United States President Donald Trump has announced a one-time cash payment of $1,776 for eligible members of the US military, a scheme he has termed the “Warrior Dividend”. The announcement, made during a national address from the White House, comes amid rising economic anxiety and ahead of the Christmas holiday…
Month: December 2025
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87-km Bottleneck Delays ₹1 Lakh Crore Delhi–Mumbai Expressway
The ambitious Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, envisioned as India’s fastest and most transformative road corridor, has hit a significant roadblock. Despite nearing completion across most states, a short 87-kilometre stretch in Gujarat has delayed the full operationalisation of the ₹1.04 lakh crore project by nearly four years, raising concerns within the Ministry…
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SEED Scheme Empowers Denotified Tribes with ₹39 Cr Support
The Union Government has intensified its focus on the long-marginalised Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs) by strengthening the Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED). With a budgetary allocation of ₹39.40 crore for the financial year 2025–26, the scheme aims to address historical exclusion by providing targeted support in…
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₹69,725 Cr Shipbuilding Package to Create 22 Lakh Jobs
The Union Government has approved a comprehensive ₹69,725 crore Shipbuilding and Ship Recycling Package aimed at transforming India into a globally competitive maritime manufacturing hub. The package adopts a four-pillar strategy focusing on domestic capacity expansion, maritime financing, shipyard development, skilling, and systemic reforms. The announcement was made by Union…
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NCEL Boosts Cooperative Exports with ₹10.3 Crore Orders
National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) has successfully secured export orders worth ₹10.3 crore in the third quarter of FY 2025–26. The orders cover a range of agricultural commodities including turmeric, cumin, wheat, millets, and other allied products. Established to provide cooperative societies with access to international markets, NCEL exports surplus…
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Indian Army Departs for India-UAE Exercise Desert Cyclone 2025
An Indian Army contingent has departed for the United Arab Emirates to participate in the second edition of the India-UAE Joint Military Exercise DESERT CYCLONE-II. Scheduled from 18 to 30 December 2025 in Abu Dhabi, the exercise aims to enhance interoperability and strengthen defence cooperation between India and the UAE….
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Nuclear Science Enhances Indian Agriculture
The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), is harnessing nuclear science to revolutionize agriculture and food preservation in India. Through radiation-induced mutagenesis combined with cross-breeding techniques, BARC has developed 72 improved crop varieties across oilseeds, pulses, rice, jute, and banana, now released for commercial…
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MY Bharat Launches Portal for Republic Day 2026 Competitions
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has launched a dedicated webpage on the MY Bharat Portal to conduct national-level competitions as part of Republic Day Celebrations–2026 (RDC-26). The portal invites youth from across India to participate in essay writing, painting, and slogan/signature contests. The initiative aims to promote patriotism,…
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India vs South Africa 4th T20I Abandoned Due to Fog in Lucknow
The fourth T20 International between India and South Africa was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Wednesday night after dense fog and smog made playing conditions unsafe at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Despite multiple inspections conducted over nearly three hours, umpires…
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Mission Shakti & Government Schemes Empower Women in India
The Government of India is implementing a wide array of schemes to enhance women’s safety, health, financial security, and social empowerment, targeting widows, single mothers, and women in difficult circumstances. Central to these efforts is Mission Shakti, aimed at strengthening interventions for women’s safety and empowerment. Mission Shakti comprises two…