Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, highlighted in Parliament that Maharashtra has achieved near 100% 4G network saturation. The state is now rapidly progressing towards full digital connectivity, with significant deployment of 4G and 5G infrastructure improving both urban and rural telecom…
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DPIIT Unveils Digital Sponsorship Module for e-B4 Visa
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has launched an online digital module allowing Indian companies to generate sponsorship letters for foreign professionals under the e-Production Investment Business Visa (e-B4 Visa). The initiative, launched on 29th November 2025, is part…
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Vande Bharat Express Carries 7.5 Crore Passengers Since 2019
New Delhi: The Vande Bharat Express has emerged as a symbol of India’s modern railway transformation, carrying more than 7.5 crore passengers since its launch in February 2019. With 164 services now operational across the country, the semi-high-speed train has redefined long-distance and intercity travel by offering faster, safer, and…
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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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ONDC Builds Fair & Inclusive Digital Commerce
The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is reshaping India’s e-commerce landscape by creating an open, non-discriminatory and interoperable digital marketplace that ensures equal opportunities for sellers of all sizes. Unlike conventional e-commerce platforms that operate as closed ecosystems, ONDC allows sellers and buyers to interact seamlessly across multiple platforms…
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31.69 Lakh Defence Pensioners Onboarded on SPARSH Platform
India’s defence pension delivery system has undergone a landmark transformation with the successful onboarding of 31.69 lakh defence pensioners on SPARSH, the country’s first fully end-to-end digital pension platform. Designed under the Digital India initiative, SPARSH has replaced a fragmented, paper-heavy legacy system with a unified, transparent, and pensioner-centric digital…
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Local Cuisine on Vande Bharat, Railways Clean IRCTC
Indian Railways is set to significantly enhance passenger experience by introducing regional and local cuisine in Vande Bharat trains, a move that celebrates India’s rich culinary diversity while making rail journeys more memorable. Alongside this passenger-centric initiative, the Railways has also reported major success in cracking down on fake IRCTC…
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Scindia Inspires Gramin Dak Sevaks at Kolhapur Sammelan
Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on Friday addressed and inspired a massive gathering of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) at the Gramin Dak Sevak Sammelan held in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Around 6,000 GDS from across Goa and the Pune Region participated in the…
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India’s Cybersecurity Model Highlighted by CERT-In
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), hosted a high-level cybersecurity familiarisation visit for foreign journalists from Europe, America and Central Asia. The interaction, held in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), aimed to provide a comprehensive overview…
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CBDT Launches Data-Driven NUDGE to Curb Bogus Tax Deductions
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has intensified its crackdown on bogus claims of deductions and exemptions under the Income Tax Act by adopting a robust, data-driven compliance strategy. As part of this initiative, the tax authority has launched a targeted taxpayer-friendly ‘NUDGE’ campaign to encourage voluntary correction of…