State-owned mining major NMDC marked a significant milestone in its growth journey on Friday with the commencement of coal mining operations at the Tokisud North Coal Mine in Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh district. The inauguration of the project signals NMDC’s formal entry into the coal sector, marking a strategic shift beyond its…
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National Girl Child Day 2026: Progress & Promise
India marks National Girl Child Day on January 24 with a renewed focus on the rights, education, health and empowerment of girls, reflecting measurable progress across key social indicators. Instituted in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the day serves as a national reminder of the need…
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Bajaj Pune Grand Tour Ends, Pune Shines on Global Sports Map
The Bajaj Pune Grand Tour, India’s premier international cycling event, concluded on Friday with a spectacular closing ceremony, firmly establishing Pune as a rising global sports destination. The multi-day cycling spectacle not only showcased elite athletic talent but also reinforced India’s growing sporting ecosystem aligned with the Fit India Mission…
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NIFT International Conference 2026 Highlights Inclusive Design
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) successfully concluded its two-day International Conference 2026 in Mumbai, reinforcing India’s leadership in inclusive, sustainable and socially responsive design. The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) concluded the second and final day of the NIFT International Conference 2026 on Friday, January 23, at…
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National Workshop in Kochi to Revamp MPLADS Guidelines, eSAKSHI
In a significant step towards strengthening transparency, accountability and digital governance in public welfare schemes, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Friday organised a national-level Brainstorming Workshop for the revision of the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) Guidelines and enhancement of the eSAKSHI Portal….
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Parents Are First Therapists: CDEIC Inaugurated in Noida
Reinforcing the Government of India’s commitment to inclusive development and early childhood care, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar on Friday inaugurated the Cross Disability Early Intervention Centre (CDEIC) at the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID), Regional Centre, Sector-40, Noida….
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IWDC 3.0 Approves ₹1,500 Cr Projects for Green Inland Waterways
New Delhi, 23 January 2026: The third meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC 3.0) concluded in Kochi, Kerala, with approvals for over ₹1,500 crore projects aimed at promoting green mobility, cargo movement, and river tourism across India. Chaired by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal,…
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DST, Industry Unite for Advanced Battery Cooling
New Delhi, 23 January 2026: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) announced a strategic collaboration with Dreamfly Innovations Pvt. Ltd to enhance thermal management of aviation batteries. The initiative, anchored at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), aims to translate fundamental materials research into deployable cooling…
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Nitin Gadkari Allocates 30 GHz for Road Safety
New Delhi, 23 January 2026: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, chaired the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) to discuss comprehensive measures to reduce road accidents and fatalities across India. Ministers of State Shri Harsh Malhotra and Shri Ajay Tamta…
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Visakhapatnam Sees Launch of Robot ‘ASC ARJUN’
Visakhapatnam, 23 January 2026: In a pioneering step to enhance passenger safety, security, and operational efficiency, Indian Railways has deployed an indigenous humanoid robot named ‘ASC ARJUN’ at Visakhapatnam Railway Station. The deployment marks a first-of-its-kind initiative across the Indian Railways network, reflecting the organisation’s focus on innovation and technology-driven…