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The Indian Navy is preparing to commission its first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Craft, DSC A20, on December 16, 2025, at Kochi under the Southern Naval Command. DSC A20 is the lead ship in a fleet of five crafts developed by Titagarh Rail Systems Limited in Kolkata. Equipped
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The Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban (SBM-U) 2.0, launched in October 2021, aims to create Garbage Free Cities with comprehensive waste management and remediation of legacy dumpsites. Under SBM-U 2.0, various components like toilet construction, solid waste management, and capacity building receive Central Share (CS) funds based on approved
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) actively participated in the Bhartiya Bhasha Utsav 2025, spotlighting India's tribal linguistic heritage. Held on Mahakavi Subramania Bharati's birth anniversary, the event at National Bal Bhawan, New Delhi, emphasized linguistic diversity under the theme "Many Languages, One Emotion."
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The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, visited Manipur on December 11, 2025, where she attended a civic reception and inaugurated several developmental projects in Imphal. During the event, the President highlighted Manipur's resilience and cultural richness, commending its contributions in various fields such as sports and public service.
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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has extended the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) initiative until the end of 2025 to aid states and UTs in providing housing to eligible beneficiaries. The scheme, revamped as PMAY-U 2.0 starting September 2024, aims to support 1 crore additional
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to the iconic actor Dharmendra at a memorial service held in Delhi. Remembering Dharmendra's immense contribution to Indian cinema, Shah highlighted how the actor's performances resonated across linguistic and regional boundaries, touching the hearts of millions. Shah expressed that
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The Tribal Business Conclave 2025 in New Delhi celebrated indigenous entrepreneurship as part of the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh. Bringing together over 250 tribal entrepreneurs and significant government figures, the event showcased innovations and aimed at integrating tribal communities into India's broader economic landscape. Key highlights included the launch
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The Indian government has implemented several measures to increase the availability of natural gas for power generation. Key initiatives include expanding the National Gas Grid and the City Gas Distribution network, setting up LNG terminals, and allowing domestic gas producers to sell gas through exchanges. Additionally, LNG has been categorized
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The enactment of the Oilfield (Regulation and Development) Amendment Act, 2025, marks a significant milestone in enhancing the operational landscape for India's oil and gas exploration. This amendment aims to improve the Ease of Doing Business in the sector. Combined with previous initiatives like the Hydrocarbon Exploration and
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over a mishap in Arunachal Pradesh's Anjaw district that resulted in loss of lives. An ex-gratia payment of Rs. 2 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 for the injured has been announced from the Prime Minister'
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti's Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation organized the 4th District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad to discuss the implementation of the Har Ghar Jal scheme under the Jal Jeevan Mission. The virtual event highlighted the importance of community ownership through initiatives like Jal Arpan Diwas.
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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered the Maharashtra Wine Merchants Association, Pune District Wine Merchants Association, and Association of Progressive Liquor Vendors to cease anti-competitive practices. These associations were found to be collectively imposing conditions on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of alcoholic beverages, a violation of Sections 3(