The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is reshaping India’s e-commerce landscape by creating an open, non-discriminatory and interoperable digital marketplace that ensures equal opportunities for sellers of all sizes. Unlike conventional e-commerce platforms that operate as closed ecosystems, ONDC allows sellers and buyers to interact seamlessly across multiple platforms…
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Jordan Crown Prince Who Drove PM Modi: A Profile
A simple car ride in Amman became a powerful diplomatic image when Jordan’s Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II personally drove Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Jordan Museum. The moment, shared by PM Modi on social media, reflected warmth, trust and a growing personal rapport between India and…
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WHO Summit Anchored by Ayush Expo on Medicine
The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), will organise the Ayush Expo as a central feature of the Second WHO Global Traditional Medicine Summit (GTMC) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Scheduled to take place from December 17 to 19, the Expo is…
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Agmarknet 2.0, e-NAM Empower Farmers with Prices
New Delhi, December 16: Farmers across India are gaining unprecedented access to real-time mandi price information through the government’s upgraded Agmarknet 2.0 portal and the expanding e-National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) platform. These initiatives aim to strengthen transparency, improve price discovery, and empower cultivators with digital tools for better marketing decisions….
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Priyanka Gandhi Slams Centre Over MGNREGA Replacement Bill
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday strongly criticised the Centre’s proposal to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with a new framework, accusing the government of centralising power and weakening rural employment rights. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, she described the move as part of…
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Bondi Attack: Pakistani Man Falsely Named Online
In the aftermath of the deadly terror attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, where 16 people lost their lives, the tragedy took an alarming digital turn as misinformation spread rapidly across social media platforms. An innocent Pakistani-origin Australian man found himself wrongly identified as one of the attackers, turning his daily…
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Northeast India Turns Waste Into Wealth and Sustainability
High in the hills and valleys of Northeast India, a quiet but powerful transformation is redefining how waste is perceived and managed. Across towns, cities, and remote communities, waste is no longer treated as an unavoidable burden but as a resource that can restore ecosystems, create livelihoods, and strengthen civic…
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NESTS Hosts 2nd EMRS Principals’ Conclave in New Delhi
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) is organising the 2nd Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) Principals’ Conclave on Effective Management of Schools on December 16 and 17, 2025, at the Dr. Ambedkar International Center in New Delhi. The two-day national event will bring together Principals and Principal In-charges…
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Centre Boosts Wildlife and Eco-Tourism Across India
The Government of India is intensifying efforts to promote wildlife and forest tourism as part of its broader strategy to position the country as a sustainable and holistic travel destination. The Ministry of Tourism has reaffirmed its commitment to developing eco-friendly tourism infrastructure across forested and wildlife-rich regions, including key…
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MoSPI Extends Deadline for ISI Bill 2025 Public Comments
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India, has extended the deadline for submitting public comments and suggestions on the revised draft of “The Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2025” till January 5, 2026. The extension aims to ensure wider participation and a more inclusive pre-legislative consultation process….