Union Minister of State for Rural Development Shri Kamlesh Paswan conducted a comprehensive review of key rural development schemes in Assam’s Majuli district on Tuesday, underscoring the Centre’s focus on housing, connectivity, employment and women-led empowerment. During his official visit, the Minister assessed the implementation status of flagship schemes of…
Month: February 2026
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Cabinet Approves ₹9,072 Cr Rail Multitracking Projects
The Union Cabinet has approved three major railway multitracking projects worth ₹9,072 crore, expanding the Indian Railways network by nearly 307 kilometres across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. The decision is expected to significantly improve freight capacity, ease congestion and strengthen regional connectivity. The projects were cleared by the…
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Cabinet Raises POWERGRID Equity Investment Limit
The Union Cabinet has approved enhanced financial powers for POWERGRID, raising its permissible equity investment limit from ₹5,000 crore to ₹7,500 crore per subsidiary. The decision is expected to accelerate India’s power transmission expansion and strengthen renewable energy evacuation infrastructure. The approval was granted by the Cabinet Committee on Economic…
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USS Gerald R Ford Faces Toilet Crisis Amid Iran Tensions
As geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran intensify, the US Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R Ford, is grappling with an unexpected internal crisis a widespread sewage system malfunction. While the warship remains central to American strategic operations in the Middle East, thousands of sailors onboard…
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ESIC Marks 75 Years, Expands Worker Healthcare
New Delhi, February 24, 2026: The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) formally commenced its 75th Foundation Year celebrations at Bharat Mandapam, reaffirming its commitment to worker welfare and announcing a series of reforms and healthcare initiatives. Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya,…
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MSME Council Reviews RAMP, Launches Udyami Bharat
New Delhi, February 24, 2026: The fifth meeting of the National MSME Council reviewed the progress of the World Bank-supported RAMP Programme and unveiled two major digital platforms aimed at strengthening India’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The meeting was chaired by Union Minister for MSME, Shri Jitan Ram…
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DDWS Hosts 4th Sujal Gram Samvad on Water Governance
New Delhi, February 24, 2026: The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti organised the fourth edition of the multilingual ‘Sujal Gram Samvad’, reinforcing participatory water governance and community ownership under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The virtual interaction connected six Gram Panchayat headquarter…
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VP Radhakrishnan Calls for Sustainable Tourism Growth
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, on Tuesday addressed the Tourism Leadership Summit 2026 in New Delhi, underscoring tourism’s role as a cultural bridge, economic driver, and instrument of soft diplomacy. The summit was organised by the US-India Partnership Forum in collaboration with the Sankala Foundation. In his…
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President Murmu Launches Healthier Bharat Campaign
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, on Tuesday inaugurated the nationwide campaign ‘Saving Lives and Building a Healthier Bharat’ organised by PD Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai. Addressing the gathering at Lok Bhavan, she emphasised that healthcare is a collective responsibility and called for coordinated efforts to ensure affordable, quality…
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Vice-President to Visit J&K, Attend Kashmir University Convocation
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, will embark on his maiden official visit to Jammu & Kashmir on February 25–26, 2026. During the two-day visit, he is scheduled to attend the Convocation Ceremony of the University of Kashmir in Srinagar as the Chief Guest. This visit marks his…