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The PM-WANI Scheme Advances Public Wi-Fi Network in India

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02 Apr 2026

The Government of India, under the PM-WANI scheme, has successfully expanded public Wi-Fi accessibility nationwide with over 409,403 hotspots, as stated by Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia in a recent Rajya Sabha session. As of February 2026, nearly 2.45 crore internet users have utilized these hotspots, consuming around 58.64 petabytes of data. The scheme adopts a decentralised model encouraging local entrepreneurs, with significant efforts towards cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and improved user experience for rural and remote areas.

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Jan Vishwas Bill 2026 Passed, Eases Regulatory Environment

The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, which aims to enhance Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living, has been passed by both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. This legislation decriminalizes 717 provisions and amends 67 others across 79 Central Acts, administered by 23 ministries, marking a

Successful Conclusion of National Anubhav Awards Outreach Campaign

The National Anubhav Awards Outreach Campaign for 2025-26 concluded with a record participation of 2,141 write-ups submitted by retiring and retired employees. This initiative by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare aims to document administrative history and recognize outstanding contributions. The campaign utilized a variety of communication strategies,

SAIL Achieves Record Performance in FY 2025-26

The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has reported its best-ever performance in fiscal year 2025-26, setting new records in both sales and production. The company achieved sales of 20.14 Million Tonnes, marking an 11.5% increase over the previous year. Additionally, SAIL's crude steel and saleable

Raksha Rajya Mantri Inaugurates IOS SAGAR from Mumbai

Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth officially launched the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR from Mumbai, embarking on a mission to bolster India’s maritime alliances and security. The INS Sunayna will make port calls in several countries, promoting regional cooperation. Source: Original Link

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Jan Vishwas Bill 2026 Passed, Eases Regulatory Environment

Successful Conclusion of National Anubhav Awards Outreach Campaign

SAIL Achieves Record Performance in FY 2025-26

Raksha Rajya Mantri Inaugurates IOS SAGAR from Mumbai