In a significant move to strengthen consumer safety and improve product quality, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri Pralhad Joshi on Thursday released a new Indian Standard for incense sticks. The standard, titled IS 19412:2025 – Incense Sticks (Agarbatti) Specification, has been developed by the Bureau…
Month: December 2025
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Centre Grants ₹723 Cr to Rural Bodies in Raj, Jhk
In a significant push to strengthen grassroots governance and rural development, the Union Government has released over ₹723 crore as grants to Rural Local Bodies and Panchayati Raj Institutions in Rajasthan and Jharkhand under the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC). The funds aim to empower village-level institutions, improve basic services,…
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Dr. Jitendra Singh Accelerates Tech Transfer for Atmanirbhar Bharat
Tirupati, 26 Dec 2025: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, emphasized accelerating technology transfer and strengthening industry partnerships to enhance India’s scientific and industrial capabilities. CSIR Labs Leading Innovation for Atmanirbhar Bharat During a review meeting in Tirupati, Dr. Singh assessed the achievements…
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Good Governance Week 2025 Ends with Record Nationwide Impact
The nationwide ‘Prashashan Gaon Ki Ore’ campaign under Good Governance Week 2025 concluded successfully on December 25, delivering measurable improvements in public service delivery, grievance redressal and citizen engagement across India. Organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), the week-long initiative was held from December 19…
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Dr Mandaviya Unveils Major EPFO Reforms, 100 Crore Cover Goal
Union Minister for Labour and Employment Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday announced a series of transformative reforms aimed at modernising the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and expanding India’s social security net to 100 crore citizens by March 2026. The announcements were made during the inauguration of the newly constructed…
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Reason Behind Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Missing Bihar Match
Bihar’s teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was conspicuously absent from his team’s Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Manipur, sparking curiosity among cricket followers across the country. At a time when the 14-year-old is rewriting domestic cricket history, his omission from the playing XI was not due to injury, loss of…
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15th Pension Adalat Resolves 815 Long-Pending Grievances
New Delhi, 26 Dec 2025: The 15th Pension Adalat, held at the Indian Institute of Public Administration under the chairpersonship of Ms Rachana Shah, Secretary DoPT, DARPG & DOPPW, successfully resolved 815 out of 1,087 long-pending pension grievances on the spot, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to ensuring timely justice and…
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Union Health Minister Reviews MP, Chhattisgarh Health Reforms
The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting with the Health Ministers and senior officials of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, calling for mission-mode healthcare reforms and accelerated action to achieve a TB Mukt Bharat by 2027. The Centre–State review…
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Amit Shah Honors Shaheed Udham Singh’s Legacy
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah on Thursday paid heartfelt tribute to legendary freedom fighter Shaheed Udham Singh on his birth anniversary, remembering his unparalleled courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to India’s independence. In a message shared on social media platform X, the Home Minister recalled…
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JWST Reveals Complex Hydrocarbon Molecules in Young Star Disk
Astronomers have uncovered compelling new evidence of complex hydrocarbon chemistry unfolding inside the planet-forming disk of a young Sun-like star, following a dramatic structural change in its inner region. Using data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), scientists observed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) around the star T Chamaeleontis, offering…