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Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), India's top university for transportation and logistics, has joined forces with Amazon, a global e-commerce leader, to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at boosting research and curriculum development in the logistics sector. The agreement will facilitate knowledge sharing and the setup of
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has initiated a Digital Consent Acquisition (DCA) pilot program in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to digitize and standardize consent for promotional communications. Under this pilot, SMS notifications will be sent to a selected number of customers by nine Telecom
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Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, serving as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force, visited the Faridabad Air Force Station. During his visit, he observed the Passing Out Parade of the 80th Explosive Detection Dog Course and praised the innovative training methods. He also
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The Union Government has allocated over ₹87.52 crores to support Rural Local Bodies in Assam under the XV Finance Commission. This funding, earmarked for FY 2025–26, represents previously withheld installments of Untied Grants for 2024–25, beneficial for the Autonomous District Councils in Bodoland, Karbi Anglong, and Dima
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship under the Government of India is taking significant steps to align India’s skill development programs with industry requirements and technological advancements through the Skill India Mission. The initiative aims to equip the youth with future-ready skills through various schemes such as PMKVY,
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The Election Commission has directed Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) in 12 states and union territories to distribute booth-wise lists of electors marked as Absent, Shifted, or Dead/Duplicate (ASD) to Booth Level Agents (BLAs) of political parties. This initiative aims to rectify errors before publishing draft electoral rolls, ensuring no
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has released the 13th India Skill Report, an annual publication by ETS. The report underscores a significant decline in India's unemployment rate, from 6.0% in 2017-18 to 3.2% in 2023-24, as per the Periodic Labour Force Survey by the
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The Indian Ministry of Science & Technology is actively working to uplift the socio-economic conditions of marginalized tribal communities through various mission-driven projects. The CSIR Aroma Mission promotes aromatic crop cultivation across several states, helping increase farmers' income and support the essential oil industry. Initiatives like the Sickle Cell
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India's Ministry of Science & Technology has introduced the BioE3 Policy to enhance the country's biomanufacturing capabilities through cutting-edge technologies and innovative research. The policy focuses on accelerating biomanufacturing in six main sectors, including bio-based chemicals, functional foods, and climate-resilient agriculture. It promotes innovation and entrepreneurship
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The Indian Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has emphasized the importance of On-the-Job Training (OJT) under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 (PMKVY 4.0) to expose candidates to industry practices. Training providers must document OJT details on the SIDH portal to avoid penalties for non-compliance. For
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The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has implemented the Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Amendment Rules, 2025, enhancing security measures within the telecom sector. Central to this initiative is the Sanchar Saathi platform, which aids in reporting fraud, blocking lost mobile devices, and verifying legitimate mobile connections. Since its launch, over 1.
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The Ministry of Railways has improved accessibility at 5,868 stations across India by providing wheelchairs and 196 battery-operated vehicles at 79 major stations to assist disabled individuals (Divyangjan), senior citizens, sick passengers, and pregnant women. Railways now offer concessional online ticket booking for Divyangjan and patients with certain illnesses,