India’s nationwide campaign to eliminate child marriage has gathered unprecedented momentum, with awareness programmes under the ‘Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat’ initiative reaching more than six crore citizens across the country. The campaign, driven by a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach, has also recorded over 28 lakh pledges against child marriage, reflecting…
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MoTA Charts New Tribal Development Strategy
New Delhi: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) on Tuesday convened a high-level national review meeting aimed at reshaping India’s tribal development strategy through community-led, evidence-based and integrated interventions. Held at Kartavya Bhawan-1 in New Delhi, the full-day conference brought together senior officials from over 30 States and Union Territories,…
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NMDC Posts Record Production, Sales and Profits in 9M FY26
State-owned mining major NMDC has delivered its strongest performance on record during the first nine months of FY26, registering historic highs across production, sales and financial indicators. India’s largest iron ore producer reported robust operational momentum, driven by record volumes, disciplined cost management and sustained demand from the steel sector….
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MSDE, IPE Global Sign MoU to Boost Women-Centric Skilling
New Delhi: In a decisive push towards women-led development, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IPE Global Limited to enhance a gender-responsive and future-ready skilling ecosystem for young women across India. The collaboration marks a significant step in aligning India’s…
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ECI to Host National Conference of Commissioners
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host a National Conference of State Election Commissioners (SECs) on February 24, 2026, marking the first such nationwide interaction in over 25 years. The high-level conference will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi and is expected to bring together election authorities…
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PM-SETU to Upgrade 1,000 ITIs, Boost Startups
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme, a major reform initiative aimed at modernising vocational education and strengthening India’s skilling ecosystem. The PM-SETU scheme seeks to enhance the quality, relevance, and industry alignment of training imparted through Industrial…
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Government Expands Concessional Loan Support for Scheduled Castes
The Government of India has strengthened its commitment to the socio-economic empowerment of Scheduled Castes by expanding the provision of concessional loans through the National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC). The move is aimed at improving access to affordable credit for self-employment, entrepreneurship, education, and income-generating activities among…
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IICA Trains IES, ITS Officers on Companies Act
The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has organised a specialised training programme on the Companies Act, Competition Law, and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) for officers of the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Trade Service (ITS). The five-day programme is being…
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NPG Reviews 7 Road Projects Under PM GatiShakti Plan
The Network Planning Group (NPG) has reviewed seven major road infrastructure projects of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to strengthen multimodal connectivity and logistics efficiency under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan. The 108th meeting of the NPG was held at the Department for Promotion of Industry…
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India Joins BRICS Centre to Boost Manufacturing, MSMEs
India has formally joined the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC), marking a significant step towards strengthening its manufacturing ecosystem and empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through advanced industrial skills and global cooperation. The development was announced at an event organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry…