New Delhi: In a major push to tackle road dust pollution in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued comprehensive technical and operational norms for the deployment of Mechanized Road Sweeping Machines (MRSMs). The move aims to standardise sweeping practices across the National Capital Region and reduce…
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Empowering Women in Panchayats: Ending Proxy Rule
New Delhi, 11 February 2026: In a decisive move to strengthen grassroots democracy and uphold gender justice, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj has intensified efforts to eliminate proxy representation of elected women in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). This long-standing issue—where male relatives unofficially control the decision-making of elected women leaders—has…
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Green Highways Drive Sustainable Road Infra Push
The Centre has reinforced its commitment to building green highways and sustainable road infrastructure, with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari informing the Rajya Sabha about wide-ranging eco-friendly initiatives in National Highway projects. The measures include large-scale plantation drives, adoption of recycled materials, and promotion…
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Bharatiya Antariksh Station: BAS-01 by 2028
India is moving closer to establishing its own space station, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), with the first module scheduled for launch by 2028. The government informed Parliament that the ambitious project forms a key part of Space Vision 2047 and is integrated within the expanded Gaganyaan programme. In a…
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ANEEL Thorium Fuel for PHWRs Under Review
India is exploring the development and deployment of ANEEL, a thorium-based fuel for Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs), as part of its long-term nuclear energy strategy. The government informed Parliament that discussions are underway, subject to approvals from the respective authorities and in accordance with national laws. Union Minister of…
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Vidyanjali Connects 8.5 Lakh Schools, 5 Lakh Volunteers
New Delhi: The Vidyanjali programme has onboarded nearly 8.5 lakh government and government-aided schools and more than 5 lakh volunteers across India, benefiting over 2 crore students. Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Education, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, shared the update…
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ECI Launches EVM/VVPAT Awareness Drive in 5 States
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a large-scale EVM/VVPAT awareness campaign across five poll-bound States and Union Territories Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal to strengthen voter confidence ahead of upcoming elections. The initiative focuses on educating citizens about the functioning, transparency and reliability of Electronic…
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Budget 2026–27: Historic Push, Northeast Boost
Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Wednesday described the Union Budget 2026–27 as both “historic and futuristic,” asserting that it delivers a significant development boost to the Northeastern region. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, the Minister highlighted enhanced allocations, agriculture…
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Piyush Goyal Urges Industry to Leverage FTAs
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal has urged exporters and industry associations to fully utilise India’s recently concluded Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with major developed economies to expand global market access, boost exports and generate employment. Addressing representatives of 35 Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and leading industry bodies…
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World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan Gets Boost
New Delhi: The World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative Sector is gaining momentum with the successful completion of its pilot project in Madhya Pradesh’s Balaghat district. The initiative aims to build decentralized grain storage infrastructure at the Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS) level to reduce post-harvest losses…