India’s sustained efforts toward river rejuvenation and pollution abatement are yielding measurable results, with significant improvement reported in the water quality of the River Ganga and steady progress across other major river basins. The Centre informed Parliament that large-scale investments under the Namami Gange Programme and the National River Conservation…
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Jal Jeevan Mission Brings Tap Water to Rural India
The Government of India, in partnership with States and Union Territories, has made significant strides under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), providing functional tap water connections to rural households at 55 liters per capita per day. From just 3.24 crore households in August 2019, the Mission has now reached over…
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Budget 2026 Puts Ayush at Core of India’s Healthcare Vision
The Union Budget 2026 has placed Ayush firmly at the centre of India’s evolving healthcare framework, marking a decisive shift toward integrative and holistic health systems. The announcements reflect the government’s intent to elevate traditional systems of medicine as a vital pillar of preventive healthcare, economic growth, and global wellness…
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PM Modi Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam on Self-Reliance
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Monday shared a profound Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the timeless value of self-reliance, linking ancient wisdom with contemporary national priorities. The message, shared through social media, underscored that true prosperity follows capability and self-respect rather than dependence. The Prime Minister’s remarks came at a time…
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Haryana CM Nayab Saini Meets PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi
Haryana Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini on Monday met Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi, marking an important interaction between the state leadership and the Centre. The meeting, held in the national capital, focused on issues of governance, development priorities, and strengthening Centre–State coordination in Haryana. The…
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Lord Buddha’s Devnimori Relics to Be Exhibited in Sri Lanka
In a profound gesture of spiritual outreach and cultural diplomacy, India will exhibit the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka from February 4 to 10, 2026. The exposition, to be held at the revered Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, reflects India’s enduring civilizational responsibility as the birthplace of…
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MGMD Scheme Not Linked With ODOP, Govt Tells Lok Sabha
The Union Government on Monday clarified in Parliament that the Ministry of Culture’s Mapping of Cultural Heritage of Villages (MGMD) initiative has no provision for integration with the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme and remains confined to digital documentation of village-level cultural assets. The clarification was provided by Union…
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Dalai Lama Wins First Grammy at 90 for Spoken-Word Album
In a historic moment that blends spirituality, music and global recognition, Tibetan spiritual leader the 14th Dalai Lama has won his first Grammy Award at the age of 90. The prestigious honour came at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles, where his spoken-word album was declared the…
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Cultural Governance Reinforced Through Digital Tech
New Delhi: The Government of India has significantly enhanced digital cultural governance by deploying multiple technology-driven platforms to document, preserve and monitor the nation’s rich cultural heritage, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, in a written reply, detailed how…
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Gyan Bharatam Mission Digitizes Over 7.5 Lakh Manuscripts
The Gyan Bharatam Mission, launched under the Union Budget 2025-26 by India’s Ministry of Culture, aims to safeguard, preserve, and digitize India’s rich manuscript heritage. Aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the initiative combines cultural preservation with human capital development, ensuring ancient knowledge continues to inspire future generations….