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The Indian Ministry of Heavy Industries has announced details on the progress of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for the automotive industry and Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage. As of September 2025, the PLI Auto scheme has attracted investments totaling ₹35,657 crore and generated ₹32,879 crore
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is streamlining the distribution of the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) students through the implementation of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) systems. Scholarships are deposited directly into the Aadhaar-linked bank accounts of beneficiaries, eradicating fraudulent claims and improving transparency. The scheme covers
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India's cotton production has experienced a decline due to several factors, including reduced cultivation area, adverse climatic conditions, pest resurgence, and disease outbreaks. To combat these challenges, the government has announced a five-year 'Mission for Cotton Productivity,' focused on enhancing productivity and quality. The program aims
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) conducted independent drive tests in Eluru City, Andhra Pradesh, in November 2025 to assess mobile network performance across various technologies, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G. The tests measured key parameters such as call setup success rate, drop call rate, data download and
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The Ministry of Textiles in India has unveiled the "Grant for Research and Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles (GREAT)" guidelines under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM). This initiative aims to bolster the startup ecosystem in the technical textiles sector by supporting young innovators and entrepreneurs.
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Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, is on a visit to Brazil from December 9-12, 2025. This official trip is aimed at strengthening the maritime partnership between the Indian and Brazilian Navies, a key component of the strategic partnership between India and Brazil.
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) conducted independent drive tests in Eluru City, Andhra Pradesh, in November 2025 to assess mobile network performance across various technologies, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G. The tests measured key parameters such as call setup success rate, drop call rate, data download and
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India, alongside the World Health Organization (WHO), will co-host the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine from December 17 to 19, 2025, in New Delhi. This summit will convene global leaders, policymakers, and researchers to discuss innovation, evidence-based practices, and strategies for the future of traditional medicine. At a
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India stands as the sixth largest global exporter of textiles, with exports reaching USD 37.75 billion in the fiscal year 2024–25. The country is recognized for its diverse textile value chain and is seen as a reliable supplier across over 200 markets. The Indian government has embarked on
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The National Textile Corporation (NTC) has utilized ₹6,154.94 crore accrued from the sale of surplus assets to modernize and revive textile mills, under a scheme sanctioned by the Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR). From this fund, ₹1,543.38 crore was allocated for modernization, allowing 23
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On the eve of Human Rights Day, NHRC India Chairperson, Justice Shri V. Ramasubramanian, delivered a message highlighting the importance of human rights as fundamental to daily life. Celebrated annually on December 10 since 1950, this day commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the UN
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The Ministry of Textiles has been closely monitoring India's textile and apparel exports, which saw a slight decline of 1.8% during April-October 2025 compared to the previous year. Despite challenges such as US tariffs and global economic conditions, the sector showed resilience with growth across over 100