New Delhi: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, organized a Shramdan activity on 18th December 2025 at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. The event formed part of the fortnight-long Swachhata Pakhwada 2025, observed from 16th to 31st December, marking the 10th…
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PMFME Scheme Empowers India’s Micro Food Processing Sector
New Delhi: The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, launched in June 2020, continues to strengthen India’s micro food processing sector. The scheme aims to assist micro enterprises, largely operating in the informal sector, by addressing challenges such as lack of credit access, technology upgradation, marketing…
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TB-Mukt Bharat: India’s Milestones & MP Action
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri JP Nadda, convened a meeting with Members of Parliament from Madhya Pradesh today as part of a state-wise engagement series to accelerate the TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. The session, held at Madhya Pradesh Bhawan, emphasized the pivotal role of parliamentarians in driving constituency-level…
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India-Netherlands Sign Defence Cooperation LoI
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met with the Foreign Minister of the Netherlands, Mr. David Van Weel, in New Delhi on December 18, 2025, to reaffirm and strengthen the growing defence partnership between India and the Netherlands. The two Ministers discussed a wide range of bilateral security and defence issues,…
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Coal Ministry Simplifies Washery Rejects Disposal Process
In a significant reform aimed at improving operational efficiency and promoting sustainable resource use, the Ministry of Coal has simplified the process for disposal of coal washery rejects. The move, announced on December 18, 2025, aligns with the Centre’s broader vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and its focus on enhancing ease…
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TRAI Mobile Quality Report Released for Surat City
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the findings of its Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted across Surat City and nearby areas during November 2025. The assessment aimed to measure the real-world quality of mobile network services, including voice and data performance, offered by all major telecom service…
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Maharashtra Nears 100% 4G Coverage, 5G Expansion Underway
Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, highlighted in Parliament that Maharashtra has achieved near 100% 4G network saturation. The state is now rapidly progressing towards full digital connectivity, with significant deployment of 4G and 5G infrastructure improving both urban and rural telecom…
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Sanskriti Jammu & Kashmir Highlights Region’s Ancient Culture
Jammu and Kashmir is not only known for its natural beauty but also as a cradle of India’s cultural, spiritual, and philosophical heritage. This essence was celebrated with the launch of the film and coffee table book ‘Sanskriti Jammu & Kashmir’ at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts…
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PM Modi to Lead Closing of WHO Traditional Medicine Summit
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the closing ceremony of the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine on December 19, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, underscoring India’s leadership in advancing traditional medicine through science, innovation and global collaboration. The summit, jointly organised by the World…
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PM Modi Mourns Ram Sutar, Creator of Iconic Statue of Unity
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed deep grief over the passing of renowned sculptor Shri Ram Sutar, whose artistic brilliance shaped some of India’s most iconic monuments and left an enduring imprint on the nation’s cultural landscape. In a heartfelt message, the Prime Minister described Shri Ram…