New Delhi, 26 Dec 2025: The 15th Pension Adalat, held at the Indian Institute of Public Administration under the chairpersonship of Ms Rachana Shah, Secretary DoPT, DARPG & DOPPW, successfully resolved 815 out of 1,087 long-pending pension grievances on the spot, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to ensuring timely justice and…
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Union Health Minister Reviews MP, Chhattisgarh Health Reforms
The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting with the Health Ministers and senior officials of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, calling for mission-mode healthcare reforms and accelerated action to achieve a TB Mukt Bharat by 2027. The Centre–State review…
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Amit Shah Honors Shaheed Udham Singh’s Legacy
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah on Thursday paid heartfelt tribute to legendary freedom fighter Shaheed Udham Singh on his birth anniversary, remembering his unparalleled courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to India’s independence. In a message shared on social media platform X, the Home Minister recalled…
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JWST Reveals Complex Hydrocarbon Molecules in Young Star Disk
Astronomers have uncovered compelling new evidence of complex hydrocarbon chemistry unfolding inside the planet-forming disk of a young Sun-like star, following a dramatic structural change in its inner region. Using data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), scientists observed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) around the star T Chamaeleontis, offering…
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Government Simplifies Coal Mine Approvals with New Rules
The Government of India has notified the Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2025, marking a significant reform aimed at simplifying approval procedures for opening coal and lignite mines. The move is expected to reduce procedural delays, accelerate coal production, and strengthen ease of doing business in the coal sector while maintaining…
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NCB Marks Foundation Day with Carbon Uptake Report
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) India–NCB Carbon Uptake Report was formally released during the 63rd Foundation Day celebrations of the National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB), marking an important milestone in India’s journey toward sustainable construction and climate accountability. The event also witnessed the inauguration of…
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IGNCA to Host Kapila Vatsyayan Memorial Lecture Textile Show
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) is set to honour the intellectual and cultural legacy of renowned scholar Dr Kapila Vatsyayan through a memorial lecture and a curated textile exhibition drawn from her personal collection. The twin events will be held on December 29, 2025, at IGNCA’s…
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NIFTEM-K Signs MoU to Implement PM Vikas Skill Scheme
The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Kundli, has taken a significant step towards empowering minority youth by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Minority Affairs to implement the PM Vikas Scheme. The agreement was formalised on December 22, 2025, in New Delhi,…
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President Droupadi Murmu to Visit Goa, Karnataka, Jharkhand Dec 27–30
President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu will undertake a four-day official visit to Goa, Karnataka and Jharkhand from December 27 to December 30, 2025, as part of a packed itinerary that spans defence preparedness, cultural heritage and higher education. The visit underscores the President’s engagement with diverse regions and institutions…
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PM Modi to Chair Chief Secretaries Meet on Human Capital
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries in New Delhi on December 27 and 28, 2025, with a sharp focus on strengthening India’s human capital to achieve the vision of a Viksit Bharat. The high-level conference is being held at a time when Centre–State…