On 6th and 7th January 2026, Shri V. L. Kantha Rao, Secretary of the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), Ministry of Jal Shakti, conducted an extensive two-day review of the Farakka Barrage Project (FBP) and its key components. The review focused on…
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Namotsav Ahmedabad: Musical Tribute to PM Modi’s Journey
Ahmedabad witnessed a spectacular cultural evening as Namotsav, a grand musical multimedia production, celebrated the life, leadership, and vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Organised by Sanskardham, the three-day programme drew a houseful audience and combined music, dance, narration, and advanced multimedia to highlight the journey of one of…
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PM Modi Greets Assam on Asom Diwas, Reaffirms Cultural Revival
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the people of Assam on Asom Diwas, praising the state’s cultural heritage and reiterating the Centre’s commitment to realise the vision of Swargadeo Chaolung Sukapha. In a message posted on X on December 2, 2025, the Prime Minister highlighted collaborative development efforts…
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PM Modi Greets Nagaland on Statehood Day, Hails Naga Culture
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Nagaland on the occasion of their Statehood Day on 1 December 2025. In his message, the Prime Minister highlighted the rich cultural heritage and admirable values of the Naga community, noting their contributions across multiple fields and their enduring…
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SportEdge Meerut: Jayant Chaudhary Launches Sports Hub
Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary on 29 November 2025 launched SportEdge Meerut, a flagship programme to transform Meerut into a nationally and internationally competitive sports manufacturing and entrepreneurship cluster. The initiative aims to upgrade skills, modernise manufacturing, expand market access and empower women-led nano-enterprises across the region. Partnership model and…
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Code on Wages 2019: Protecting Workers, Powering Growth
The Code on Wages, 2019 is a landmark consolidation of India’s wage laws designed to strengthen worker protections, reduce ambiguity for employers and promote equitable growth. By merging four earlier statutes—the Payment of Wages Act (1936), the Minimum Wages Act (1948), the Payment of Bonus Act (1965) and the Equal…
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₹3,000 Cr IWAI MoUs to Transform Northeast Waterways
The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth about ₹3,000 crore at India Maritime Week 2025, securing agreements to expand export corridors, launch a ₹1,000-crore Brahmaputra Water Metro, build river lighthouses and terminals, and boost cruise and logistics investments across the Northeast. The package aims…
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India’s 10-Year Fight Against Naxalism Shows Results
India’s decade-long campaign against Naxalism has achieved unprecedented success, combining security, development, and rehabilitation. From 2014 to 2024, violent incidents dropped by 53%, affected districts reduced from 126 to 18, and civilian and security personnel deaths fell drastically, reflecting restored governance in former conflict zones. Decline in Naxal Violence Coordinated…
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WCD Ministry Honoured for PMJANMAN Excellence
New Delhi: The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has been awarded for its outstanding contribution to the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PMJANMAN), a flagship initiative aimed at uplifting India’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu during the National…
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India, Mongolia Deepen Bonds on Dharma & Development
The President of Mongolia, H.E. Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, was warmly received by Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla at Makar Dwar, Parliament House, Delhi, today. The visit marked a milestone in India-Mongolia relations, emphasizing shared values of democracy, dharma, and development (3D). Strengthening 70 Years of Diplomatic Relations During bilateral discussions,…