In a major initiative to safeguard sanitation workers, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has implemented the NAMASTE (National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem) scheme across over 4,800 Urban Local Bodies. The scheme focuses on mechanised cleaning of sewers and septic tanks, aiming for zero fatalities and improved…
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President Murmu Opens 1066th Jayanthi at Suttur Math
President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, on Monday inaugurated the 1066th Jayanthi celebrations of Adi Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji at Malavalli in Karnataka’s Mandya district, highlighting the enduring relevance of spiritual wisdom in a rapidly changing world. Addressing a large gathering at the sacred Suttur Math, the President said…
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PM Modi Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam on Humility of True Warriors
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam that underscores the timeless virtues of humility, courage and selfless action, drawing attention to values deeply rooted in India’s civilisational ethos. The verse, shared on social media platform X, reflects the belief that true warriors do not indulge in self-praise…
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ONDC Builds Fair & Inclusive Digital Commerce
The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is reshaping India’s e-commerce landscape by creating an open, non-discriminatory and interoperable digital marketplace that ensures equal opportunities for sellers of all sizes. Unlike conventional e-commerce platforms that operate as closed ecosystems, ONDC allows sellers and buyers to interact seamlessly across multiple platforms…
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Jordan Crown Prince Who Drove PM Modi: A Profile
A simple car ride in Amman became a powerful diplomatic image when Jordan’s Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II personally drove Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Jordan Museum. The moment, shared by PM Modi on social media, reflected warmth, trust and a growing personal rapport between India and…
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WHO Summit Anchored by Ayush Expo on Medicine
The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), will organise the Ayush Expo as a central feature of the Second WHO Global Traditional Medicine Summit (GTMC) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Scheduled to take place from December 17 to 19, the Expo is…
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Agmarknet 2.0, e-NAM Empower Farmers with Prices
New Delhi, December 16: Farmers across India are gaining unprecedented access to real-time mandi price information through the government’s upgraded Agmarknet 2.0 portal and the expanding e-National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) platform. These initiatives aim to strengthen transparency, improve price discovery, and empower cultivators with digital tools for better marketing decisions….
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Priyanka Gandhi Slams Centre Over MGNREGA Replacement Bill
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday strongly criticised the Centre’s proposal to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with a new framework, accusing the government of centralising power and weakening rural employment rights. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, she described the move as part of…
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Bondi Attack: Pakistani Man Falsely Named Online
In the aftermath of the deadly terror attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, where 16 people lost their lives, the tragedy took an alarming digital turn as misinformation spread rapidly across social media platforms. An innocent Pakistani-origin Australian man found himself wrongly identified as one of the attackers, turning his daily…
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Northeast India Turns Waste Into Wealth and Sustainability
High in the hills and valleys of Northeast India, a quiet but powerful transformation is redefining how waste is perceived and managed. Across towns, cities, and remote communities, waste is no longer treated as an unavoidable burden but as a resource that can restore ecosystems, create livelihoods, and strengthen civic…