New Delhi, December 20: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan reaffirmed the government’s commitment to farmer welfare and rural development while addressing the Chaudhary Charan Singh Kisan Samman Ceremony in New Delhi. Organised by the Kisan Trust at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the…
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People Need Freedom From ‘Mahajungle-Raj’ in Bengal: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a sharp political attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal, asserting that the people of the State now need freedom from what he described as a prevailing “mahajungle-raj.” Drawing parallels with Bihar’s recent political shift, the Prime Minister said West…
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Andhra Pradesh Gets First Gen-Z Campus Post Office at VIT-AP
In a major step towards modernising postal services and engaging India’s youth, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar on Saturday inaugurated Andhra Pradesh’s first Gen-Z transformed campus Post Office at VIT-AP University in Amaravati. The initiative forms part of a nationwide drive by the…
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Sitharaman Chairs Finance Meet at Chintan Shivir 2025
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, along with Minister of State for Corporate Affairs, Shri Harsh Malhotra, chaired the Chintan Shivir of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs at Hampi in Vijayanagara district, Karnataka, on 20 December 2025. The event brought together…
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Jual Oram Leads Tribal MPs for Rapid Development
In a strong display of unity and shared commitment, Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram on Thursday led a high-level interaction with Tribal Members of Parliament and Ministers, reaffirming the collective resolve to accelerate the holistic development of India’s tribal communities. The interaction underscored the government’s focus on…
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NHRC Seeks Reports After Children Test HIV+ Post Transfusion
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a deeply disturbing incident in Madhya Pradesh’s Satna district, where at least six children reportedly tested HIV positive following blood transfusions at a government hospital. The development has triggered nationwide concern over blood safety protocols and…
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CCI, Nasscom Hold AI Governance & Competition Workshop
The Competition Commission of India (CCI), in collaboration with the National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom), organised a high-level workshop on “Artificial Intelligence, Competition & Governance” in New Delhi on Friday. The event brought together senior policymakers, regulators, industry leaders and experts to deliberate on how India can…
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PSA Inaugurates Kalanubhaav Exhibition on Rajasthan Crafts
The Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, on Thursday inaugurated the “Kalanubhaav” exhibition at The Kunj in New Delhi, offering a vibrant showcase of Rajasthan’s rich craft traditions blended with modern design and technology-led innovation. The exhibition highlights how science, technology and design…
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Government Strengthens Farm Extension, Skills & Rural Livelihoods
The Government of India is strengthening farm extension services, skill development, and rural livelihoods through a range of programs, including ATMA, STRY, SMAM, and DAY-NRLM. These initiatives aim to modernize agriculture, enhance skills of rural youth, and empower women entrepreneurs across the country. ATMA: Decentralized and Farmer-Friendly Extension Services The…
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PMFBY Escrow Active in 20 States by Kharif 2025
The Government of India has implemented the Escrow Account mechanism under the revised Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) Operational Guidelines, 2023 from the Kharif 2025 season. The mechanism requires states and Union Territories to commit their liabilities in advance by depositing their share of premium subsidy into an Escrow…