In a major boost to India’s defence manufacturing sector, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on February 12, 2026 signed a ₹2,312 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of eight Dornier 228 aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The acquisition has been cleared under the Buy…
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Indian Navy Assumes Command of CTF 154
In a significant milestone for India’s maritime diplomacy, the Indian Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 154, a multinational training task force under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). The development underscores India’s growing leadership role in collaborative maritime security across the Indian Ocean Region and beyond.The change…
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Groundwater Potability Testing Expanded Under JJM
The Government of India has intensified efforts to monitor and improve groundwater potability across the country, with thousands of laboratories functioning under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and regular testing carried out by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). The move aims to ensure safe drinking water for rural households…
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Centre Removes 18 Sites from Protected Monuments List
New Delhi: The Central Government has delisted 18 monuments from the list of protected monuments after determining that they no longer meet the criteria of national importance under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958. The development was disclosed by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism…
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MSME Investments Surge in Northeast India
New Delhi: The Central government has intensified efforts to promote investments in MSMEs in Northeast India, with the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 attracting investment interest worth ₹4.48 lakh crore. The update was shared in the Rajya Sabha by Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Dr….
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India’s Tsunami Early Warning System Meets Global KPIs
New Delhi: India’s Tsunami Early Warning System, operated by the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), has consistently met international performance benchmarks and strengthened coastal disaster preparedness, the government informed Parliament on Thursday. Operational Since 2007 Established in the aftermath of the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the…
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PMKSY, PMFME, PLISFPI Boost Food Processing Growth
New Delhi: The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is accelerating India’s food processing growth through flagship schemes PMKSY, PMFME and PLISFPI with thousands of projects approved and significant investments mobilised nationwide. 1,607 Projects Under PMKSY Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), MoFPI provides financial assistance for setting…
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ICMR Study: 6-Month Regimen Cheaper for MDR-TB
A new economic evaluation by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has found that six-month all-oral treatment regimens for multidrug-resistant and rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB) are not only more effective but also cost-saving in India. The findings strengthen the case for adopting shorter treatment protocols under the National TB Elimination…
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Digital Monitoring Boosts Rural Water, Sanitation
The Government of India has strengthened digital monitoring systems for rural water supply and sanitation services under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G). Through advanced portals, geo-tagging, Aadhaar verification and IoT-based tracking, the Centre aims to ensure transparency, accountability and real-time performance assessment. Providing details in…
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“PDUNASS Hosts Workshop on Corporate Insolvency”
New Delhi, February 12: The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS) organised a focused half-day workshop on the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, aimed at strengthening the institutional preparedness of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Focus on Insolvency…