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India's banking sector has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, driven by robust reforms and strategic initiatives. From 2015 to 2025, domestic deposits and credit have nearly tripled, marking a substantial strengthening in banking activity. The decline in Gross Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) from 11.46% in
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The festival of Deepavali, popularly known as Diwali, has been added to UNESCO's List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The announcement was made during the 20th UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee session held at Red Fort, New Delhi. This inscription, welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, acknowledges Deepavali
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The Ministry of Culture's Year-End Review for 2025 highlights significant cultural initiatives aimed at celebrating India's rich heritage and fostering unity. Key events included the Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0 in Varanasi, celebrating Tamil Nadu-Kashi bonds; the Republic Day Parade featuring tribal heritage; and the launch
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The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced new criminal laws aimed at expediting judicial processes in India. These laws focus on faster and fair resolutions, limiting the time for different stages of investigation and trial. Key highlights include a two-month deadline for investigating crimes against women and children, provisions for
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The Ministry of Home Affairs has emphasized its unwavering commitment to combating crimes against women and children through a broad spectrum of initiatives, which includes establishing infrastructure such as Women Help Desks across police stations and launching technological tools like the National Database on Sexual Offenders. Steps to improve investigation
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The Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK), spearheaded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, is a demand-driven, centrally sponsored scheme aimed at fostering infrastructure development in minority-concentrated areas across India. By targeting essential sectors such as health, education, and women's projects, PMJVK has effectively reduced development gaps, as
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The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has conducted a pilot study to assess the feasibility of generating district-level estimates of Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) in Uttar Pradesh using model-based techniques. A committee led by Dr. Mausumi Bose utilized Small Area Estimation methods, specifically Fay–Herriot (FH)
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India's banking sector has undergone a significant transformation from 2015 to 2025, nearly tripling in deposits and credit. Key structural reforms and innovations such as digital payment systems and financial inclusions have contributed to this robust growth. Gross non-performing assets (NPAs) decreased significantly from a peak of 11.
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Deepavali, also known as Diwali, has been inscribed on UNESCO’s List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, marking the 16th Indian addition to this prestigious list. Announced during the 20th UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee session in New Delhi, the nomination highlights Deepavali as a living tradition that fosters social
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A brainstorming workshop was conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation to develop a framework for measuring the knowledge economy. The workshop, held on September 30, 2025, involved stakeholders from government, academia, industry, and policy think tanks. It focused on creating a taxonomy of knowledge products and addressing
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The Ministry of Labour & Employment in India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft, in the presence of Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. This strategic partnership aims to enhance job opportunities, improve AI-driven digital skills, and foster workforce readiness by leveraging Microsoft’
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Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, celebrated UNESCO's addition of Deepavali to the Intangible Cultural Heritage list, marking a significant moment of national pride. Describing Deepavali as a "civilisational phenomenon," the recognition emphasizes India's multicultural values and universal message of hope and harmony.