The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall across Telangana for the next 72 hours starting Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Along with Telangana, Odisha and Delhi are also experiencing intense monsoon activity, causing disruptions and prompting safety warnings from state authorities. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy…
Month: August 2025
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Cabinet Clears Lucknow Metro Phase-1B Expansion
Cabinet Approves Lucknow Metro Phase-1B Expansion The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved Phase-1B of the Lucknow Metro Rail Project in Uttar Pradesh. This expansion will add 11.165 km of new track with 12 stations — seven underground and five elevated — linking some of the…
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SVAMITVA Scheme Empowers Citizens with Advanced Land Mapping
The SVAMITVA (Survey Village and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) scheme is revolutionizing land ownership and governance in rural India. Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, hailed the initiative as a global model of citizen-centric governance during a high-level review of the Survey…
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Govt Approves Digital Agriculture Mission to Boost Farming
The Government of India approved the Digital Agriculture Mission in September 2024 to modernize the agriculture sector through advanced digital technologies. This mission focuses on building a robust digital public infrastructure (DPI) that will empower farmers by providing timely and reliable crop-related information. The DPI includes key components such as…
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India’s 2047 Mission to Eliminate Sickle Cell Disease
India’s 2047 Mission to Eliminate Sickle Cell Disease India has set a bold health goal — to eliminate Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) by 2047.This mission is not just about tackling a genetic disorder.It’s about restoring dignity, ensuring health equity, and building a stronger nation. The vision, shared by Prime Minister…
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India Targets ₹9 Lakh Crore Textile Exports by 2030
The Ministry of Textiles has set an ambitious target of achieving ₹9 lakh crore in textile exports by 2030. This goal is backed by a series of strategic initiatives aimed at boosting production capacity, improving quality, and enhancing India’s global competitiveness. Strong Growth in Exports According to provisional data from…
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Aadhaar Must for MGNREGS Wage Payments
In an unprecedented celebration of innovation, the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog hosted Mega Tinkering Day on Tuesday, bringing together more than 10,000 schools and 4.73 lakh students from across India for a synchronized, nationwide hands-on project. The initiative marks the country’s largest school-based tinkering event to date,…
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Govt Launches ₹1,523 Cr CAPF Modernization Plan
The Government of India has launched the Modernization Plan-IV for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) with an outlay of ₹1,523 crore, aiming to enhance the operational efficiency, welfare, and living conditions of personnel. The plan, running from January 1, 2022, to March 31, 2026, covers seven forces — Assam Rifles,…
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UPSC to Launch Centenary Year Celebrations from October 1
UPSC Marks 100 Years of Service The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will celebrate a historic milestone on October 1, 2025, as it enters its 100th year. The centenary celebrations will continue for a full year, ending on October 1, 2026. A series of events, initiatives, and reforms will honor…
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RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.5% Amid US Tariff Shock
New Delhi, August 12: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.5% during its August 2025 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, warning that recent US tariffs on Indian exports and volatile food prices could complicate the inflation outlook in the coming months. Governor Sanjay…