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At a national workshop on geospatial science, Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the role of geospatial technologies in shaping India's future. Through the National Geospatial Mission and reforms like the National Geospatial Policy, the Indian government aims to enhance planning, service delivery, and governance across various sectors. The event
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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the launching of a new webpage on the MY Bharat Portal dedicated to national-level youth competitions for the Republic Day Celebrations 2026. The competitions include essay writing, painting, and slogan/signature contests aimed at encouraging patriotism, creativity, and civic engagement among Indian
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The Office of the Principal Controller of Communication Accounts, Delhi, organized a quarterly Pension Adalat on December 17, 2025. Chaired by Sh. Rajat Tripathi, the event focused on resolving grievances of pensioners from BSNL, MTNL, and DoT, addressing issues like pension payments and commutation. Sh. Ashish Joshi emphasized the importance
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On December 17, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Param Vir Gallery at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The gallery, honoring India's bravest soldiers who received the prestigious Param Vir Chakra award, aims to move away from India's colonial past by replacing British-era soldier portraits with those of
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The Department of Space, as part of its year-end review for 2025, highlighted significant achievements made by ISRO, including the SpaDeX Mission and the CROPS mission. SpaDeX demonstrated cutting-edge technologies like docking and power transfer in space, while CROPS advanced space biological experiments with plant growth in microgravity. ISRO celebrated
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India is set to accomplish a rare global milestone by 2027 with simultaneous human missions in space and the deep sea. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh highlighted the nation's ambitious plan to send astronauts to space and conduct a deep-sea mission reaching 6,000 meters depth. These initiatives
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Union Minister for Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan, presented the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB–G RAM G Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha. This bill seeks to ensure 125 days of guaranteed wage employment annually for rural families, as a step towards
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The Vande Bharat Express has emerged as a transformative force in India's rail travel landscape since its inception in 2019. Known for its speed, safety, and comfort, this high-tech train network now boasts 164 services connecting major cities across 274 districts, catering to over 7.5 crore passengers.
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Indian Railways has expanded its use of solar energy significantly, with 2,626 stations now utilizing solar power, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and energy security. As of November 2025, 898 MW of solar power has been commissioned, with 70% used for traction purposes. This shift aids in reducing energy
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The Indian government has bolstered its income support for farmers by fixing Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for 22 mandated agricultural crops, ensuring that these prices are at least 1.5 times the cost of production. This initiative, announced in the 2018-19 Union Budget, aims to provide farmers with a minimum
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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) organized a preparatory workshop for the Clean Himalayan Hill Cities Initiative on December 16, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. This workshop aimed to unite key stakeholders, including urban experts, technical agencies, civil society organizations, and development partners, to create a strategic
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The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) marked a significant year in 2025 with numerous pioneering achievements. Highlights include the launch of the world's first port road using steel slag technology at Hazira, Gujarat, and the introduction of eco-friendly MSS+ technology for sustainable road construction in Uttar