New Delhi, August 30, 2025: The Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development (SPNIWCD), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, launched its official website www.spniwcd.wcd.gov.in. The move marks a significant step in strengthening digital governance and supporting the vision of Prime Minister…
Month: August 2025
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Q1 FY26 GDP Grows 7.8%; Services Lead the Surge
New Delhi, August 30, 2025: India’s economy accelerated in Q1 FY26, with real GDP up 7.8% year-on-year. Real GVA rose 7.6%, signalling broad-based momentum with services in the lead. Nominal GDP grew 8.8% in the quarter. Key numbers at a glance Real GDP: ₹47.89 lakh crore (Q1 FY26) vs ₹44.42…
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PM Modi Hails Bihar as Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Kicks Off
The Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 officially begins today, August 29, in Rajgir, Bihar, coinciding with National Sports Day and the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt wishes to all participating teams, players, officials, and fans across Asia ahead of the…
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PM Modi Pays Tribute to Mahatma Ayyankali on Jayanti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tribute to Mahatma Ayyankali on his Jayanti, remembering him as a pioneering leader who dedicated his life to social justice, equality, and education. The Prime Minister described him as a source of inspiration for generations, whose work continues to guide India’s pursuit of an…
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11 Years of Jan Dhan Yojana: PM Modi Lauds Inclusion Drive
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today marked the 11th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), describing the flagship scheme as a cornerstone of India’s financial inclusion journey. Introduced in 2014, the initiative has expanded banking access to millions of citizens, particularly in rural and marginalized communities, helping them…
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India, Bhutan Ink MoU to Boost Agriculture Cooperation
India and Bhutan have taken another step forward in their longstanding partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on technical cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors. The agreement was signed in Thimphu by Shri Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, and Mr. Thinley…
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Scindia Orders Urgent Telecom Restoration in Flood Zones
Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, has directed urgent measures to restore mobile connectivity in flood-affected regions of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir. Chairing a high-level review meeting on Thursday, the Minister emphasized that immediate restoration of communication lines is critical…
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India Explores Geoengineering Risks and Governance
India has taken a step forward in climate discussions with a high-level workshop co-hosted by NITI Aayog, the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), and the Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP). The event, held in New Delhi on 28 August 2025, focused on global and Indian perspectives…
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Raksha Khadse Leads Sports Day at SAI Sambhajinagar
National Sports Day 2025 was celebrated with energy and pride at the Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) National Centre of Excellence (NCoE), Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The event marked the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse, led…
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Hyderabad Floods: 25 Years After 2000, City Still Vulnerable
Hyderabad’s battle with floods is far from over. Twenty-five years after the devastating deluge of August 2000, the city continues to remain vulnerable to heavy rains and flash floods. Despite detailed flood maps, stormwater studies, and multiple warning reports, little has changed on the ground. Encroachments, poor drainage systems, and…