The Union Government has released ₹213.9 crore as XV Finance Commission (XV-FC) Untied Grants to strengthen rural local bodies across Assam. The first installment for the financial year 2025–26 has been disbursed for all 2,192 eligible Gram Panchayats, 182 Block Panchayats, and 27 Zilla Parishads in the State. These grants,…
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Union Minister Giriraj Singh Reviews Raw Jute Prices & Measures
Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, held a high-level review on January 20, 2026, to assess the rising prices of raw jute and introduce measures aimed at boosting availability for jute mills and MSMEs. The meeting was attended by the Secretary of the Ministry of Textiles, Neelam Shami Rao, senior…
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India Calls Global Investors for Clean Energy at WEF
At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, urged global investors to partner with India in rapidly expanding the country’s clean energy sector. Speaking at the session “Resilient Infrastructure for Growth”, he highlighted India’s ability to combine scale…
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India Post Boosts Banking Access via 887 ATMs
New Delhi: In a significant push towards improving access to banking services and strengthening financial inclusion, the Department of Posts has revamped its ATM infrastructure by activating 887 automated teller machines across India. The newly operational ATMs, installed at post offices in different parts of the country, are designed to…
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233-Year-Old Valmiki Ramayana Gifted to Ayodhya Ram Katha Museum
New Delhi/Ayodhya: In a landmark step towards preserving and showcasing India’s civilisational heritage, a rare 233-year-old Sanskrit manuscript of the Valmiki Ramayana has been permanently gifted to the International Ram Katha Museum in Ayodhya. The historic manuscript was formally presented by Prof. Shrinivasa Varakhedi, Vice Chancellor of the Central Sanskrit…
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Parliamentary Defence Panel Reviews DRDO’s NSTL Capabilities
Visakhapatnam: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence conducted an on-the-spot study visit to the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), a key DRDO facility in Visakhapatnam, to review India’s progress in underwater warfare and maritime technologies. The visit, held on January 20, 2026, was led by the Committee’s Chairman, Shri…
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Indian Navy Training Squadron Calls at Belawan, Indonesia
The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) made a significant port call at Belawan, Indonesia, on January 20, 2026, marking another milestone in India’s expanding maritime engagement with Southeast Asia. The visit underscores New Delhi’s commitment to strengthening naval diplomacy, fostering interoperability, and deepening people-to-people ties under the Act East…
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NIXI Marks One Year of Internet Governance Capacity Building
The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) has completed one year of its Internet Governance Internship & Capacity Building Scheme (IGICBS), marking a significant milestone in India’s efforts to build a skilled and informed community of young professionals in the rapidly evolving domain of internet governance. The occasion was commemorated…
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Union Environment Minister Reviews Air Pollution Plans in NCR Cities
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive review of air pollution mitigation action plans for Rohtak, Manesar, Panipat and Karnal, four key cities within the National Capital Region (NCR). The high-level meeting focused on addressing persistently high particulate matter levels, particularly…
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MoFPI Charts Roadmap for India’s Food Processing Growth
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) organised a two-day Chintan Shivir in Udaipur, Rajasthan, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, academic institutions, and state representatives to chart a roadmap for a modern, globally competitive, and inclusive food processing sector. Inaugural Vision: Strengthening India’s Food Processing Ecosystem Union Minister for Food…