In a strategic move to enhance India’s energy security and economic growth, the Ministry of Coal has executed Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements (CMDPAs) with Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for three commercial coal blocks Dhulia North, Mandakini B, and Pirpainti Barahat. These blocks were awarded under the 13th round…
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NITI Aayog Releases Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024
NITI Aayog on Tuesday released the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, offering a comprehensive assessment of export readiness across India’s States and Union Territories. The index highlights the critical role of subnational economies in driving India’s global trade ambitions and achieving the target of USD 1 trillion in merchandise exports…
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PM Modi Highlights Global Reach of Pongal at Delhi Celebration
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the Pongal celebrations in New Delhi, describing the harvest festival as a global cultural celebration and reaffirming that Tamil culture is a shared heritage of the entire nation. Extending warm greetings in Tamil, the Prime Minister said Pongal is now celebrated with…
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National Drive for Rural Entrepreneurship Launched
In a major push to strengthen rural livelihoods and promote women-led enterprises, the Ministry of Rural Development has launched a nationwide “National Campaign on Entrepreneurship” under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). The campaign aims to create a strong ecosystem for non-farm rural enterprises and accelerate…
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India’s Project-75I: Submarines Shift China-Pak Game
India’s decision to move decisively ahead with Project-75I marks a defining moment in the country’s maritime security strategy. The ₹72,000-crore ($8 billion) programme to build six next-generation conventional submarines reflects New Delhi’s intent to counter rising undersea challenges from both Pakistan and China while strengthening indigenous defence manufacturing.As German Chancellor…
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Budget 2026: Mining Policy Targets Silver, Copper
The Union Budget for 2026–27 is expected to introduce a dedicated mining policy aimed at reducing India’s dependence on imported metals and boosting domestic production of silver, copper and zinc. People familiar with policy discussions say the move is intended to support the government’s broader manufacturing push at a time…
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India’s Deep-Tech Leap: DST NIDHI CoE at IIM-A
India’s ambition to emerge as a global deep-tech powerhouse received a major institutional boost on Monday with the inauguration of the DST–NIDHI Centre of Excellence (CoE) at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. The ₹40 crore initiative, funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), was dedicated to the…
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PM Modi Launches Metro Phase 2, Gujarat Gets Boost
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated Phase 2 of the Ahmedabad Metro, marking a significant milestone in Gujarat’s urban transport infrastructure. The Prime Minister flagged off metro services from the Mahatma Mandir Metro Station in Gandhinagar, strengthening seamless connectivity between Ahmedabad and the state capital region. The inauguration of…
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PM Modi Calls Saurashtra-Kutch India’s Growth Anchor at VG Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday delivered a strong pitch for investment in Gujarat’s Saurashtra and Kutch regions, describing them as emerging anchor regions of India’s growth amid global uncertainty. Addressing the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot, the Prime Minister said India is entering a decisive decade powered by…
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Jyotiraditya Scindia Inaugurates 6 Modern Post Offices in MP
Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Sunday inaugurated six renovated and modernised post offices across Madhya Pradesh, reinforcing the Centre’s push to strengthen public service delivery and upgrade postal infrastructure. During the visit, the Minister also announced the establishment of a ₹111-crore…