The Union government has released a comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to clarify the new machine-based levy system for chewing tobacco, jarda scented tobacco and gutkha. Issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), the clarifications aim to help manufacturers understand the capacity-based excise duty…
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Air Marshal S Shrinivas Takes Charge of IAF Training Command
Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas formally took over as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Training Command of the Indian Air Force on January 1, 2026. The appointment places a highly experienced fighter pilot, instructor and administrator at the helm of the command responsible for shaping the future manpower of…
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Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters Goes Live via Jan Samarth
In a significant boost to India’s export ecosystem, the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE) has been made operational through the Jan Samarth Portal with effect from December 1, 2025. The scheme has witnessed a strong initial response, reflecting growing confidence among exporters and micro, small and medium enterprises amid…
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Dharmendra Pradhan Reviews Education Schemes, Stresses NEP 2020 Goals
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday conducted a high-level review of key schemes and initiatives of the Ministry of Education, underscoring the government’s commitment to strengthening learning outcomes, access and quality across India’s education system. The comprehensive review meeting was held in New Delhi and focused on both…
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VP C. P. Radhakrishnan to Visit Tamil Nadu on Jan 2–3
New Delhi: Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, will undertake a two-day official visit to Tamil Nadu on January 02 and 03, 2026, during which he will participate in a series of academic, cultural, literary, and spiritual engagements across Chennai and Vellore. The visit reflects the Vice-President’s continued engagement…
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Union Sports Minister Lays Foundation of ₹75 Cr HPC in Bengaluru
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday virtually inaugurated the foundation stone laying ceremony of a ₹75 crore state-of-the-art High Performance Centre (HPC) at the Sports Authority of India’s Netaji Subhas Southern Centre (NSSC) in Bengaluru. The ambitious project marks a significant step in strengthening…
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India’s First Maritime NBFC SMFCL Begins Lending with ₹4,300 Cr
Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), India’s first Non-Banking Financial Company exclusively focused on the maritime sector, has formally commenced its lending operations, marking a significant milestone in the country’s evolving maritime finance ecosystem. The corporation approved loan sanctions of approximately ₹4,300 crore at its 51st Board Meeting held on December…
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NRDC Marks 72 Years, Inaugurates Systems Engineering Facility
The National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) marked its 72nd Foundation Day on December 31, 2025, with the inauguration of the Systems Engineering Facility (SEF), reaffirming its commitment to strengthening India’s innovation ecosystem, technology commercialisation, and support for startups and MSMEs. The event was held in the presence of Dr N…
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 3-Day Maharashtra Rural Outreach
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Three-Day Maharashtra Visit to Focus on Farmers and Rural Development Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan is on a three-day visit to Maharashtra from December 31, 2025 to January 2, 2026, focusing on strengthening agriculture,…
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Cabinet Clears ₹19,142 Cr Nashik–Solapur–Akkalkot Expressway
The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a six-lane, access-controlled greenfield Nashik–Solapur–Akkalkot corridor in Maharashtra at a capital cost of ₹19,142 crore. The 374-kilometre project will be developed under the Build–Operate–Transfer (Toll) mode and is a major step towards…