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Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla announced that India will establish a Parliamentary Friendship Group with Saudi Arabia following discussions with a Saudi delegation led by H.E. Major General Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Sanhat Al-Harbi, the chairman of the Saudi-India Parliamentary Friendship Committee. This initiative aims to strengthen bilateral
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India warmly welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to India on December 4, 2025. The visit emphasized the enduring friendship between India and Russia, with Modi expressing enthusiasm for discussions that would foster further collaboration between the two nations. Modi presented President Putin with a copy
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is inviting applications for the direct recruitment of candidates to fill 102 vacancies for positions in various government departments. The posts include Examiner of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications in the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks, and Deputy
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The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) under India's Ministry of Science and Technology, along with the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), has renewed its 'Engagement Strategy' with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). This renewal aims to advance vaccine research and development, extending the collaboration
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The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) has announced the establishment of 9 new Technology Centres under the Technology Centre Systems Programme (TCSP). With an allocation of Rs. 200 crore for fiscal year 2025-26, these centres aim to provide training and skill development support to MSME entrepreneurs and
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The Government of India has announced several initiatives to strengthen financial support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). These include increasing the Credit Guarantee Trust Fund ceiling from Rs. 5 Crore to Rs. 10 Crore and offering Margin Money subsidies up to 35% under the Prime Minister's
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The Government e Marketplace (GeM), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, held a full-day orientation program for the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) probationers. The session focused on the theme 'Transforming Public Procurement in India' and aimed to enhance understanding of digital procurement processes, compliance, and governance
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The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and other cultural bodies, will host the Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam 2025 festival to celebrate Telugu music traditions. Set in Vijayawada, the festival aims to promote music tourism and local crafts, featuring concerts by 98 artists over two days. The
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The Ministry of Textiles is set to host the Handicrafts Awards ceremony on December 9, 2025, as part of the National Handicrafts Week in New Delhi. Presided by the Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, the event will celebrate artisans who excel in traditional crafts, enhancing India&
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The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), launched by the Indian government, is driving revolutionary changes in the education sector by establishing Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) in schools. These labs encourage innovation and creativity among students, fostering skills like design thinking and problem-solving. As of October 2025, there are already 10,000
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The Ministry of Civil Aviation has expressed serious concerns regarding operational disruptions and flight cancellations across IndiGo’s network, urging the airline to swiftly normalize operations. The Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, highlighted issues such as crew planning challenges and adherence to revised Flight Duty Time
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At the India-Russia Business Forum in New Delhi, Union Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized India's intent to deepen trade relations with Russia, stressing untapped potential, particularly in sectors such as consumer goods, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and electronics. Goyal stated that Russia has been a steadfast ally to India and aims