The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) marked 2025 as a year of consolidation and reform, strengthening India’s food security framework through expanded welfare coverage, digital governance, farmer-centric procurement and logistics modernisation. According to the Year-End Review released by PIB Delhi, flagship schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Garib…
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DoP, SIDBI Partner for Udyam Assist Verification
New Delhi – The Department of Posts (DoP), under the Ministry of Communications, and the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) have formalized a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct Contact Point Verification (CPV) of Informal Micro Enterprises (IMEs) registered on the Udyam Assist Platform (UAP)….
NLDSL Marks 10 Years, Strengthens India’s Digital Logistics Push
NICDC Logistics Data Services Limited (NLDSL), the digital and data arm of the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation, has completed a decade of operations in India’s logistics and supply-chain technology ecosystem. Marking its 10th Foundation Day, the organisation reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening digital infrastructure aligned with the national vision…
Vodafone Idea Shares Hit 52-Week High on Likely AGR Relief
Shares of Vodafone Idea Ltd (Vi) surged sharply on Tuesday, climbing nearly 4 percent to touch a fresh 52-week high, as investor optimism grew over the possibility of government relief on the telecom operator’s long-pending adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. The rally extended the stock’s strong momentum, which has seen…
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Marks 2 Years of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Marks 2 Years of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha The Ayodhya Ram Mandir on Tuesday marked the second anniversary of the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol, observing the occasion in accordance with the traditional Hindu calendar. The sacred event, known as Pran Pratishtha Dwadashi, is being celebrated…
BioE3 Challenge 2025: 10 Youth-Led Innovations Felicitated
New Delhi: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and BIRAC felicitated ten winning teams of the D.E.S.I.G.N for BioE3 Challenge 2025 at the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi, on 30th December 2025. Each team received a prize of Rs. 1 Lakh, with an opportunity to apply…
President Murmu to Confer AI Certificates at SOAR Event
New Delhi: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will grace the SOAR – Skilling for AI Readiness programme on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre (RBCC), New Delhi. The initiative, part of the Skill India Mission, reflects the government’s commitment to preparing…
TRAI Recommends New Framework for Foreign SIMs in IoT Exports
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released comprehensive recommendations proposing a dedicated regulatory framework for the sale of foreign telecom service providers’ SIM and eSIM cards used in Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices meant exclusively for export. The move is aimed at enabling India’s growing…
Year-End Review 2025: MSME Ministry’s Landmark Achievements
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) marked an exceptional year in 2025 with record-setting achievements across registrations, credit accessibility, skill development, and market expansion. The Ministry’s efforts strengthened industrial growth, formalized informal enterprises, and promoted heritage-based industries, aligning with the vision of ‘Vocal for Local’ and ‘Atmanirbhar…
Professional Sports Governance Gains Ground in India
New Delhi: In a significant step towards professionalizing India’s sports administration, the Department of Sports has unveiled a comprehensive capacity-building framework for sports administrators. The move aims to position India among the Top 10 sporting nations by 2036 and strengthen global sporting excellence. Task Force and Key Recommendations The Task…
