Mumbai: The long-awaited Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) officially began operations on Thursday, nearly three decades after it was first conceived to ease congestion at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The launch marks a historic milestone in India’s aviation infrastructure expansion. The inaugural flight, IndiGo 6E 460 from Bengaluru,…
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Tarique Rahman Returns to Dhaka After 17 Years, Urges Peace
Dhaka: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman returned to Dhaka on Thursday after 17 years in exile, marking a dramatic moment in the country’s political landscape. His homecoming drew massive crowds, estimated in the millions, as supporters lined the streets to welcome him back amid heightened security and…
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PMGSY at 25: How Rural Roads Transformed India’s Villages
As India commemorates 25 years of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in 2025, the programme stands as one of the most transformative rural infrastructure initiatives since Independence. Launched on December 25, 2000, PMGSY was conceived to provide all-weather road connectivity to previously unconnected rural habitations, addressing a long-standing…
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Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches Five Digital Governance Reforms
New Delhi, December 25: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today launched five transformative digital reforms to strengthen transparent and citizen-centric administration during the National Workshop on Good Governance Practices 2025. The initiatives, unveiled on Good Governance Day, mark a significant step in modernising governance and empowering civil servants with technology-driven…
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Veer Bal Diwas & Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025 to Inspire Nation
New Delhi, December 25: The Ministry of Women and Child Development will observe Veer Bal Diwas at the national level on December 26, 2025, alongside the conferment of the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP). The twin events will celebrate the courage, sacrifice, and achievements of India’s young heroes,…
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CCPA Fines Vision IAS ₹11 Lakh for Misleading UPSC Ads
New Delhi, December 25: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of ₹11 lakh on Vision IAS (AjayVision Education Pvt. Ltd.) for publishing misleading advertisements related to the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) results of 2022 and 2023. The order, issued under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019,…
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PM Modi Attends Christmas Service in Delhi
New Delhi, December 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Christmas morning service at the historic Cathedral Church of the Redemption in New Delhi, marking the festive occasion with a message of peace, compassion, and unity. The visit underscored the government’s emphasis on inclusivity and respect for India’s diverse cultural…
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India to Chair Kimberley Process from Jan 2026
New Delhi, December 25: India has been selected to assume the prestigious chairpersonship of the Kimberley Process (KP) from January 1, 2026. The Kimberley Process is a global initiative involving governments, the diamond industry, and civil society, designed to prevent the trade in “conflict diamonds”—rough diamonds used to finance armed…
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NHAI’s Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust Gets SEBI Nod
New Delhi, December 24: In a major boost to India’s infrastructure monetization program, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) as a Public Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT). The move is expected…
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PM Modi Pays Tribute to Mahamana Madan Mohan Malaviya on Jayanti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid heartfelt homage to Bharat Ratna Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya on his birth anniversary, remembering him as a towering figure in India’s freedom struggle, social reform, and educational renaissance. In his tribute, the Prime Minister highlighted Malaviya Ji’s lifelong dedication to the service…