As India celebrates 10 years of the Startup India initiative, the country has firmly established itself as one of the world’s largest and most diverse startup ecosystems. With over 2 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups as of December 2025, India’s entrepreneurial landscape is transforming economic growth, job creation, and social inclusion nationwide….
Month: January 2026
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Female Labour Participation Hits Yearly High in Dec 2025
The latest Monthly Bulletin of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) shows a continued upward trend in overall labour force participation for persons aged 15 years and above, reaching 56.1% in December 2025. Female labour force participation (LFPR) recorded a…
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Ancient Tamil Nadu Lake Reveals 4,500-Year Climate Record
Kondagai Lake Unlocks 4,500-Year Climate History Researchers have uncovered one of the most detailed climate records from peninsular India beneath Kondagai Lake in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu. This inland lake, located near the archaeological site of Keeladi, provides a rare window into past monsoon variability, ecosystem changes, and human adaptation over…
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Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 Set for March 19-22 in Delhi
The Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, a premier global conference and exhibition for the power and electricity sector, is scheduled to be held from 19-22 March at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Announcing the summit, Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal emphasized the event’s role in fostering…
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Centre Issues XV Finance Grants to Sikkim Panchayats
The Union Government has released the first instalment of XV Finance Commission Untied Grants for Rural Local Bodies in Sikkim for the financial year 2025–26, amounting to ₹643.50 lakh. The funds are allocated to all five District Panchayats (DPs) and 199 eligible Gram Panchayats (GPs) across the state. Additionally, Rs….
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Union Minister Opens Legislative Printing Facility
New Delhi, 15 January 2026: Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of State for Law and Justice (Independent Charge), officially inaugurated an in-house printing setup at the Legislative Department’s Main Office in Shastri Bhawan today. The facility is expected to streamline the production and timely publication of law books, Patrikas,…
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Amit Shah Launches Shankaracharya Works in Gujarati
Ahmedabad, January 15, 2026: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, released the Gujarati edition of the collected works of Adi Shankaracharya, published by the Sastu Sahitya Mudranalaya Trust in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The event marked a significant milestone in making timeless Sanatan Dharma literature accessible to the…
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President Murmu Addresses GNDU Convocation, Stresses Nation-Building
President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu on Thursday underscored that education should not be viewed merely as a means of earning a livelihood but as a powerful instrument to serve society and strengthen the nation. Addressing the convocation ceremony of Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) in Amritsar, she urged young…
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PM Modi Inaugurates CSPOC Conference, Hails India’s Democracy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi, reaffirming India’s position as a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive democracy. Addressing lawmakers from across the Commonwealth, the Prime Minister said India…
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CGST Delhi South Arrests Two in ₹8.52 Crore ITC Fraud Case
New Delhi, January 15, 2026: The Anti-Evasion Branch of the Central Goods & Services Tax (CGST) Delhi South Commissionerate has arrested two individuals in connection with a fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) claim amounting to approximately ₹8.52 crore. The fraud involved bogus invoices totaling ₹199.90 crore without actual receipt of…