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The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, hosted a Capabilities Discovery Session in New Delhi for ambassadors from the Global South. This initiative aims to foster South–South cooperation in science, technology, and innovation, underlining India’s role in promoting
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Since its initiation in 2024, the PM E-DRIVE Scheme has struggled with fund underutilization due to a phased implementation strategy and milestone-based disbursement mechanisms. Significant discrepancies exist between the allocated outlay and actual expenditure, notably no funds have yet been allocated for public charging stations. Source: Original Link
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The Indian Ministry of Heavy Industries has launched the second phase of the Scheme for Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector. With a financial outlay of Rs. 1207 crores and significant budgetary support, 29 projects across various states have been sanctioned to enhance the sector's
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The Indian government's Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME) initiative has progressed through two phases, successfully promoting electric vehicle adoption and infrastructure development. Phase-I ran from 2015 to 2019, supporting over 2.8 lakh EVs and establishing charging infrastructure, providing crucial groundwork for the massive roll-out
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The Ministry of Heavy Industries oversees the capital expenditure of operational Central Public Sector Enterprises for the development and expansion of industrial projects. Over the past three financial years, significant investments were made, with Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. seeing substantial increases in CapEx. Source: Original Link
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The Technology Development Board of India's Department of Science & Technology has partnered with InfinityX Innovations to expedite electric vehicle (EV) adoption by deploying automated battery swapping stations across the country. The initiative aims to slash EV battery transition time to under 40 seconds, improving efficiency and accessibility,
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In a significant move to bolster rural governance, the Government of India has released ₹4,383.98 crores as Tied and Untied Grants under the Fifteenth Finance Commission to Panchayati Raj Institutions across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra. These grants are part of the financial allocations for FY 2025–
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti secured significant partnerships with Andhra Pradesh and Odisha by signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 to improve sustainable rural water supply. The agreements emphasize community-led, transparent management of drinking water services in rural areas, focusing on reliable infrastructure and empowering
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The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) organized a strategic "Capabilities Discovery Session" with Ambassadors and High Commissioners from the Global South at the India International Centre in New Delhi. This initiative, spearheaded by Dr Rama Swami Bansal and Dr N. Kalaiselvi, aimed to fortify South–South
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The Office of the Controller General of Communication Accounts within India's Department of Telecommunications held a successful two-day review meeting in New Delhi to evaluate progress and enhance coordination among field units in the Eastern Region. Discussions focused on critical areas such as revenue management, pension services, and
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued amendments to the Telecommunication Tariff Order and Accounting Separation Regulations to enhance compliance with financial disincentives. Significant changes include graded penalties, capped disincentives, and interest on delayed payments. Source: Original Link
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Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh conducted a review of the situation in West Asia and its implications for India's defence readiness in a meeting with senior defence officials. The assessment covered potential security threats and supply chain impacts due to the ongoing conflicts. Singh emphasized the need to