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Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, virtually inaugurated significant sports infrastructure projects and facilities in India, reflecting the government's strategy to bolster the nation's sporting ecosystem through the Khelo India Scheme with a ₹120 crore investment. Source: Original Link
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The Government of India is intensively promoting electric vehicles (EVs) and the associated infrastructure to enhance the sector. This initiative includes the implementation of several schemes such as the FAME India Scheme, PM E-DRIVE Scheme, and Production Linked Incentive Schemes. Substantial financial allocations under these schemes aim to facilitate EV
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The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme, initiated by India's Ministry of Heavy Industries, has significantly increased electric vehicle adoption by providing demand incentives for various EV segments. The scheme supports nearly 28 lakh EVs with incentives contributed to reducing upfront costs for
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The Indian government's Union Budget for 2026-27 underscores a commitment to strengthening national security, with a record allocation for the Ministry of Defence, emphasizing modernization, self-reliance, and veterans' welfare. A total of ₹7.85 lakh crore has been allocated, marking a significant increase over previous years, with
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In an effort to enhance global cooperation in combating terrorism, India hosted a groundbreaking Capacity Building Programme focusing on Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT). The initiative, targeting representatives of Central Asian Republics, addressed emerging challenges such as cryptocurrency misuse and crowdfunding for terrorist activities. Experts from various Indian agencies,
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The Government of India has extended its Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) to further develop border villages. Following the initial focus on northern border villages (VVP-I), VVP-II has now been launched for villages along international land borders in 15 States and 2 Union Territories. These initiatives aim to enhance infrastructure and
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The Ministry of Home Affairs has embarked on the modernization of Sashastra Seema Bal, incorporating advanced surveillance technologies like Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and CCTV systems with facial recognition. A significant allocation of funds over the years underscores these efforts. Continuous training and human resource development complement this modernization drive, enhancing
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The Government of India has intensified its strategic and developmental efforts to combat Left Wing Extremism under the 'National Policy and Action Plan to address LWE', initiated in 2015. This multi-pronged approach involves substantial security enhancements, socio-economic development, and community rights protection aimed at eradicating LWE influences and
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The Government of India is investing in the upgradation of State Forensic Science Laboratories (FSLs) across 30 States and Union Territories, amounting to ₹244.89 crore. This enhances DNA analysis and cyber forensic capacities under the Nirbhaya funded scheme. Furthermore, six National Cyber Forensic Laboratories (Evidentiary) are being established at
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Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, presided over the 43rd meeting of the Central Zoo Authority in New Delhi, focusing on ex-situ conservation and zoo management. A noteworthy outcome from the session was the initiation of discussions on Corporate Social Responsibility contributions to zoos, aiming
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj announced that as of January 29, 2026, a total of 3.06 crore property cards under the SVAMITVA Scheme have been prepared across 1.86 lakh villages in India. Despite initial progress in Tamil Nadu through drone surveys in three pilot villages, the state has
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has been implementing the Revamped Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan since FY 2022-23. This initiative aims to strengthen the governance capabilities of Panchayati Raj Institutions by providing training on e-governance and digital platforms like the e-Gram Swaraj Portal. In Uttar Pradesh alone,