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The recent update from the Ministry of Panchayati Raj outlines the status and enhancements made to the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Assam. State-specific Panchayati Raj Acts govern these local governments, with Assam's 2,192 Gram Panchayats receiving timely funds. The eGramSwaraj portal and other digital initiatives boost
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India and Bhutan committed to bolstering their long-standing cooperation in the power sector, focusing on optimizing projects like the Punatsangchhu-II and Sankosh Hydropower Projects. Source: Original Link
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Shri Divakar Jayant has assumed the role of Director General of Naval Armament at the Ministry of Defence's Naval Headquarters. He succeeds Shri P Upadhyay and brings over 33 years of service experience to the position. Source: Original Link
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The Union Budget for FY 2026-27 of India focuses on strengthening the capital goods sector, crucial for the country's industrial and infrastructure advancement. Emphasizing public capital expenditure, the budget proposes ₹12.2 lakh crore for capital expenses and announces several initiatives, including a Container Manufacturing Scheme and support
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The Union Budget 2026–27 has increased the allocation for India's Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) to ₹40,000 crore, reflecting a strong governmental push to expand domestic electronics production. India aims to position itself as a global technology leader with a $500 billion electronics ecosystem by 2030.
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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India is addressing the shortage of healthcare staff by approving 157 new government medical colleges, with 137 already operational. Efforts include financial and technical support through the National Health Mission and various incentives for healthcare professionals in underserved areas. Source: Original Link
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India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced the operationalization of 1,82,944 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs nationwide. These centers provide expanded primary healthcare services, including an increase in available drugs and diagnostics. A substantial number of these centers have been established in tribal and aspirational districts to
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges students and citizens to watch the special 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' episode on February 6, 2026, which includes interactive sessions with students in cities such as Devmogra, Coimbatore, Raipur, and Guwahati. The initiative aims to promote stress-free examinations and inspire confidence among youth. Source:
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As of December 31, 2025, more than 15,733 private hospitals have been empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), with 1,259 of these located in aspirational districts. Additionally, 8.79 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) were created during the financial year 2025-26
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged the rapid growth of Tripura by adopting the mantra of 'Vikas bhi, Virasat bhi'. This fusion of development and heritage preservation has accelerated Tripura's progress in infrastructure, industrial sectors, and cultural heritage celebration. Modi responded to Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia&
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As of December 31, 2025, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced that over 96.73 lakh Ayushman Vay Vandana cards had been issued nationwide. These cards are part of an expanded scheme under Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, offering Rs. 5 lakh health coverage per
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The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has expressed appreciation for the recent alignment of the income tax framework concerning recognized provident funds with the statutory and administrative provisions of the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. This change comes as part of the Union Budget 2026-2027, aiming