Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced a major push for modern farming and rural development in Chhattisgarh. Speaking at a state-level review meeting in Raipur, the Minister highlighted the formation of a scientific–farmer–administrative coordination team to develop strategies for crop diversification,…
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IIFT Tops Times B-School Ranking 2026 for Global Trade Education
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) has secured the first position in the Times B-School Ranking 2026, reaffirming its status as a premier institution for management education with a strong focus on international trade and global business. IIFT operates under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India,…
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IICA and NPC Join Forces for Productivity and Viksit Bharat
The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) recently hosted a high-level delegation from the National Productivity Council (NPC) to discuss strategic collaboration in training, research, productivity, sustainability, and compliance support. The delegation was led by Smt. Neeraja Shekhar, Director General, and Shri Umashankar Prasad, Deputy Director General (Group), NPC. The…
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Run with the Navy: Indian Navy Half Marathon 2026 Delhi
The Indian Navy is all set to host the second edition of the Indian Navy Half Marathon (INHM) on 01 February 2026 in New Delhi, under the tagline ‘Run with the Navy’. The event is expected to attract around 14,000 runners across three categories: 21.1 km, 10 km, and 5…
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Ministry of Minority Affairs Launches New UMEED Portal Modules
New Delhi: In a major step towards digitising Waqf property management, the Ministry of Minority Affairs launched two new modules on the UMEED Central Portal on 30th January 2026. The Survey Module and Waqf Property Lease Management Module aim to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in managing Waqf assets across…
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Chhattisgarh to Boost Farmers’ Income with Modern Agriculture
Raipur: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced major initiatives to enhance agriculture and rural development in Chhattisgarh during a state-level review meeting on 31st January 2026. Highlighting the state’s remarkable progress, he stated that a scientific–farmer–administrative coordination team will be formed to promote crop…
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Dr Jitendra Singh Stresses Mizoram’s Local Development Goals
New Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, emphasized the importance of development proposals rooted in local needs during a meeting with a Mizoram delegation led by MLA Dr K. Beichhua on 31 January 2026. The delegation submitted a memorandum highlighting state-specific issues…
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Smt. Savitri Thakur to Head India at UN Social Meet
New Delhi: Smt. Savitri Thakur, Minister of State for Women and Child Development, is set to lead the Indian delegation at the 64th Session of the United Nations Commission for Social Development (CSocD) at the UN Headquarters in New York. The session, scheduled annually, provides a global platform for Member…
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SAIL Launches सेल-e-BRATION National Creative Challenge
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Steel, in collaboration with MyGov, launched “सेल-e-BRATION: Steel Built India, SAIL Built Trust” on 30th January 2026. The nationwide contest invites citizens to demonstrate their creative storytelling skills through reels, cinematic stories, and digital advertisements. Objectives of…
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Lakshya Zero Dumpsites: India’s Mission for Cleaner Cities
India is intensifying efforts to eliminate legacy urban dumpsites through the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP), launched in November 2025 under the Swachh Bharat Mission. The initiative, dubbed Lakshya: Zero Dumpsites, targets complete remediation of city dumpsites by October 2026, prioritising 214 high-impact locations containing nearly 80% of remaining waste….