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The Ministry of Textiles has launched the Raw Material Supply Scheme to make yarn accessible to weavers by providing freight reimbursement and a 15% price subsidy on specified yarns. The government also exempted customs duties on cotton, extended the RoDTEP scheme, introduced GST reforms to enhance domestic demand, and provided
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Union Environment Minister, Shri Bhupender Yadav, led the third General Body Meeting of the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) in New Delhi. The meeting focused on the institute's scientific contributions towards the conservation and sustainable management of India's marine habitats. Key discussions underscored the
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The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has expanded its efforts to provide legal assistance to underprivileged citizens by establishing 16 new Legal Aid Centres in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh. This initiative, ensured by the District Legal Services Authority, facilitated free legal aid to 458 individuals within the first nine months of
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The Indian government has announced improvements in legal aid infrastructures and services, specifically targeting Persons with Disabilities through the NALSA (Legal Services to the Mentally Ill and Persons with Intellectual Disabilities) Scheme, 2024. This initiative establishes specialized legal units across all states except Ladakh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. Further
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A new report titled 'India's Employment Prospects: Pathways to Jobs' by NCAER emphasizes the importance of skilling and productivity in small enterprises for substantial employment growth in India. Authored by Professor Farzana Afridi and her team, the study highlights self-employment as a major employment source due
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The Union Government of India has sanctioned ₹717.17 crores to the Rural Local Bodies in Maharashtra under the guidelines of the XV Finance Commission. This allocation marks the first instalment of Untied Grants for the fiscal year 2025-26, distributed among eligible rural bodies, including two District Panchayats (Zilla Parishads)
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has taken a significant step towards making its examinations more accessible for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) by introducing a 'Centre of Choice' facility. This initiative ensures that PwBD candidates can select their preferred examination centre, addressing logistical challenges faced by these
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Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah expressed his condolences over the passing of former Union Minister Shivraj Patil Chakurkar Ji. Known for his extensive knowledge of public affairs and dedicated service, Patil's career spanned several decades. Amit Shah, in a post on social media platform
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on the passing of Shivraj Patil, a former Union Minister, and Speaker of both the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha. Modi highlighted Patil's dedication to public service and democratic values, recalling many interactions with the experienced leader, including a recent
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over the tragic bus accident in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharama Raju district that led to loss of lives. The Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs. 2 lakh for the families of those deceased and Rs. 50,000 for those injured,
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On December 12, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt greetings to acclaimed actor Thiru Rajinikanth on his 75th birthday. The Prime Minister lauded Rajinikanth's diverse body of work, which has captivated audiences across generations and continues to set benchmarks in Indian cinema. This year is particularly
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In a recent social media message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the destructive nature of anger and emphasized the importance of inner restraint for personal wellbeing and national harmony. Quoting a Sanskrit shloka, Modi illustrated how anger impairs judgment and disrupts social peace, urging individuals to rise above anger for