The Parliament Budget Session on Tuesday witnessed sustained disruptions, repeated adjournments, and sharp political exchanges, culminating in the suspension of eight Congress Members of Parliament from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of the session. The chaos stemmed from Opposition protests over remarks by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, the…
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AIM SUMVAAD 2026 Boosts India’s National Incubation Ecosystem’s National Incubation Ecosystem
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog organised AIM SUMVAAD 2026, its flagship annual conclave for India’s national incubation ecosystem, at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi on Monday. The event brought together more than 100 Atal Incubation Centres (AICs) and Atal Community Innovation Centres (ACICs), along…
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PM Modi Highlights Tripura’s Growth Through ‘Vikas bhi, Virasat bhi’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted Tripura’s accelerating development journey, stating that the state has gained remarkable momentum by embracing the guiding principle of ‘Vikas bhi, Virasat bhi’ development alongside preservation of heritage. Sharing his views on social media, the Prime Minister said the northeastern state is witnessing steady…
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India Boosts Primary Agricultural Credit Societies
The Government of India is actively working to increase exports of agricultural and allied products, enhancing the country’s share in the global market. During 2024-25, India’s agricultural exports reached a total of US$ 51.9 billion, reflecting consistent growth driven by policy support and infrastructure development. APEDA Initiatives to Boost Agri…
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Russia’s Chip Push Secures India’s S-400, Su-57 Future
Russia’s decision to establish its first full-cycle domestic manufacturing facility for microwave microchips marks a strategic shift that could significantly impact advanced defence platforms such as the S-400 air-defence system and the Su-57 stealth fighter. The move directly addresses long-standing concerns over Russia’s reliance on foreign semiconductor supply chains and…
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Government Expands Role of Rural Credit Societies Nationwide
The Government of India has embarked on a major initiative to expand and modernize Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), dairy, and fisheries cooperatives across the country. Over the next five years, every panchayat and village is expected to be covered under multipurpose PACS to provide affordable credit, quality inputs, and…
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Government Secures Timely Seeds & Fertilizers for Farmers
The Government of India has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the timely availability of quality seeds and fertilizers for farmers across the country, a critical requirement for sustaining agricultural productivity and farmer incomes. The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) has adopted a multi-layered strategy involving close coordination with…
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Sahara Refund Portal Disburses ₹8,429 Crore to Depositors
The Sahara Refund Portal has successfully disbursed ₹8,429.42 crore to 39,46,550 depositors of the Sahara Group of Cooperative Societies, ensuring a fully transparent, Aadhaar-linked refund process. This initiative follows the Supreme Court order dated 29 March 2023, which mandated disbursement of funds from the Sahara-SEBI Refund Account under judicial supervision….
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Himachal Pradesh Boosts PACS and Dairy Cooperative Development
The Government of India, through the Ministry of Cooperation, has accelerated initiatives to strengthen Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), dairy, credit, and fishery cooperatives in Himachal Pradesh. As per the National Cooperative Database (NCD), the state hosts a total of 5,792 cooperative societies, including 2,307 PACS, 1,194 dairy cooperatives, 437…
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Revival of Cooperative Sugar Mills with NCDC Support
The Ministry of Cooperation has launched initiatives to revive Cooperative Sugar Mills (CSMs) facing operational and financial distress. Under the Central Sector Scheme – Grant-in-aid to NCDC for strengthening Cooperative Sugar Mills, the government provided ₹1,000 crore to the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) to leverage loans totaling ₹10,000 crore…