Rajasthan hosted the Regional AI Impact Conference bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, startups, and academia to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across governance, infrastructure, and workforce development. The conference serves as a prelude to the India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled from 15-20 February 2026. Centre-State Collaboration for…
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India Crosses 50,000 NQAS Certifications in Public Healthcare
As of 31st December 2025, India has reached a historic milestone with 50,373 public health facilities certified under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS), a framework established by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) to ensure high-quality, safe, and patient-centric public healthcare services. From 10 to 50,000: The…
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India Post & MoRD Join Hands to Boost Rural Economy
In a major push to strengthen rural livelihoods and economic growth, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and the Department of Posts signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 7th January 2026. The partnership aims to integrate financial services, logistics, and market access for Self Help Groups (SHGs), women…
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DRI Busts Major Gold Smuggling Syndicate, Seizes ₹40 Crore
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has successfully dismantled a major trans-border gold smuggling syndicate operating from Dubai and Bangladesh, seizing over ₹40 crore worth of gold and ₹2.9 crore in cash. The coordinated action involved simultaneous searches at Delhi and Agartala, leading to the arrest of four key members…
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DoWR Secretary Reviews Farakka Barrage Project Progress
On 6th and 7th January 2026, Shri V. L. Kantha Rao, Secretary of the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), Ministry of Jal Shakti, conducted an extensive two-day review of the Farakka Barrage Project (FBP) and its key components. The review focused on…
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Union Labour Minister Inaugurates Regional Conference on Labour Codes
Goa, 7 January 2026: Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, virtually inaugurated a two-day Regional Level Conference in Goa. The event marks the first in a series of six regional conferences planned across India to facilitate the effective implementation of the four…
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Vice-President Launches Book on Srila Prabhupada’s Leadership
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, on Wednesday launched the book “Sing, Dance and Lead: Leadership Lessons from the Life of Srila Prabhupada” at a formal event held at the Vice-President’s Enclave in New Delhi. The book, authored by noted writer and historian Hindol Sengupta, explores leadership principles…
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Denmark, Greenland Seek Talks as US Repeats Takeover Threat
Denmark and Greenland have sought urgent diplomatic talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio after the Trump administration renewed controversial statements about taking control of Greenland, a strategic Arctic territory that is part of the Kingdom of Denmark and a member of NATO. The request for talks comes amid…
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PM Modi Condoles Demise of Former Union Minister Kabindra Purkayastha
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep grief over the demise of former Member of Parliament and Union Minister Shri Kabindra Purkayastha Ji. The Prime Minister described the loss as deeply painful and paid rich tributes to the veteran leader’s lifelong dedication to public service and his significant…
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PM Modi Invites Ideas for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026
With the Class X and XII board examinations approaching, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has once again reached out to students, parents and teachers across the country, inviting them to actively participate in this year’s Pariksha Pe Charcha. The annual interactive programme has become a key national platform for discussing…