Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh has launched a major “Nationwide Innovation Challenge” aimed at identifying India’s next wave of scientific problem-solvers. The initiative comes in the run-up to the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025, which begins on 6 December with the theme “Vigyan se Samruddhi:…
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UIDAI Showcases New Offline Aadhaar Verification System
In a bid to strengthen digital identity across the country, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on 19 November convened a stakeholder webinar to outline the Offline Verification features of the soon-to-be-launched Aadhaar App. The session—attended by more than 250 entities and participants from government, industry and civil society—focused…
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Amit Shah: NCDC Disburses ₹95,200 Cr to Strengthen Cooperatives
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah on Wednesday addressed the 92nd General Council Meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) in New Delhi, saying the cooperative sector has seen “unprecedented progress” and that NCDC has become a principal instrument in empowering cooperative societies nationwide. Record funding and…
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TRAI Mandates 1600-Series for All BFSI Calls
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a Direction mandating the phased adoption of the new “1600” numbering series by entities regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). The move aims to…
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India Post Opens First Gen Z–Themed Campus Post Office
India Post has taken a major stride in its nationwide modernization mission by unveiling the country’s first Gen Z–themed Campus Post Office at IIT Delhi. The revamped centre reflects the vision of Union Minister for Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, who has emphasized making post offices more vibrant, technology-driven and youth-centric….
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Special Trains for Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Martyrdom Day
Indian Railways has announced dedicated special train services to facilitate the smooth movement of devotees during the commemoration of the Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The initiative aims to ensure dignified and comfortable travel for pilgrims heading to Sri Anandpur Sahib, where large gatherings are expected to…
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Gold price dips as dollar tops 100; MCX gold near ₹1,22,800
Gold prices on the Milti Commodity Exchange (MCX) slipped in early trade on Thursday after a stronger US dollar and the Federal Reserve’s October meeting minutes cooled expectations for a December rate cut. MCX December gold futures were trading around ₹1,22,768 per 10 grams in morning trade, while silver futures…
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NIA arrests four more in Delhi Red Fort blast total six held
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested four more prime accused in the November 10 car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort, bringing the total number of people in custody to six as the probe into one of the capital’s deadliest recent attacks intensifies. Who were arrested The four individuals…
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Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister
Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for a record-extending tenth time on Thursday at a grand ceremony held at Gandhi Maidan, Patna. The new National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government inducted 26 cabinet ministers, reflecting the coalition arithmetic after the November 2025 Assembly elections. Key highlights…
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PM Releases 21st PM-Kisan: ₹500 Cr to Chhattisgarh Farmers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 21st instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) today, while Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated a host of agricultural and rural development initiatives in Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh. As part of the nationwide rollout, ₹500 crore was directly transferred into the bank accounts…