The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has stepped up regional cooperation and project facilitation by constituting eight High-Level Task Forces (HLTFs) and rolling out a digital single-window system for project appraisal and monitoring. The move, disclosed in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, is aimed at…
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India’s Forecast Leap: Mausam, BharatFS, 47 Radars
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has significantly stepped up its capability to predict disruptive weather driven by climate change, the government told the Rajya Sabha. Key upgrades under Mission Mausam include deployment of Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs), operationalisation of the Bharat Forecast System (BharatFS) at 6 km resolution, and strengthened…
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Youth & Heritage Meet at Kashi Tamil Sangamam
Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) 4.0 in Varanasi has emerged as a vibrant showcase of India’s civilisational continuity and linguistic unity, bringing together students, teachers, artisans and spiritual scholars to celebrate the shared heritage of Kashi and Tamil Nadu. Speaking at the event, Union Minister of State (I/C) for Skill Development…
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NABARD RECSS: Rural Spending Hits 80% Surge
NABARD’s eighth Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey (RECSS) covering September 2024 to November 2025 reveals a decisive revival in rural India. The high-frequency, bi-monthly survey shows that roughly 80% of rural households reported higher consumption over the past year, signalling stronger purchasing power and wider-based demand growth across villages….
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President Murmu Unveils Key Development Projects in Manipur
Imphal, December 11: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Manipur on Thursday and attended a civic reception in her honour at the City Convention Centre in Imphal, where she inaugurated and laid foundation stones for multiple development projects aimed at strengthening the state’s infrastructure, social welfare ecosystem, and public services. Addressing…
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Annapoorna 2025: India’s Food Processing Ecosystem on Show
FICCI’s Annapoorna Interfood 2025 in Mumbai brought policy-makers, processors, buyers and investors together to examine how India’s food-processing sector can convert agricultural abundance into farmer prosperity and consumer choice. Speaking at the 17th edition, Avinash Joshi, Secretary of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), stressed that scaling processing, value-addition…
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President Murmu Pays Tribute to Pranab Mukherjee
New Delhi, December 11: President Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to former President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday. The solemn gesture reflected the nation’s enduring respect for one of India’s most influential political leaders and statesmen. Honouring a Distinguished Statesman The…
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PM Condoles Anjaw Mishap, Announces Ex-Gratia
New Delhi, December 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic mishap in Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district that claimed several lives. In a message shared by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on X, he conveyed condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery…
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ISRO Unveils Chandrayaan-4, 5 & Gaganyaan Plans
India’s space programme is set for major breakthroughs as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) disclosed new updates on its upcoming lunar missions and the ambitious Gaganyaan human spaceflight project. According to information shared in Parliament on December 11, various mission configurations, designs and inter-agency collaborations have entered advanced stages,…
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PM Modi Honors Bharati on Birth Anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tributes to Mahakavi Subramania Bharati on his birth anniversary, describing the legendary poet as one of the most powerful voices of India’s cultural, spiritual, and national awakening. Bharati, revered as a revolutionary writer and an architect of modern Tamil literature, remains an enduring symbol…