The Union Cabinet, on 7th February 2025, approved the continuation and restructuring of the Central Sector Scheme of Skill India Programme (SIP) for FY 2022-23 to 2025-26. The programme now comprises three key components: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 (PMKVY 4.0), Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS), and…
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SAIL, RITES Partner on Diesel Loco Leasing & Maintenance
New Delhi: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna public sector enterprise, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES), a Navratna CPSE, to improve diesel locomotive leasing and maintenance across its plants and mines. The partnership aims to enhance operational efficiency,…
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Miniratna-I Status Powers Yantra India’s Growth
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved the grant of Miniratna Category-I status to Yantra India Limited (YIL), a Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU). Praising the company’s rapid transformation into a profit-making corporate entity in just four years, the Minister highlighted YIL’s initiatives to increase turnover, promote indigenisation, and meet…
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India to Conduct Nationwide Survey on Migration 2026–27
The National Statistics Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), has announced a comprehensive Survey on Migration scheduled between July 2026 and June 2027. This nationwide survey aims to capture detailed data on migration patterns, reasons for movement, seasonal trends, return migration, and employment profiles of…
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India Pavilion Explores ‘Geographies of Distance
The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in partnership with the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) and Serendipity Arts Foundation, has announced India’s National Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. Running from 9 May to 22 November 2026, the pavilion will showcase “Geographies…
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Rabi Crop Coverage Reaches 676.84 Lakh Ha
India’s rabi sowing season has registered steady and encouraging progress in the ongoing 2025-26 agricultural year, with total crop coverage reaching 676.84 lakh hectares as of January 30, 2026. This marks a net increase of 15.88 lakh hectares compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, reflecting improved planting…
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Chirag Paswan Leads Drive Against Processed Food Misinformation
Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Shri Chirag Paswan on Monday chaired the second meeting of the high-level committee constituted to counter misleading publicity and misinformation surrounding processed foods. The meeting, held at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, brought together senior government officials, regulatory authorities, industry leaders…
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PM-SETU Scheme Aims to Upgrade ITIs for Industry-Ready Skills
The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme, aimed at enhancing the quality and relevance of vocational training across India. The initiative focuses on modernizing infrastructure, introducing industry-aligned courses, and strengthening industry linkages to improve employability outcomes. Key Objectives of PM-SETU…
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Delhi Hosts Third Future Warfare Strategy Course
The third edition of the tri-services Future Warfare Course has commenced at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, marking a significant step in preparing India’s Armed Forces for the evolving nature of modern and future conflicts. Scheduled from February 2 to February 25, 2026, the three-week programme is being conducted…
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Iran Weighs Nuclear Talks with US Amid Missile Standoff
Iran is weighing the terms for resuming nuclear negotiations with the United States, signalling cautious openness to diplomacy even as tensions remain high over missiles, sanctions and the American military presence near its shores. Officials in Tehran say discussions are being evaluated urgently, driven by the need for sanctions relief…