New Delhi: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending by Indian companies has crossed ₹1.44 lakh crore over the last five financial years, highlighting sustained growth in development-focused corporate participation. Annual filings submitted by companies to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) reveal that development-oriented CSR expenditure between FY 2019-20 and FY…
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Defence Procurement 2026: Public Input Open
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence has invited comments and suggestions from stakeholders on the Draft Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP)–2026, a comprehensive policy framework aimed at strengthening India’s defence preparedness while accelerating indigenous manufacturing and modernisation. The Department of Defence has prepared the draft procedure to propel jointness among the…
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MNS Included in Ex-Servicemen Re-employment Rules 2026
New Delhi: In a significant policy reform, the Government has notified the Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Amendment Rules, 2026, formally bringing Military Nursing Service (MNS) personnel within the ambit of ex-servicemen re-employment benefits. The amendment has been notified under Article 309 of the Constitution and revises…
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Kaushal Rath Launched to Democratise AI Literacy Across India
New Delhi: In a major push to expand Artificial Intelligence literacy across the country, IndiaAI under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has flagged off Kaushal Rath, a mobile AI awareness initiative, as part of the national programme “Yuva AI for All.” The initiative, launched in collaboration with the…
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PMMSY Boosts Fisheries and Aquaculture Growth in Maharashtra
The fisheries and aquaculture sector in Maharashtra is witnessing a major transformation under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), with the Union Government approving projects worth ₹981.72 crore over the last three years and the current financial year. The investments aim to strengthen marine and inland fisheries, enhance infrastructure,…
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India’s Nationwide MDA Push to End Filariasis by 2027
India has intensified its national mission to eliminate lymphatic filariasis with the launch of the Annual Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign across 12 endemic states. Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda flagged off the campaign through a video conference with state health ministers and senior officials, reaffirming the…
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Govt Steps Up Action on Air Pollution Health Risks
The Government of India has intensified its efforts to address health issues linked to air pollution by combining expert medical guidance, climate-health planning, public awareness campaigns, and clean air initiatives. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reaffirmed this commitment in Parliament, highlighting a multi-pronged strategy focused on prevention,…
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Amit Shah Unveils Major Push to Combat Cyber-Enabled Frauds
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah on Tuesday underscored the need for coordinated national action to dismantle cyber-enabled fraud networks, as India rapidly advances toward a digitally empowered society. Addressing the National Conference on “Tackling Cyber-Enabled Frauds & Dismantling the Ecosystem” in New Delhi, he said…
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PM Modi Interacts with Students in Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared glimpses from his interactions with students across multiple states during the second episode of the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026. The initiative, aimed at easing exam stress and encouraging holistic learning, featured informal discussions with students from Coimbatore in Tamil…
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PM Modi Congratulates Chhattisgarh on Bastar Pandum Festival
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the people of Chhattisgarh for the successful and special celebration of the ‘Bastar Pandum’ festival, held from February 7 to 9. The festival showcased the rich cultural traditions, tribal heritage and artistic diversity of the Bastar region in a grand and vibrant manner….