The Department of Posts is rapidly overhauling its parcel and logistics capabilities to operate as a national public logistics organisation, the government told the Rajya Sabha. The multi-pronged modernisation drive aims to improve speed, reliability and customer experience while supporting exports from small businesses and strengthening digital address infrastructure. Mechanised…
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ITU–TRAI Workshop on QoS & QoE Begins in Bhubaneswar
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), opened a two-day international workshop in Bhubaneswar today, focusing on performance, Quality of Service (QoS) and Quality of Experience (QoE) in the telecom sector. The workshop commenced with a ceremonial lamp-lighting, followed by a welcome…
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NCA-F Marks Purple Fest 2025 with Major Inclusivity Push
The National Communications Academy–Finance (NCA-F) in Ghitorni marked Purple Fest 2025 with a vibrant celebration on December 3, bringing together trainees, faculty, and disability-rights advocates to honour the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The event, held in collaboration with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), reinforced…
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Union Minister Amit Shah Leads Parliamentary Visit to Banas Dairy
Union Home & Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah led a Parliamentary Consultative Committee visit to Banas Dairy in Banaskantha from December 4–6, 2025, to review cooperative dairy development and new value-addition projects. The programme showcased the cooperative’s integrated model from farm productivity and livestock services to advanced processing and circular-economy…
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ASI to Maintain 3,685 Monuments; NCF Boosts Heritage PPPs
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) currently undertakes conservation, maintenance and visitor-amenity works at 3,685 ancient monuments and archaeological sites of national importance across India, the government said in an official release. These efforts include routine repairs, pathways, landscaping, drinking water and toilet facilities as and when resources permit. Antiquities…
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Create image Mandatory HUID for Silver Jewellery Boosts Purity Assurance
India’s silver jewellery sector is undergoing a major transformation as mandatory Hallmarking Unique Identification (HUID) comes into effect for all hallmarked silver articles. Within just three months of rollout, over 17 lakh silver items have already been laser-marked with HUID, signalling strong support from jewellers and growing trust among consumers….
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Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Maps 6.38 Lakh Villages
The Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD) programme has completed identification of 6,38,365 villages for cultural mapping across India, the Ministry of Culture said on Thursday. Of these, structured cultural data for 6,23,449 villages has already been uploaded to the MGMD national portal, marking a major step in cataloguing village-level heritage…
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NHRC Orders Probe After UP Collapse Kills Four
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has taken suo motu cognizance of a deeply disturbing incident in which four labourers lost their lives and several others sustained injuries after an illegal under-construction building collapsed in Nagla Hukum Singh village of Jevar in Gautam Budh Nagar district. The tragedy, which…
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Air Marshal Umesh Urges Atmanirbharta at BRD
Air Marshal Yalla Umesh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, visited Base Repair Depot (BRD) Tughlakabad on 4 December 2025 to review the depot’s operations, innovations and indigenisation efforts. The visit underscored the Indian Air Force’s push towards reducing import dependence and strengthening domestic maintenance capabilities under the banner of Atmanirbharta….
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Indian Navy: Charting Aatmanirbhar Waters
The Indian Navy has taken measurable strides toward maritime self-reliance, driven by the Indian Naval Indigenisation Plan (INIP) 2015–2030, a surge in domestic shipbuilding and a marked increase in capital allocations. Recent milestones including the commissioning of advanced indigenous warships and the INS Mahe anti-submarine vessel underscore a persistent push…