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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved Rs.1,718.56 crore in Minimum Support Price (MSP) funding to the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) for the 2023-24 cotton season. This initiative aims to provide direct price support to farmers across India, bolster cotton cultivation, and contribute to the
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The Government of India has enacted the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 to create a safe digital ecosystem by prohibiting all forms of online money games and promoting e-sports. The act imposes severe penalties for violations and establishes the Online Gaming Authority of India to oversee online
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The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying reports substantial achievements in livestock vaccination coverage and veterinary infrastructure in Odisha, particularly in Mayurbhanj district for 2025-26. Efforts include significant reduction in disease outbreaks and enhancement of veterinary services, supported by central assistance. Source: Original Link
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The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the 'Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme' for the fiscal years 2026-27 to 2030-31, with a budget of Rs.2584.60 crore to install Small Hydro Power projects with a total capacity of 1500 MW. The scheme
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The Government of India, through the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, is spearheading the Rashtriya Gokul Mission to boost the conservation, genetic improvement, production, and marketing of indigenous cow breeds like Gir, Sahiwal, and Kankrej among others. This initiative enhances milk production and productivity, benefiting farmers nationwide. Key measures
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has greenlit the construction of a 4-lane access-controlled national highway from Barabanki to Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh under the Hybrid Annuity Mode. This project, which costs approximately Rs.6969.04 crore, aims to resolve significant geometric issues and
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Uttar Pradesh entered a reform-centric Memorandum of Understanding under the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, focusing on sustainable rural drinking water service. The agreement enhances the State’s participation in delivering universal household tap water. Prominent figures including Union Minister of Jal Shakti and the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved Rs. 1,718.56 crore for the Cotton Corporation of India to support MSP operations for the 2023-24 cotton season. This move aims to protect farmers from price drops and bolster India's cotton production. Source: Original Link
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The RailOne App by Indian Railways is transforming ticket booking by integrating multiple services into a single mobile platform. With 2.57 crore downloads and 7.64 lakh average daily ticket bookings, the app provides both reserved and unreserved ticketing, along with other features such as platform ticketing and train
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Over the last 11 years, Indian Railways has attracted US$ 942 million in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) through the automatic route to bolster its infrastructure. Significant exports and technical collaborations have expanded India's railway manufacturing ecosystem. Source: Original Link
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The Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sanctioned the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) with a budget of Rs. 33,660 crore to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks nationwide, driving India's manufacturing growth and aiming for a self-reliant economy. These industrial parks, built in partnership with
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India is taking significant steps to enhance its indigenous nuclear fuel cycle capacity. The Uranium Corporation of India Ltd. is planning new uranium mining projects to strengthen domestic uranium production. Additionally, the Nuclear Fuel Complex and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre are working on fuel fabrication and recycling facilities. These initiatives