The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) on Sunday urged financial institutions to adopt a calibrated, well-informed approach while evaluating finance proposals across the solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing ecosystem. The ministry clarified that it has not issued any advisory directing lenders to pause or halt fresh renewable energy financing,…
Month: December 2025
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ML to Transform India’s Power Distribution, Says Manohar Lal
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) applications will play a pivotal role in transforming India’s power distribution networks into intelligent, consumer-centric, self-optimising systems, Union Minister of Power Shri Manohar Lal said at a two-day National Conference on AI/ML for Distribution held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The conference showcased…
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Raipur–Vizag Corridor: Speed Meets Opportunity
The Raipur–Visakhapatnam Economic Corridor a 465-kilometre, six-lane greenfield highway linking Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh is set to transform journeys, trade and livelihoods across central and eastern India. Built at a cost of ₹16,482 crore and slated for completion by December 2026, the corridor will cut the current NH-26 distance…
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India Hosts UNESCO’s 20th ICH Session at Red Fort
India will host the 20th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) from 8–13 December 2025 in New Delhi. The historic Red Fort complex itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site has been chosen as the venue, underscoring the harmonised safeguarding of tangible and intangible…
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Saras 2025: Celebrating Lakhpati Didis’ Journey
On a crisp December morning at Sunder Nursery, Delhi, the Saras Food Festival 2025 became a living map of India aromatic lanes of regional cuisine, stalls of handloom and craft, and hundreds of women entrepreneurs who now call themselves Lakhpati Didis. Organised under DAY-NRLM by the Ministry of Rural Development,…
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VP Launches Silver Jubilee of Brahma Kumaris OSRC
The Silver Jubilee Year of the Om Shanti Retreat Centre (OSRC) of the Brahma Kumaris in Gurugram began on a spiritual and reflective note as the Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, formally inaugurated the year-long celebrations. Addressing a large gathering of practitioners, spiritual leaders, and professionals from diverse…
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President Murmu to Lead NHRC Human Rights Day Event
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India will commemorate Human Rights Day 2025 with a high-level national event at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 10 December. President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest, marking a significant moment in the country’s ongoing efforts to…
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PM Thanks Armed Forces on Armed Forces Flag Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Armed Forces Flag Day conveyed his deepest gratitude to the men and women serving in India’s Army, Navy and Air Force, lauding their discipline, resolve and indomitable spirit that protect the nation and strengthen its people. Message of Gratitude and Duty In a message posted…
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Swift Restoration of Airline Operations MoCA Update
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) today issued a comprehensive update on recovery measures following the recent IndiGo operational crisis, saying that domestic air services are stabilising quickly and that passenger convenience and rights remain the government’s foremost concern. The ministry outlined steps including a temporary fare cap, accelerated refunds,…
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Admiral’s Cup 2025: Indian Naval Academy Hosts 35 Nations
The Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala is set to host the prestigious Admiral’s Cup 2025 from 8 to 13 December, marking yet another milestone in India’s maritime diplomacy and naval leadership. Recognised internationally as one of the world’s most competitive naval sailing championships, the event’s 14th edition will feature an…