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Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Hon'ble Chairman of Rajya Sabha, emphasized the importance of maintaining decorum during the Prime Minister of India's address on a matter of urgent international diplomatic relations. As per Rule 251 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Council
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A government report projects that India's elderly population will rise significantly from 10 crores in 2011 to 23 crores in 2036, increasing their share of the total population from 8.4 to 14.9 percent. This demographic shift is prompting the Indian government to implement various welfare schemes
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in India has announced increased budget allocations for welfare schemes aimed at Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, and senior citizens. The funds are intended to improve financial inclusion, accessibility, and awareness of various social protection programs, ensuring efficient utilization and expanding support for
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has updated its framework to limit customer liability in unauthorized electronic banking transactions, first established in 2017. With advancements in technology, the RBI has introduced new directives, including a compensation mechanism for small-value fraudulent transactions and advanced AI tools for identifying mule accounts and
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The Reserve Bank of India, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India, and Securities and Exchange Board of India have implemented new measures to assist citizens in reclaiming unclaimed financial assets. This initiative, part of the "आपकी पँजूी, आपका अधिकार – Your Money, Your Right" campaign,
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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2025 report, covering the period from January to December 2025. The survey reveals considerable growth in India's unincorporated non-agricultural sector, showing a 7.97% increase in establishments. Employment rose by 6.
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The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has published the 28th edition of the 'Secretariat Reforms' Monthly Report for February 2026. This report emphasizes key governance transformations through Swachhata campaigns, office space enhancements, and digital efficiency. It highlights the significant revenue generated from scrap sales, reduction of
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In a speech to the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the ongoing conflict in West Asia, emphasizing the implications on energy supply, trade routes, and the safety of Indian citizens abroad. With the Strait of Hormuz blockaded, India faces significant challenges in ensuring the supply of oil, gas,
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has published findings from its Independent Drive Test (IDT) for the Kottayam, Kerala Licensed Service Area. Conducted from 10th February to 13th February 2026, this assessment evaluated network performance across urban, coastal, and railway routes. The comprehensive test spanned 503.9 kilometers, encompassing
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) conducted an Independent Drive Test in Kadapa City, Andhra Pradesh to assess mobile network performance across 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G services. The evaluation covered voice and data services, noting call setup success, download speeds, and signal strengths among various service providers including
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The Ministry of Textiles has outlined initiatives to encourage environmentally sustainable production in the textile industry, including the formation of an Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Task Force, the promotion of energy-efficient machines, and pilot projects aimed at reducing the industry's carbon footprint. The efforts are designed to
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The Ministry of Textiles, based on the Annual Survey of Industries, has outlined various initiatives to support spinning mills across India. These initiatives focus on technology up-gradation, raw material supply, financial assistance, and infrastructure development. The measures include the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS), Cotton Corporation of India support,