Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the Indian Navy, shipbuilders, and traditional artisans as INSV Kaundinya embarked on her maiden voyage from Porbandar in Gujarat to Muscat, Oman. Built using the ancient Indian stitched-ship technique, the vessel stands as a remarkable tribute to India’s rich maritime heritage and…
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Rabi Crop Sowing Rises to 614.30 Lakh Hectare in 2025
India’s rabi crop sowing has recorded steady and encouraging progress during the ongoing 2025–26 season, with total area coverage reaching 614.30 lakh hectare as of December 26, 2025. According to the latest data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, this represents an increase of 6.87 lakh hectare…
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PM Modi Congratulates Koneru Humpy on FIDE Rapid Bronze
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Indian chess grandmaster Koneru Humpy for winning the bronze medal in the women’s section at the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship held in Doha, Qatar. Praising her determination and consistency, the Prime Minister described her achievement as a proud moment for…
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India Telecom Security Reforms Announced for 2026
In a significant move aimed at strengthening India’s telecom security ecosystem while reducing compliance burden on the industry, Union Minister for Communications Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia has announced a series of major strategic reforms to be implemented from 2026. The initiatives, rolled out by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) through…
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TRAI 2025 Report: Mobile Services in Baddi Tested
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the findings of its Independent Drive Test (IDT) for Baddi city in Himachal Pradesh, offering a detailed assessment of mobile network quality across major telecom service providers. Conducted in November 2025, the evaluation reflects real-world user experience across voice and data…
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8th Pay Commission Effective Jan 1, Raise Delayed
The 8th Pay Commission has officially come into effect from January 1, 2026, raising expectations among lakhs of central government employees and pensioners across the country. However, despite the formal commencement, there will be no immediate increase in salaries or pensions, as the commission’s recommendations are yet to be finalised…
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Namotsav Ahmedabad: Musical Tribute to PM Modi’s Journey
Ahmedabad witnessed a spectacular cultural evening as Namotsav, a grand musical multimedia production, celebrated the life, leadership, and vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Organised by Sanskardham, the three-day programme drew a houseful audience and combined music, dance, narration, and advanced multimedia to highlight the journey of one of…
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President Murmu Highlights NITs’ Role in Building Viksit Bharat
President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu on Monday underscored the crucial role of premier technical institutions in shaping the country’s future while addressing the convocation ceremony of the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jamshedpur, in Jharkhand. Describing educational institutions as the “intellectual laboratories of the nation,” she urged graduating students…
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Department of Consumer Affairs Awards 12 GATC Certificates
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, has achieved a major milestone by awarding 12 Government Approved Test Centre (GATC) certificates to 11 private entities. This move strengthens India’s legal metrology verification ecosystem through a structured public–private partnership framework. The certificates were presented by…
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Supreme Court Stays Aravalli Order, Panel Set
The Supreme Court on Monday kept in abeyance its earlier judgment on the definition of the Aravalli Hills, signaling a major pause in the implementation of directions that had raised serious environmental concerns. The apex court said a fresh, independent and high-powered expert committee would be constituted to reassess the…