The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare reported notable progress in Rabi crop area coverage for the 2025-26 season as of January 2, 2026. The total area sown increased by 16.4 lakh hectares compared to the previous year, reaching 634.14 lakh hectares. Significant increases were observed in pulses and gram cultivation by 3.43 lakh and 4.66 lakh hectares, respectively.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed Bhoomi Pujan of the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project, a significant infrastructural development worth ₹6,950 Crore. The project aims to connect the Kaliabor-Numaligarh section of NH-715 and features a 35 km Elevated Wildlife Corridor. This initiative is set to enhance regional connectivity and protect the
The Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade at the Garud Regimental Training Centre marked the successful completion of training for new Air Force Special Forces operators. The event, presided over by the Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations, featured skill demonstrations by the graduates and awards presentations, emphasizing the significance of their
India's power distribution utilities recorded a ₹2,701 crore profit for FY 2024-25, marking a significant sectoral turnaround. This shift ends a long trend of losses, attributed to strategic reforms such as the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme and stringent financial initiatives aimed at improving fiscal discipline and transparency.
India marks 2025 as the 'International Year of Cooperatives' to emphasize cooperatives' role in sustainable and community-driven development. With over 8.5 lakh cooperatives across various sectors, the government spearheads initiatives to strengthen their economic and social impact, ensuring technological integration and policy support. A recent focus