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The Ministry of Cooperation has commissioned the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) to conduct a comprehensive survey on India's cooperative sector. The initiative aims to address shortcomings in data regarding the sector's contribution to the economy and its role in employment generation and value
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Union Minister Shri Chirag Paswan chaired the second committee meeting aimed at combating misleading publicity on processed foods in New Delhi. The meeting emphasized the importance of transparency, science-based communication, and stakeholder responsibility to promote informed public discourse in the food processing sector. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of External Affairs of India has released several press statements detailing the country's recent diplomatic engagements. Key announcements include the state visit of the President of Seychelles to India, Ms. Nagma Mohamed Mallick's appointment as Ambassador to the Republic of Marshall Islands, and External
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), through its promoted entity Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) to strengthen digital security and forensic capabilities for National Highway operations. This collaboration will enhance cyber resilience, data protection,
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Shri Hari Shankar Verma, an experienced officer from the 1987 batch of Indian Railway Traffic Service, has been appointed as the Member of Operations and Business Development for the Railway Board. Previously, he was the Director General of Safety at the Railway Board, where he significantly improved the safety records
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India celebrates World Wetlands Day 2026 with a focus on traditional knowledge and community involvement in wetland conservation, showcasing a significant increase in Ramsar Sites from 26 in 2014 to 98. Events held at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary emphasized the ecological and cultural importance of wetlands and advocated for widespread
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The Ministry of Labour and Employment in India has initiated several programs to boost youth employment, improve worker skills, and enhance worker protection. Using data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey, the Ministry monitors employment trends and focuses on enhancing employability through the Skill India Mission. Initiatives include the e-Shram
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The Ministry of Labour and Employment in India has successfully registered over 31.48 crore unorganized workers on its e-Shram portal as of January 26, 2026. Launched on August 26, 2021, the e-Shram portal is designed to create a comprehensive national database of unorganized workers, providing them with a Universal
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The National Career Service (NCS) Portal, under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, has significantly influenced the career landscape in India by onboarding 1180 career counsellors and conducting over 55 lakh career guidance sessions across the nation. As of January 20, 2026, more than 2.23 crore jobseekers have been
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India will exhibit the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from February 4 to 10, 2026. Led by Shri Acharya Devvrat, Governor of Gujarat, and Shri Harsh Sanghavi, Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, the exposition is a significant cultural diplomacy gesture to
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) of India and the Directorate-General for Communication Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT) of the European Commission have entered into an Administrative Arrangement signed on 27 January 2026, aimed at enhancing cooperation on electronic signatures and seals. As a result, interoperability between
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The Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana, launched in October 2017, attained its goal of electrifying all willing un-electrified households in both rural and urban areas by March 2019. With the scheme's completion, 286 lakh households have been connected to the electricity grid, amounting to effective universal