The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, successfully hosted the Third Edition of Sujal Gram Samvad on 21 January 2026, reinforcing participatory water governance and community-led implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). Village-Level Engagement in Local Languages The virtual programme brought together…
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India–Spain Ties Strengthen as Spanish FM Meets President Murmu
India and Spain reaffirmed their growing bilateral partnership on Wednesday as Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, H.E. Mr Jose Manuel Albares, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The meeting underscored shared democratic values, expanding economic cooperation and a common commitment to multilateralism and global…
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India Emerges as Global AI Power at Davos Panel
India marked a strong debut on the global AI stage at the Davos forum, with Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, representing the nation at the high-level “AI Power Play” panel. The session focused on AI’s evolving geopolitics, economic impact, and governance challenges, bringing together policymakers,…
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India CPI for Agricultural & Rural Labourers – Dec 2025
The Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour & Employment, has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers for Agricultural Labourers (AL) and Rural Labourers (RL) for December 2025, with base year 2019=100. The indices are compiled from 787 sample villages across 34 States and Union Territories. For December 2025, the All-India…
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GSI Charts 2026-27 Path for Mineral Exploration
New Delhi: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) presented its Annual Exploration Action Plan for Field Season 2026-27 at the 65th Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) meeting. The event, inaugurated by Shri Piyush Goyal, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, focused on advancing critical mineral exploration, geoinformatics, and sustainable geoscientific research to…
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EDICON 2026: Power Minister Stresses Robust DISCOMs
Shri Manohar Lal, Minister of Power, inaugurated the Electricity Distribution Industry Conference (EDICON) 2026 in New Delhi, emphasizing the urgent need for financially strong and efficient DISCOMs. Addressing industry leaders, regulators, and stakeholders, he highlighted that a thriving power sector is essential to support India’s growing economy. The two-day conference,…
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India Strengthens Nuclear, Space & RDI Initiatives: Dr. Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today highlighted India’s pivotal reforms in nuclear energy, space exploration, and research innovation during a Media Round Table. The Minister emphasized that these initiatives aim to strengthen national energy security, scientific progress, and technological self-reliance. Nuclear Energy Reforms for Energy Security Dr. Singh said India…
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NHAI, Konkan Railway Join Hands for Integrated Infrastructure
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening integrated infrastructure development across India. The agreement, inked at NHAI Headquarters in New Delhi, seeks to leverage the combined technical expertise of both organizations to enhance…
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Amrit Udyan Opens Feb 3 at Rashtrapati Bhavan
The iconic Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan will open its gates to the public from February 3 to March 31, 2026, offering citizens and tourists a rare opportunity to experience one of India’s most celebrated heritage gardens. The announcement was made by the Press Information Bureau on Wednesday, highlighting arrangements…
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Vice-President Stresses Role of Education in Nation-Building at CMRIT
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, on Tuesday underscored the critical role of educational institutions in shaping India’s future, stating that universities and technical institutes are central to nation-building and self-reliance. He was addressing the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the CMR Institute of Technology (CMRIT) in Bengaluru as…