New Delhi: The Election Commission of India has announced a revised schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 States and Union Territories. The revision, referencing January 1, 2026, as the qualifying date, has now been extended by one week to ensure greater participation and…
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DoT Ensures Telecom Resilience Amid Cyclone Ditwah
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has implemented extensive measures to maintain telecom network resilience in anticipation of Cyclone Ditwah, which is expected to impact coastal Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. To ensure seamless connectivity, DoT has established a 24×7 control room to coordinate with telecom service providers (TSPs) and facilitate…
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Raksha Mantri Reviews DMSRDE Innovations in Kanpur
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh visited the Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), a DRDO laboratory in Kanpur, on November 30, 2025. The visit included an overview of cutting-edge research in defence materials and ongoing innovations at the lab. Focus on Defence Materials and Technologies During the…
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India Boosts Disaster Prep: Dr Jitendra Singh at Summit
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted India’s strengthened disaster preparedness during the World Summit on Disaster Management held in Uttarakhand. The Minister announced the expansion of Uttarakhand’s weather radar network and meteorological infrastructure to enhance real-time forecasting and disaster response. Enhanced Meteorological Network in Uttarakhand Dr. Singh stated that three…
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MeitY Launches e-Toys Lab for Local Toy Makers
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with C-DAC, Indian Toy Industries, and LEGO Group, inaugurated the e-Toys Lab at C-DAC Noida during the convocation ceremony of the 2nd batch of young engineers trained under the Electronic Toys Project. The initiative aims to strengthen India’s indigenous electronic…
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Delhi-NCR Air Quality Improves Significantly in 2025
The air quality in Delhi-NCR has shown significant improvement this year, recording its lowest average Air Quality Index (AQI) for the period from January to November in the past eight years, excluding the COVID-19 lockdown year of 2020. This positive trend reflects the sustained efforts of government agencies and stakeholders…
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India’s Coffee Story: Growth, Exports & Rural Impact
From the Baba Budan Giri hills to global markets, India’s coffee sector is scaling quality-led growth. Policy changes, Geographical Indications, rising specialty coffee recognition and cooperative-led procurement have together improved farmer incomes and export realisation. Historic roots and current scale India’s coffee history traces back centuries to the Baba Budan…
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Cyclone Ditwah: IMD Issues Orange Alert for Tamil Nadu
As Cyclone Ditwah moves northwards across the southwest Bay of Bengal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for parts of Tamil Nadu. The state government and disaster agencies have activated relief measures, Chennai airport has cancelled multiple flights, and authorities have opened thousands of relief camps…
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Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 Train Departs Kanyakumari
The inaugural special train for Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) 4.0 left Kanyakumari on 29 November 2025, carrying 216 delegates bound for Varanasi where the Sangamam will run from 2 to 15 December. The first consignment 45 delegates from Kanyakumari was joined at Tiruchirappalli and Chennai, forming a culturally diverse group…
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SportEdge Meerut: Jayant Chaudhary Launches Sports Hub
Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary on 29 November 2025 launched SportEdge Meerut, a flagship programme to transform Meerut into a nationally and internationally competitive sports manufacturing and entrepreneurship cluster. The initiative aims to upgrade skills, modernise manufacturing, expand market access and empower women-led nano-enterprises across the region. Partnership model and…