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The Ministry of Tourism in India has launched guidelines to develop homestays in tribal areas under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA). This initiative, part of the Swadesh Darshan scheme, aims to boost responsible tourism and support tribal communities by offering financial incentives to upgrade and create homestays.
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The Ministry of Tourism in India has launched the 'National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive' (PRASHAD), with the goal of developing infrastructure at identified pilgrimage and heritage sites across the country. The scheme provides financial assistance to state governments and UT administrations for this
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The Ministry of Tourism has released data for tourism in 2024, revealing that India saw 99.52 lakh Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) and 2,94,81.91 lakh Domestic Tourist Visits (DTVs). Foreign Exchange Earnings from tourism were Rs 2,93,033 crore. The USA, Bangladesh, UK, Australia, and Canada
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The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in India is driving initiatives to bolster the sector's export potential through significant programs like the International Cooperation Scheme and Export Promotion Mission (EPM). Over the past five years, these schemes have aided 1,361 MSMEs to participate in
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Indian Railways has intensified its cyber security measures to safeguard its ticket reservation system, deactivating over 3 crore suspicious user IDs since January 2025. The improvements include implementing Aadhaar-based OTP verification for online tatkal ticketing, effective in 322 trains, and at reservation counters for 211 trains, increasing confirmed tatkal ticket
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Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, paid tribute to legendary Carnatic singer Smt. M. S. Subbulakshmi on her death anniversary. He acknowledged her significant contributions to Indian classical music, highlighting her global impact and inspiration to future musicians through her devotion and artistic excellence. Source: Original Link
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The Indian Ministry of Law and Justice has expanded its Fast Track Special Courts (FTSC) scheme, aimed at hastening the adjudication of rape and POCSO-related offenses. Launched in October 2019, the initiative establishes courts dedicated to quick resolution of such crimes, backed by a ₹1,952.23 crore funding package
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The Indian Government is rolling out the third phase of the e-Courts Project with an investment of Rs.7,210 crore. This initiative aims to transition courts to a digital and paperless environment by digitizing case records, expanding video conferencing, and introducing technologies like AI for case management. Major accomplishments
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The Supreme Court of India is integrating advanced technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its subsets like Machine Learning (ML) and Natural Language Processing (NLP), into the country's legal system through the eCourts Project. This initiative aims to improve various aspects of the judicial process such as translation,
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Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, paid tribute to former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary. In a social media post, the Vice-President remembered Mukherjee as an influential statesman who dedicated his life to national service, and highlighted his significant contributions to strengthening India’s democratic
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The Indian government's Ministry of Law and Justice is spearheading a significant digital transformation in the country's judicial system through the e-Courts Project Phase-III. Allocating Rs.7,210 crore over four years, the project aims to convert Indian courts into digital and paperless environments by digitizing
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On December 11, 2025, the Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, paid floral tributes to Mahakavi Subramania Bharati on his birth anniversary at the Vice-President’s Enclave. Via social media, Radhakrishnan expressed admiration for Bharati, describing him as a fearless nationalist, visionary social reformer, and revolutionary poet. Bharati’s