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The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for the Automobile and Auto Components Industry has approved 82 applicants as of November 30, 2025. The scheme, with a budgetary outlay of ₹25,938 crore, has already disbursed Rs. 1,350.83 crore in incentives to five applicants. The program aims to enhance
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The Ministry of Heavy Industries reports a significant growth in the production of heavy engineering equipment and capital goods sectors from 2020 to 2025. Production has increased from Rs. 2,66,672 crore in 2020-21 to Rs. 5,69,900 crore in 2024-25. Notable growth was observed in sectors like
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The Election Commission has provided a daily bulletin detailing the progress of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase II, which is part of the electoral roll update across various states and union territories in India. The enumeration phase, spanning from November 4 to December 11, 2025, includes detailed information on
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The Indian Ministry of Heavy Industries announces a significant push toward enhancing electric vehicle charging infrastructure. On December 9, 2025, it was revealed that the Ministry of Power has issued new guidelines for the installation and operation of EV charging stations across the country. Emphasizing scalability and interoperability, the guidelines
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The Ministry of Heavy Industries in India has reported significant growth in electric vehicle (EV) penetration from 2020 to 2025, rising from 0.71% to 7.50%. To support this transition, several government schemes have been introduced. These include the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto components
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The Indian Ministry of Heavy Industries announces a significant push toward enhancing electric vehicle charging infrastructure. On December 9, 2025, it was revealed that the Ministry of Power has issued new guidelines for the installation and operation of EV charging stations across the country. Emphasizing scalability and interoperability, the guidelines
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The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has rolled out several schemes to bolster electric vehicle adoption in India. These include the PLI Scheme for Automobile and Auto Component Industry, and the PLI Scheme for manufacturing Advanced Chemistry Cell batteries, each with significant budgetary support. Additionally, the PM Electric Drive Revolution
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The PM E-DRIVE scheme, launched on September 29, 2024, aims to reduce public transport emissions by deploying 14,028 e-buses across nine major Indian cities with over 40 lakh population. The initiative, with a budget of Rs. 4,391 crore, includes setting up electric vehicle charging stations across the country,
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The Indian Ministry of Heavy Industries has announced details on the progress of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for the automotive industry and Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage. As of September 2025, the PLI Auto scheme has attracted investments totaling ₹35,657 crore and generated ₹32,879 crore
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is streamlining the distribution of the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) students through the implementation of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) systems. Scholarships are deposited directly into the Aadhaar-linked bank accounts of beneficiaries, eradicating fraudulent claims and improving transparency. The scheme covers
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India's cotton production has experienced a decline due to several factors, including reduced cultivation area, adverse climatic conditions, pest resurgence, and disease outbreaks. To combat these challenges, the government has announced a five-year 'Mission for Cotton Productivity,' focused on enhancing productivity and quality. The program aims
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) conducted independent drive tests in Eluru City, Andhra Pradesh, in November 2025 to assess mobile network performance across various technologies, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G. The tests measured key parameters such as call setup success rate, drop call rate, data download and