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In November 2025, Indian Railways achieved a record freight loading of 135.7 million tonnes, marking a 4.2% year-over-year growth. This increase was fueled by significant rises in the transport of commodities like steel, iron ore, and fertilizers. The cumulative freight load for the fiscal year up to November
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti has highlighted the continuous initiatives for cleaning and rejuvenating rivers across India, emphasizing the responsibility of States/UTs and local bodies in managing sewage and industrial effluents. With support through the Namami Gange and NRCP schemes, efforts are made to close gaps in sewage treatment
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The latest assessment by the Central Ground Water Board indicates significant progress in groundwater conservation efforts across Karnataka. Five districts are now categorized as over-exploited, two as critical, and six as semi-critical. The Indian government's Jal Shakti Abhiyan and the new Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative have made
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti is actively promoting efforts to reduce pollution and rejuvenate rivers across India. Collaborating with States/UTs, the Ministry provides financial and technical assistance through programs like 'Namami Gange' and the National River Conservation Plan. Under various acts, local authorities and industrial units must
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti has implemented the Atal Bhujal Yojana, a community-led groundwater management scheme, across water-stressed gram panchayats in seven states. The initiative aims to improve groundwater management through community participation and demand-side interventions. In addition, the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain campaign focuses on scientific water
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The Government of Maharashtra, in collaboration with the Central Government, is implementing comprehensive water conservation initiatives like Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari, Jal Shakti Abhiyan, and Amrit Sarovar. These programs aim to enhance community participation and ensure effective water resource management. With regular reviews and a focus on improving project planning
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The Atal Bhujal Yojana, a pilot scheme focused on participatory groundwater management, has significantly improved water resource management in Karnataka. Implemented in 1199 Gram Panchayats across 14 districts of Karnataka including Bengaluru Rural and Tumakuru, the program facilitated the creation of Participatory Groundwater Management Committees and the preparation of Water
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti, through Minister of State Raj Bhushan Choudhary, disclosed in a Rajya Sabha session that no new flood management projects in Andhra Pradesh are currently poised for funding. This announcement follows a study by the Central Water Commission and ISRO that revealed significant issues of waterlogging
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On the occasion of World AIDS Day 2025, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurated the event at Vigyan Bhawan, emphasizing India's substantial achievements in reducing new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths, surpassing global averages. With significant decreases in new infections and enhanced access to treatment, India is
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India's total power generation capacity reached 505,023 MW as of October 2025, with over half of this capacity sourced from renewables, marking a significant milestone towards its 2030 target of 500 GW from non-fossil fuels. The government has facilitated this transition through multiple initiatives, including waived transmission
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The 2025 paddy harvesting season ended with a significant decline in farm fire incidents in Punjab and Haryana, attributed to the effective implementation of State-specific Action Plans and stricter enforcement measures by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). Punjab and Haryana recorded their lowest farm fire incidents, with substantial
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Air Marshal Tejbir Singh has been appointed as the new Director General of Inspection and Safety at Air HQ as of December 1, 2025. With a career spanning 37 years, Singh's experience includes positions such as Air Attaché to Bangladesh, and multiple leadership roles in the Indian Air