New Delhi, February 12: Union Minister for Coal and Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy on Wednesday launched the second tranche of Exploration Licence (EL) blocks, reinforcing the Centre’s push to accelerate domestic mineral exploration and reduce import dependence in critical minerals. Strengthening India’s Exploration Ecosystem Addressing stakeholders at the launch…
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NALSA SAMVAD Scheme Expands Tribal Legal Access
New Delhi, February 12: The NALSA SAMVAD Scheme 2025 is expanding legal outreach across India with the establishment of 690 district-level units aimed at improving access to justice for Scheduled Tribes (STs), Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), and Denotified and Nomadic Tribes (DNTs). Community-Based Approach to Legal Awareness Launched in…
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Centre Releases ₹3,324 Crore to Strengthen Rural Local Bodies
The Union Government has released more than ₹3,324 crore to strengthen Rural Local Bodies across five states, reinforcing its commitment to grassroots governance and decentralized development. The funds, released as the second installment of the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) grants for FY 2025–26, will empower Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)…
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PM Modi Pays Tribute to Maharshi Dayanand
New Delhi, February 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid heartfelt tributes to Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati on his birth anniversary, remembering the revered social reformer’s lasting contributions to education, Indian culture and social transformation. In a message shared on social media, the Prime Minister described Maharshi Dayanand as a…
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PM Praises FM’s Budget Vision for Economic Transformation
New Delhi, February 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting what he described as a comprehensive roadmap for India’s economic transformation through Budget 2026. Addressing the Lok Sabha, the Finance Minister outlined how the Union Budget aims to accelerate reforms, strengthen MSMEs, enhance…
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JEE Main Result 2026 on Feb 16, Confirms NTA
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has confirmed that the JEE Main Result 2026 for Session 1 will now be declared on February 16. Candidates who appeared for the engineering entrance exam will be able to download their scorecards from the official websites once the results are released. Where…
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India Nuclear Capacity to Triple by 2032: Govt
India’s nuclear energy programme is entering a decisive expansion phase, with installed capacity set to nearly triple to over 22 GW by 2031–32, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. He asserted that the country’s nuclear roadmap is firmly on track despite global geopolitical shifts and…
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SECL DigiCOAL Showcased at CVC Transparency Workshop
New Delhi: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) presented its flagship digital transformation initiative, DigiCOAL, at the Central Vigilance Commission’s (CVC) National Workshop on “Digital Initiatives for Increasing Transparency in Governance,” marking a significant milestone in the Ministry of Coal’s push for technology-driven reforms. National Recognition for Digital Mining Reform The…
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Piyush Goyal Urges MedTech Startups to Go Global
New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal has urged Indian MedTech startups to expand beyond domestic markets and leverage India’s rapidly expanding network of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) that now provide access to nearly 70% of global GDP. India’s Expanding Global Trade Footprint Speaking at the…
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India Clears ₹3.6 Lakh Cr Rafale Fighter Jet Deal
New Delhi: In one of the largest defence procurements in India’s history, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets along with advanced combat missiles and key naval and army platforms. The total…