NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 19: Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has issued directions to accelerate the creation of 6 crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY–NRLM). The announcement came during a high-level review meeting at…
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Delhi-NCR Stage-II GRAP Revoked as AQI Improves
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and Adjoining Areas has revoked all Stage-II actions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR, following a steady improvement in air quality over the past few days. Air Quality Improvement Triggers Revocation Stage-II GRAP had been activated on 19…
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DAY-NRLM Workshop Spurs Women-Led Procurement Growth
NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 19: The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), in collaboration with PCI India, convened a National Learning Dissemination Workshop on “Scaling Women Enterprises through Public Procurement” in New Delhi on 17th February 2026. The event aimed to strengthen the integration of women-led Self-Help Group…
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India–UK Offshore Wind Taskforce Launched for Clean Energy
NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 18: Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, today launched the India–UK Offshore Wind Taskforce at a high-profile event attended by the Rt Hon Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Mr. David Lammy, and British High Commissioner to India, Ms. Lindy Cameron. Describing…
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MoHUA Strengthens Urban Financing via Municipal Bonds
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) on 18 February 2026 organised a high-level consultation titled “Municipal Bonds Unpacked – A Dialogue with the Intermediaries” to explore strategies for deepening the municipal bond market and strengthening alternative financing mechanisms for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). The session brought together senior…
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India Launches EEZ Fishing Access Pass to Boost Exports, Livelihoods
Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh Alias Lalan Singh will inaugurate the Access Pass for fishing in India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) on 20th February 2026 at Veraval, Gujarat. The launch aims to operationalize the EEZ Rules, strengthen fisher livelihoods, and expand seafood exports. Unlocking India’s Offshore Fisheries Potential India’s…
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Youth Engagement Key to Sustainable Fertilizer Use in India
In a significant step to strengthen participatory governance, the Department of Fertilizers has actively engaged youth professionals to address the critical challenge of soil degradation across India. Shri Rajat Kumar Mishra, Secretary (Fertilizers), held a virtual interaction with nearly 100 agriculture graduates serving at Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL)…
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UPSC January 2026 Recruitment Results Announced
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the recruitment results for the month of January 2026. Selected candidates have been informed individually by post, while the applications of other candidates were duly considered but could not be shortlisted for interviews or recommendations. Selection Process and Notifications The UPSC…
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‘Jai Shivaji, Jai Bharat’ Padyatra to Mark Shivaji Jayanti in Satara
Satara, February 18: To honour the birth anniversary of Rashtranayak Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra and Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), will organise the ‘Jai Shivaji, Jai Bharat’ Padyatra on February 19, 2026, at Satara. The event aims…
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Change of Guard Ceremony Cancelled on February 21
New Delhi: The iconic Change of Guard Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan will not take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, owing to the scheduled State Visit of the President of Brazil, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The announcement was made through an official statement issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB),…