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Pariksha Pe Charcha, the educational initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has achieved a remarkable milestone with over 3 crore registrations for its 2026 edition as of December 30, 2025. The event, organized by the Ministry of Education’s Department of School Education and Literacy, fosters dialogue and a positive
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti has clarified that the evaluation process for the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards is transparent and dismisses allegations circulating on social media. These claims falsely state that AI-generated or unrelated images influenced award decisions. The Ministry reiterates that the awards are based solely on
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Indian Railways has completed the electrification of the Sakleshpur-Subramanya Road Ghat Section, one of the most challenging terrains on its network. This marks a significant engineering achievement and connects the entire Bengaluru-Mangaluru rail route. The 55 km stretch features a steep gradient, numerous tunnels, and bridges, posing considerable engineering challenges.
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The National Test House (NTH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to enhance quality control and testing in highway projects. This collaboration will ensure better transparency and standardization in the construction of national highways, aligning with government goals for robust infrastructure. Source:
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India has appointed Shri Abhay Kumar as the new Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan. Kumar, a 2003 Indian Foreign Service officer, currently serves as a Joint Secretary in Ministry of External Affairs and will soon assume his role in Baku. Source: Original Link
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The Department of Posts in India plans to discontinue several international letter mail services beginning January 2026, following Universal Postal Union (UPU) guidelines. This move aims to improve customer service by adopting modern practices such as enhanced tracking, improved customs compliance, and adherence to security norms. Services like Registered Small
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The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, addressed the closing ceremony of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 in Rameswaram, celebrating the initiative as a representation of India's spiritual and cultural unity. The event highlights the longstanding connection between Kashi and Tamil Nadu, emphasizing cultural exchanges that
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with prominent economists at NITI Aayog to discuss India's path toward becoming a developed nation by 2047. Emphasizing 'Aatmanirbharta' (self-reliance) and structural transformation, Modi called for mission-mode reforms across various sectors to sustain long-term growth and enhance global competitiveness. The discussion
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The Ministry of Science & Technology celebrated 10 winning solutions of the November 2025 D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge at an event in New Delhi. The winners were selected from 852 proposals and will have the opportunity to submit further proposals for a grant of up
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Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will travel to Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 31, 2025, to attend the funeral of Begum Khaleda Zia, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and the Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. His visit underscores the diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh during this
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has partnered with the National Test House (NTH) to enhance quality assurance and quality control in National Highway projects. This Memorandum of Understanding aims to improve adherence to standards through third-party testing and certification of materials and infrastructure components. Source: Original Link
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released new regulatory recommendations for the sale of foreign telecom service providers’ SIM and eSIM cards. These regulations focus on their usage in Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices intended for export. The International M2M SIM Service Authorisation will streamline