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The Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, is hosting 'Master Creation 2', an exhibition aimed at showcasing the artistic excellence of India’s finest master craftspersons. Held at Dilli Haat from December 1-15, 2025, the event features craftsmen awarded with the Padma Shri, Shilp Guru, and other national
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The Ministry of Minority Affairs, led by Union Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju, has clarified that there is no extension for the Waqf property upload deadline on the UMEED Portal. The initial six-month deadline mandated by the Waqf Amendment Act has ended and cannot be extended due to legal provisions and
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The Indian government has initiated the 'Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses', a scheme aimed at increasing domestic pulses production and achieving self-sufficiency over six years from 2025 to 2031, with a budget of Rs. 11,440 crore. The mission focuses on key pulses such as Tur, Urad, and
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The National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) has significantly progressed with the formation of 17,639 Natural Farming Clusters across 623 districts, training approximately 8.79 lakh farmers. The mission, coordinated by the States/UTs, actively involves Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) to provide field training in natural farming practices and
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The Government of India is promoting the diversification of agriculture by shifting focus from traditional rice-wheat cropping to high-value commercial crops under the National Food Security Mission and the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture. The Crop Diversification Programme, a part of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, supports
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Since its launch in 2019, the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana has positively impacted the income and economic stability of Indian farmers. According to new reports, over ₹4.09 lakh crore has been disbursed through 21 installments to farmers' Aadhaar-linked accounts, enhancing transparency and avoiding intermediaries. Studies show that these
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The Indian government is accelerating the growth of agri-tech startups and the adoption of innovative technologies in agriculture, such as AI, drones, and precision farming. With various financial assistance schemes and the establishment of incubation centers, the government aims to foster a robust agri-entrepreneurship ecosystem. Additionally, initiatives like the Digital
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The Government of India has intensified efforts to integrate 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) into the national agricultural value chain through a Central Sector Scheme. As of October 31, 2025, over 4,600 FPOs have been linked to the e-NAM platform. This initiative includes financial support with a management
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The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare in India has launched AI-based initiatives to assist farmers with accurate monsoon onset forecasts for the Kharif 2025 season, impacting agricultural practices in 13 states. Using a combined model of NeuralGCM and ECMWF’s AI Forecasting System, alongside 125 years of IMD rainfall
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The Indian Army recently hosted its annual Idea & Innovation Competition, Inno-Yoddha 2025, at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. This event is a significant platform for recognizing and nurturing in-house innovations from soldiers, aimed at enhancing operational, logistical, and training capabilities. This year, a record 89 innovations were submitted,
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During the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit held in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the enduring strategic partnership between their nations, highlighting cooperation across various sectors including trade, energy, defense, and cultural exchanges. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of their strategic partnership, both leaders pledged
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The Election Commission has provided an update on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase II, focusing on the enumeration phase from November 4 to December 11, 2025. Status reports showcase the distribution and digitization of Elector-specific Enumeration Forms (EFs) across various states and union territories. The data highlights successful near-complete