challenges like lack of access to credit, technology, market links, and capacity building. Despite
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) in India has approved incentives totaling Rs. 793.27 crores under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Millet-Based Products (PLISMBP) to support the manufacturing and sale of millet-based food products. This funding is part of broader sector schemes, including Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA
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The Indian government has initiated significant modernization efforts for Doordarshan and Akashvani under the ₹2,539.61 crore BIND Scheme. This initiative includes technological advancements like High Definition channels and the WAVES OTT platform, which aim to improve content quality, expand digital presence, and ensure wide public outreach through live
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The Indian Railways, through IRCTC, has launched a new service on the Vande Bharat trains, offering passengers regional cuisine to enhance their travel experience. This initiative covers a wide array of regional specialties, including dishes from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, West Bengal, Kerala, Bihar, and Kashmir. The culinary offerings aim to