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The Indian government, through the Ministry of Women and Child Development, is pioneering a transition from women's development to women-led development as part of its vision for a new India. This involves a multi-faceted approach addressing educational, social, economic, and political empowerment. Key initiatives include the Nari Shakti
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Ms. Aparna Garg, a veteran of the Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) from the 1987 batch, has assumed the role of Member (Finance) of the Railway Board as of December 1, 2025. With a career spanning over 36 years, Garg is recognized for her significant contributions to the Indian railway
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The Indian government launched the PM-WANI scheme in December 2020 to boost public Wi-Fi access and foster digital inclusion across the country. The initiative, aligned with the National Digital Communications Policy 2018, empowers local entrepreneurs by minimizing regulatory requirements and allowing the setup of Wi-Fi hotspots by Public Data Offices
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The Union Government of India has announced the successful rollout of 5G networks by telecom service providers in all states and union territories, making 5G services accessible in 99.9% of districts across the country. As of October 31, 2025, over 508,000 5G Base Transceiver Stations (BTSs) enhance the
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The Indian government has implemented numerous measures to strengthen the country's telecom sector, resulting in significant growth in digital infrastructure. Key initiatives include easier regulations for spectrum usage, increased foreign investment allowances, and the expansion of optical fiber networks and mobile connectivity. These efforts have quadrupled wireless data
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India is set to host the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, marking a pivotal moment as the global summit series steps into the Global South for the first time. The Summit aims to generate long-term governance recommendations for AI without setting immediate binding regulations. It will focus on
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The Department of Consumer Affairs in India has mandated the display of Retail Sale Price (RSP) on all pan masala packages, as per the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Second (Amendment) Rules, 2025, effective February 1, 2026. This change aims to enhance consumer transparency and support GST compliance by ensuring all
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The Government of India, through the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has announced the notification of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and its rules effective from November 13, 2025. This initiative establishes a simplified compliance framework beneficial for start-ups and certain data fiduciaries. The legislation sets out
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The Ministry of Coal in India has set a target of producing 1157 million tonnes of raw coal for 2025-26, with Coal India Ltd assigned 875 million tonnes. By 2029-30, the aim is 1.5 billion tonnes, amidst strict environmental compliance. Initiatives include zero effluent discharge in new washeries, eco-friendly
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Coal mines in Jharkhand and Arunachal Pradesh are significantly contributing to local development and India's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Magadh and Amrapali mines in Jharkhand collectively account for half of Central Coalfields Limited's output, aiding power generation by ensuring reliable coal supplies. Namchik Namphuk mine is enhancing
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The National Crime Records Bureau's most recent publication highlights the increase in cyber crime cases across India from 2021 to 2023. State and central forensic facilities have been expanded to handle complex cyber crimes better. The Ministry of Home Affairs has invested Rs. 116.5 Crores in cyber
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The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced initiatives for the disposal of seized narcotics and the destruction of illicit opium cultivation in an effort to combat drug abuse. New guidelines enable authorities to conduct pre-trial disposals of narcotics through designated Drug Disposal Committees. Between 2020 and 2024, significant quantities of