Mumbai: A two-day training programme aimed at strengthening preparedness and operational efficiency of State Haj Inspectors (SHIs) commenced at Haj House, Mumbai, on Friday, ahead of the upcoming Haj season in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The programme, scheduled for January 24 and 25, has been designed to comprehensively equip…
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National Workshop in Kochi to Revamp MPLADS Guidelines, eSAKSHI
In a significant step towards strengthening transparency, accountability and digital governance in public welfare schemes, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Friday organised a national-level Brainstorming Workshop for the revision of the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) Guidelines and enhancement of the eSAKSHI Portal….
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Election Commission Launches ECINET at IICDEM 2026
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday launched ECINET, a comprehensive one-stop digital platform for election-related information and services, at the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 in New Delhi. The launch marks a significant milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen electoral transparency, efficiency and…
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Harivansh Urges Parliament–State Synergy for AI Use
Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivansh, on Tuesday made a strong case for close coordination between Parliament and State Legislatures to ensure the responsible and effective adoption of Artificial Intelligence in legislative functioning. Addressing the plenary session of the 86th All India Presiding Officers Conference (AIPOC) in Lucknow,…
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Consumer Affairs Pushes Faster Justice Digitally
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, organised a Regional Workshop on Consumer Protection in Patna on 13 January 2026. Officials from Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha participated to discuss measures for faster grievance redressal, improved order compliance, and tackling challenges in digital markets, including dark patterns and…
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G-RAM-G Mission Rooted in Evidence, Not Assumptions: Jitendra Singh
The Viksit Bharat Energy for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Gramin), popularly known as G-RAM-G, is firmly grounded in evidence, experience and ground realities rather than assumptions or apprehensions, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday. Addressing a press briefing in New Delhi, the Minister emphasised…
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Aadhaar Gets a Friendly Face as UIDAI Launches Mascot ‘Udai’
New Delhi: In a significant step towards making Aadhaar services more accessible and citizen-friendly, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Thursday unveiled its official Aadhaar mascot named Udai (उदय). The newly launched mascot will serve as a resident-facing communication companion, helping people better understand Aadhaar-related services in a…
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Uttar Pradesh Tops Deregulation 1.0 Rankings in Business Reforms
Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the top-performing state in India’s Deregulation 1.0 exercise, securing the first rank nationwide for comprehensive business reforms aimed at simplifying regulations, improving transparency, and attracting investments. The rankings, released by the central government, assess states on the implementation of 23 key reform priorities spanning land,…
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SAMPANN: Digital Pension Reform for Telecom Retirees
SAMPANN (System for Accounting and Management of Pension) has emerged as a major digital reform in pension administration for retired employees of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Designed as an integrated online platform, SAMPANN enables seamless processing, sanctioning, and direct disbursement of pensions into beneficiaries’ bank accounts. Single Digital Platform…
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NeSDA Way Forward Report: 23,934 E-Services Across States
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) has released the 31st edition of the NeSDA Way Forward Monthly Report for States and Union Territories, offering a comprehensive snapshot of India’s progress in digital governance. Covering November 2025, the report underscores the steady expansion of electronic service delivery and…