The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) marked 2025 as a year of unprecedented growth and transformation, with major milestones across connectivity, digital infrastructure, citizen-centric services, and technological self-reliance. Key achievements include nationwide 5G rollout, record broadband expansion, and enhanced cybersecurity initiatives. Major Connectivity Achievements 5G services launched across all States/UTs, covering…
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Valedictory Marks 1st UAS, 25th PTP Milestone
The Air Force Test Pilots School (AFTPS) at Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE) witnessed a grand valedictory function on 19 December 2025, marking the successful graduation of the 1st Test Course for Unmanned Aerial Systems (1TC-UAS) and the 25th Production Test Pilots (PTP) Course. Air Marshal KAA Sanjeeb, VSM,…
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Cluster-Based Push for NE Handicrafts Led by Jyotiraditya Scindia
Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, participated in a high-level task force meeting on handlooms and handicrafts in Nagaland on 19 December 2025. Convened by Chief Minister Shri Neiphiu Rio, the meeting also included ministers and senior officials from Assam, Mizoram, Manipur,…
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PM Modi Assam Visit: Airport Terminal, ₹15,600 Cr Projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a two-day visit to Assam on December 20 and 21, during which he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of development projects worth around ₹15,600 crore. The visit underscores the Centre’s focus on strengthening connectivity, industrial growth, and farmer welfare in the Northeast….
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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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₹69,725 Cr Shipbuilding Package to Create 22 Lakh Jobs
The Union Government has approved a comprehensive ₹69,725 crore Shipbuilding and Ship Recycling Package aimed at transforming India into a globally competitive maritime manufacturing hub. The package adopts a four-pillar strategy focusing on domestic capacity expansion, maritime financing, shipyard development, skilling, and systemic reforms. The announcement was made by Union…
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PLI Scheme Boosts Domestic Medical Device Manufacturing
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Promoting Domestic Manufacturing of Medical Devices is steadily transforming India’s MedTech landscape, with approved projects translating into investments, employment generation and rising export potential. The government has informed Parliament that the scheme is on track and will continue until March 2027, with no…
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Bold Vision Drove India’s Energy Transformation: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal on Monday said that India’s energy sector has undergone a historic transformation over the past 11 years, driven by bold vision, honest intent and relentless execution under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing a media briefing in…
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India’s Ease of Doing Business Reforms Since 2014 Explained
India’s Ease of Doing Business landscape has undergone a structural transformation since 2014, driven by sustained policy reforms, large-scale decriminalisation of laws, and technology-led governance. The government has focused on simplifying regulatory frameworks, reducing compliance burdens and creating a predictable business environment to promote entrepreneurship and economic growth. These initiatives,…
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Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 Tabled in Lok Sabha
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday introduced the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha, marking a major step towards restructuring India’s higher education regulatory architecture. The Bill seeks to empower Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) by simplifying regulation, strengthening academic standards, and aligning India’s education…