The Department of Telecommunications has intensified efforts to secure India’s telecom networks, prevent cyber fraud and recover stolen mobile handsets, the government informed Parliament. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has implemented a wide range of policy and technical interventions to safeguard India’s telecom infrastructure and protect citizens from rising cyber…
Month: February 2026
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MSCS Amendment Act Boosts Cooperative Governance
The Union Government has undertaken comprehensive legislative and institutional reforms to strengthen governance, transparency and accountability in multi-State Cooperative Societies through the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) (Amendment) Act, 2023. The reforms were outlined by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, highlighting…
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Amit Shah Unveils Bharat Taxi Cooperative Ride App
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah is set to launch “Bharat Taxi,” India’s first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform, on February 5, 2026, at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi. The initiative marks a significant step in transforming the country’s mobility sector by placing drivers at the centre of ownership, decision-making,…
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Yuva Sahakar and Swayamshakti Schemes Boost Cooperatives
New Delhi: Government-backed cooperative financing initiatives are playing a key role in empowering youth-led enterprises and women self-help groups across India. The Yuva Sahakar Scheme and Swayamshakti Sahakar Scheme, implemented by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) under the Ministry of Cooperation, are providing structured financial support to cooperatives nationwide….
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Khemchand Singh to Take Oath as Manipur Prez Rule Ends
Manipur is set to return to elected governance with the revocation of President’s Rule and the swearing-in of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh as the new Chief Minister. The oath-taking ceremony is scheduled for 6 pm on Wednesday at Lok Bhavan in Imphal, marking the end of…
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President Murmu Inaugurates Key Development Projects in Odisha
President of India Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for a wide range of developmental projects in Rairangpur, Odisha, giving a significant boost to education, healthcare, cultural infrastructure and tribal welfare in the region. The projects are expected to accelerate socio-economic growth in Mayurbhanj district, one of…
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NTH–STQC Collaboration Boosts Drone Testing and Certification
In a major boost to India’s rapidly expanding drone ecosystem, the National Test House (NTH) has partnered with the Standardization Testing and Quality Certification Directorate’s Electronics Regional Test Laboratory (ERTL–North) to enable advanced Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing of drones. The government-to-government collaboration marks a significant step…
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Lok Sabha Speaker Pays Tribute to M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar
Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla on Tuesday paid solemn floral tributes to former Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Shri M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar, on the occasion of his birth anniversary. The homage was offered at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, reaffirming Parliament’s deep respect for one of India’s most…
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ISRO Milestones Strengthen India’s Space Future
India made decisive strides in strengthening its national space infrastructure during 2025, with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieving multiple historic milestones across launch capabilities, satellite technology, manufacturing facilities and international cooperation. The progress highlights India’s growing stature as a leading spacefaring nation with advanced technological self-reliance. Union Minister…
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PM Modi Congratulates New Manipur CM and Ministers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended warm congratulations to Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Manipur, marking the restoration of an elected government in the northeastern State after a prolonged period of President’s Rule. The Prime Minister also conveyed his best wishes to…