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During the National Handicrafts & Heritage Week 2025, the Secretary of the Ministry of Textiles, Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, visited The Kunj to engage with women-led craft retailers and artisans. The event highlighted the empowerment of women through the Shilp Didi initiative, emphasizing their role in fostering local economies and
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India held a National Conference titled "Ensuring Everyday Essentials: Public Services and Dignity for All" in New Delhi, celebrating Human Rights Day. Keynote addresses emphasized India's transformation from a legal-centric approach to a more inclusive model aimed at closing
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On December 10, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel engaged in a constructive telephone conversation to discuss the advancement of their strategic partnership. During their dialogue, both leaders emphasized the importance of a zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism, expressing a united stance against
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The South Zone Quality Assurance Industry Conclave 2025, organized by the Directorate of Quality Assurance in Coimbatore, highlighted the growing synergy between public and private sectors in boosting India's indigenous warship construction. Secretary of Defence Production, Shri Sanjeev Kumar, emphasized reforms like Green Channel certification and digitalization as
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Indian Railways has committed to maintaining affordable travel with unchanged freight rates despite rising costs and a minimal fare increase for passengers after five years. A substantial ₹60,000 crore subsidy is being extended to keep passenger fares low, especially for distances up to 500 km and monthly season tickets.
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The India-EU Ideathon on Marine Plastic Pollution, organized under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council, concluded on December 10, 2025, in Bhubaneswar, India. This collaborative event between the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and the EU Delegation to India aimed at fostering innovative solutions
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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change conducted a road inspection drive through 22 Flying Squads from the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and adjoining areas across 79 road stretches in Delhi. This inspection focused on evaluating the effectiveness of dust mitigation efforts by various agencies such
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Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri J.P. Nadda, spearheaded a strategic dialogue with Gujarat MPs to strengthen efforts towards a TB-free India. MPs committed to constituency-level action plans, leveraging Gujarat's robust health infrastructure and notable progress in reducing tuberculosis incidence by 21% from 2015 to
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On the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna recipient Shri C. Rajagopalachari, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla and other prominent leaders paid floral tributes at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan. C. Rajagopalachari, also known as 'Rajaji', was born on December 10, 1878, and was the last Governor-General
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The Ministry of Cooperation has been actively monitoring the progress of the computerization project of Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (PACS) in Bihar, ensuring enhanced workflow and integration with state portals and cooperative banking systems. PACS are being transformed into multi-service hubs to support various government schemes such as PM Fasal
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The Indian government has initiated a pilot project known as the 'World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector' to address food grain storage capacity shortages. Approved on May 31, 2023, the plan includes building infrastructure at the Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) level, encompassing godowns, processing
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Since its establishment in July 2021, the Ministry of Cooperation has implemented significant initiatives aimed at enhancing cooperative development in Odisha, aligning with the "Sahakar-se-Samriddhi" vision. Key measures include improved governance of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), introduction of diversified business activities, and computerization initiatives. Financial disbursements by