Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a call from Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who extended warm greetings on India's upcoming 79th Independence Day. The leaders discussed progress in bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including trade, health, and technology, and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties between India and Central Asia.
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Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah lauded the efforts to revitalize Bastar’s cultural identity during the closing ceremony of the Bastar Pandum 2026 in Chhattisgarh. He emphasized the government's commitment to enhance tribal arts and provide global recognition to Bastar's heritage. The event witnessed the
The PM SVANidhi scheme, overseen by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, supports urban street vendors with incremental working capital loans, which they can access in tranches contingent upon repayment success. As of January 2026, over 105 lakh loans have been distributed in three phases. Restructured in August 2025,
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has implemented a series of measures to enhance affordable housing in urban areas, following a comprehensive framework developed by NITI Aayog. The 'Housing for All' initiative aims to support 1 crore additional beneficiaries through revamped schemes like PMAY-U 2.0, offering
The Government of India has initiated Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme 1.2 for Specialty Steel, aiming to strengthen the domestic steel manufacturing industry and reduce dependency on imports. This plan, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of global manufacturing leadership, includes commitments from 55 companies for