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All non-exempted Indian ministries and departments are required to allocate at least 10% of their budgets to the North Eastern Region (NER) under the 10% GBS (Gross Budgetary Support) mandate. Over the past five years, this has resulted in an actual expenditure of Rs 3,94,612 Crore, exceeding the
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Over the past five years, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has allocated a total of Rs. 15,905.86 crore to the North East States under several initiatives including the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) and the North East Special Infrastructure
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The North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS), initiated in 2017-18, focuses on improving infrastructure in the North Eastern regions of India, particularly in Assam. Since its restructuring in 2022-23 into NESIDS (Roads) and NESIDS (Other Than Roads Infrastructure), the scheme has significantly enhanced road connectivity and socio-economic development in
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India's Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, emphasized the threat of fake news to democracy, highlighting plans to enhance legal measures against misinformation and AI-driven deepfakes. During a Parliamentary session, Vaishnaw stressed the need for swift action and compliance with new regulations, including takedown orders within 36
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The Indian Government has removed the requirement for smartphones to have the Sanchar Saathi app pre-installed, although it continues to encourage its use for cyber security. Initially mandated to improve access to cyber safety, the app has seen 1.4 crore downloads, reporting 2000 fraud incidents daily. Despite its rapid
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Dr P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, addressed the Centenary Foundation Week of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, emphasizing its vital role in India's vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Mishra praised IIT Dhanbad's contributions to mining and engineering education and urged it to support
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Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav emphasized the importance of aligning sustainability with economic competitiveness at the CII IndiaEdge 2025 event in New Delhi. He highlighted India's commitment to sustainable development under Viksit Bharat@2047, noting that clean industrialization serves as a catalyst, not a constraint, to economic growth.
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Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Vigraha is on an operational visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, from December 02-05, 2025, as part of its ASEAN deployment. The visit aims to bolster maritime cooperation with Indonesian Coast Guard (BAKAMLA) through activities like professional interactions, joint training, and tabletop exercises. The visit highlights the
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On December 3, 2025, the Chief Minister of Telangana, Shri Revanth Reddy, and Deputy Chief Minister Shri Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. This meeting was highlighted by the Prime Minister's office through a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), showcasing
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Union Environment Minister, Shri Bhupender Yadav, led a high-level review meeting focusing on air pollution in Delhi-NCR, instructing NCR State authorities to expedite the implementation of action plans. The meeting addressed areas such as road development, waste management, industrial emissions, traffic management, public transport transition to electric vehicles, and urban
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The implementation of four new Labour Codes in India has significantly enhanced the working conditions for bidi and cigar workers. These reforms introduce robust protections, such as universal minimum wage guarantees, mandated workplace safety, and comprehensive social security coverage, including ESIC. Furthermore, the reforms emphasize gender equality and provide annual
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On December 3, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu awarded national accolades dedicated to the empowerment of persons with disabilities, highlighting the pivotal role of Divyangjan in national development. On the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, she emphasized the essential need for a rights-based, inclusive approach to integrate Divyangjan