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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Female Labour Participation Hits Yearly High in Dec 2025
The latest Monthly Bulletin of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) shows a continued upward trend in overall labour force participation for persons aged 15 years and above, reaching 56.1% in December 2025. Female labour force participation (LFPR) recorded a…
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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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NHAI Sets Four Guinness World Records on NH-544G Corridor
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), in collaboration with M/s Rajpath Infracon Private Limited, has set four Guinness World Records on the under-construction Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor (NH-544G), demonstrating engineering excellence and construction prowess. These achievements mark a landmark moment for India’s road infrastructure sector. Record-Breaking Feats On 6th January…
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SWAMIH Fund Revives Housing Sector, Protects Homebuyers
The Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing (SWAMIH) Investment Fund, launched in November 2019, has successfully protected homebuyers’ interests while reviving stalled housing projects and boosting the economy. Managed by SBI Ventures Limited, SWAMIH provides last-mile financing to distressed residential projects, easing the burden on middle-class families. Key Achievements…
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Piyush Goyal Advances India–EFTA Trade Pact in Vaduz
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, embarked on an official visit to Liechtenstein on 7 January 2026. The visit included a courtesy call on H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois von und zu Liechtenstein at Vaduz Castle, meetings with the Prime Minister H.E. Ms Brigitte Haas, Deputy Prime Minister…
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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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Centre to Allow Multiple Airports in Major Cities: Rammohan Naidu
In a significant policy shift aimed at addressing India’s rapidly growing air travel demand, the Union government will allow the operation of two or more airports in major cities. Union Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu announced that the Centre will review the long-standing restriction that bars airports within…
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Amit Shah Inaugurates ₹373 Crore Projects in Andaman & Nicobar
Union Home and Cooperation Minister, Shri Amit Shah, today inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth ₹373 crore in Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The event was attended by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai, Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Lieutenant…
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First Mountain Tunnel Success in Bullet Train Project
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project crossed a crucial construction milestone with the successful breakthrough of its first mountain tunnel in Maharashtra. Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced the achievement at Palghar district, calling it a landmark moment in…