New Delhi: Government-backed cooperative financing initiatives are playing a key role in empowering youth-led enterprises and women self-help groups across India. The Yuva Sahakar Scheme and Swayamshakti Sahakar Scheme, implemented by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) under the Ministry of Cooperation, are providing structured financial support to cooperatives nationwide….
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Khemchand Singh to Take Oath as Manipur Prez Rule Ends
Manipur is set to return to elected governance with the revocation of President’s Rule and the swearing-in of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh as the new Chief Minister. The oath-taking ceremony is scheduled for 6 pm on Wednesday at Lok Bhavan in Imphal, marking the end of…
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President Murmu Inaugurates Key Development Projects in Odisha
President of India Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for a wide range of developmental projects in Rairangpur, Odisha, giving a significant boost to education, healthcare, cultural infrastructure and tribal welfare in the region. The projects are expected to accelerate socio-economic growth in Mayurbhanj district, one of…
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NTH–STQC Collaboration Boosts Drone Testing and Certification
In a major boost to India’s rapidly expanding drone ecosystem, the National Test House (NTH) has partnered with the Standardization Testing and Quality Certification Directorate’s Electronics Regional Test Laboratory (ERTL–North) to enable advanced Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing of drones. The government-to-government collaboration marks a significant step…
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Lok Sabha Speaker Pays Tribute to M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar
Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla on Tuesday paid solemn floral tributes to former Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Shri M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar, on the occasion of his birth anniversary. The homage was offered at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, reaffirming Parliament’s deep respect for one of India’s most…
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ISRO Milestones Strengthen India’s Space Future
India made decisive strides in strengthening its national space infrastructure during 2025, with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieving multiple historic milestones across launch capabilities, satellite technology, manufacturing facilities and international cooperation. The progress highlights India’s growing stature as a leading spacefaring nation with advanced technological self-reliance. Union Minister…
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PM Modi Congratulates New Manipur CM and Ministers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended warm congratulations to Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Manipur, marking the restoration of an elected government in the northeastern State after a prolonged period of President’s Rule. The Prime Minister also conveyed his best wishes to…
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World Cancer Day 2026 Observed at AIIA with Integrative Focus
The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, observed World Cancer Day 2026 with a comprehensive series of awareness-driven and academic activities, reinforcing its commitment to cancer prevention, early detection and integrative oncology through Ayurveda. The observance was coordinated by the Centre for Integrative Oncology (CIO) and brought together…
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Ghaziabad Sisters Suicide Sparks Alarm Over Gaming Addiction
The tragic death of three minor sisters in Ghaziabad has shaken the nation and ignited a serious conversation around online gaming addiction, child mental health, and prolonged social isolation. The sisters allegedly jumped to their deaths from the ninth floor of their residential building in the early hours of Tuesday,…
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India Advances Small Modular Reactor Program for Clean Energy
India is accelerating the development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as part of its long-term clean energy and decarbonisation strategy, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday. The initiative, being pursued under the Nuclear Energy Mission, aims to complement large nuclear power plants while addressing the energy needs of industries, retired…