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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued a Circular Economy framework with Waste Management Rules targeting various waste categories like plastic, battery, and e-waste. The strategy includes Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) measures and aims to enhance recycling, job creation, and sector formalisation. Key initiatives like the National
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A Sri Lankan Parliamentary Delegation, headed by Hon. S. M. Marikkar, visited India and had a fruitful engagement with Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla. The discussions focused on reinforcing India-Sri Lanka relations through improved infrastructure, enhanced parliamentary cooperation, and shared democratic values. Both nations emphasized the importance of their
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Indian Railways has implemented the Kavach Automatic Train Protection system on a key section of the Delhi–Howrah high-density corridor, taking a step towards achieving 160 kmph train operations and enhancing safety and efficiency. Source: Original Link
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Through amendments to the Banking Regulation Act and the Multi–State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) have taken significant steps to reinforce governance, transparency, and accountability in cooperative banks. These amendments introduce a ten-year term limit
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences over a building collapse in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, which resulted in the loss of lives and injuries. He announced financial assistance to the affected families from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. Source: Original Link
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The Union Ministry of Rural Development has extended the deadlines for the logo design, national reel/video challenge, and online quiz competitions related to the ‘Viksit Bharat – G-RAM-G (Rozgar evam Aajeevika Mission Gramin) Act, 2025’. The extension aims to provide greater participation opportunities and promote awareness regarding rural development initiatives.
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The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways announced that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has awarded a contract for the construction of a 15 km long four-lane South–East Bypass for Azamgarh City in Uttar Pradesh. The project aims to improve regional traffic flow and minimize congestion within
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On Shaheed Diwas, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse, led a "MY Bharat, MY Responsibility" padyatra in Faridabad. The event, organized under the MY Bharat initiative, aimed to promote patriotism, unity, and civic responsibility among youth. With around 10,000 youth
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti is providing robust technical and financial support to State Governments for water conservation initiatives. With the "Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari" initiative, launched in 2024, the emphasis is on community action for building rainwater harvesting structures using community and corporate funds. The Government of
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Since its launch in June 2014, the Namami Gange Programme has made substantial progress in river rejuvenation efforts across India. With a budget allocation of ₹ 21,340 crores, primarily for sewage treatment, the program has completed 68% of its projects as part of its second phase, which is expected to
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The Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar is an annual award presented by the Government of India to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of disaster management. Announced on Subhash Chandra Bose's birth anniversary on January 23, the award honors individuals and institutions that have excelled in disaster
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The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, through the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), is actively engaging artisans across India, including Karnataka, through specialized training programs in the operation and maintenance of agarbatti machines. These programs are part of the Agro Based and Food Processing Industry (ABFPI) initiative