India’s ambitious Sagarmala Project is significantly transforming the country’s maritime trade landscape by modernizing ports, improving cargo capacity, and strengthening coastal shipping networks. The government has completed multiple infrastructure projects under the initiative, boosting efficiency, reducing logistics costs, and enhancing India’s global trade competitiveness. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and…
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Dharmendra Pradhan Leads AI in Education Roundtable
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday chaired a high-level roundtable with founders of 10 emerging Indian startups leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, signalling the Centre’s push to integrate advanced technologies into the country’s learning ecosystem. The interaction, held at IIT Delhi, brought together policymakers, academic leaders and…
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Shashi Tharoor Calls for Humane Governance Reform
New Delhi: Senior parliamentarian Dr Shashi Tharoor has called for a fundamental rethink of India’s governance model, urging public institutions to view governance not merely as administrative compliance but as a moral contract between the State and its citizens. Delivering the keynote address at the 24th edition of “Reimagining Governance:…
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CAPF eAwas Allots 1.46 Lakh Family Quarters
New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has informed Parliament that more than 1.46 lakh family accommodations have been allotted to personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles through the eAwas online portal since its launch in September 2022. The data was shared by Minister…
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Govt Strengthens Veterinary Medicines Framework
New Delhi: The Government of India has reinforced its coordinated regulatory framework for veterinary medicines to ensure safety, quality and responsible usage, particularly in food-producing animals. The measures were detailed in Parliament by Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairy Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, also known as Lalan Singh, in a…
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ISRO Space Tech Boosts Digital India in Bengal
Space technology developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is actively supporting flagship national initiatives such as Digital India, rural broadband expansion, fisheries safety and agricultural monitoring in West Bengal, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Personnel,…
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Indian Railways Carries 720 Crore Passengers Annually
New Delhi: Indian Railways continues to strengthen its position as the country’s primary mode of affordable transport, carrying over 720 crore passengers annually while maintaining one of the lowest fare structures globally. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Union Railways Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw outlined the scale of…
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Raksha Mantri Expands ‘Family’ Definition for Housing
In a significant welfare-oriented decision, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved the expansion of the definition of “family” for the allotment of Government Accommodation to Service Officers. The move broadens eligibility criteria and reflects the evolving structure of Indian families, while reinforcing the Centre’s commitment to social security and…
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CAQM Sets MRSM Norms to Curb NCR Road Dust
New Delhi: In a major push to tackle road dust pollution in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued comprehensive technical and operational norms for the deployment of Mechanized Road Sweeping Machines (MRSMs). The move aims to standardise sweeping practices across the National Capital Region and reduce…
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Empowering Women in Panchayats: Ending Proxy Rule
New Delhi, 11 February 2026: In a decisive move to strengthen grassroots democracy and uphold gender justice, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj has intensified efforts to eliminate proxy representation of elected women in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). This long-standing issue—where male relatives unofficially control the decision-making of elected women leaders—has…