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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DFS Reviews Performance of Public Sector Insurance Firms
New Delhi, 13 January 2026 – The Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Shri M. Nagaraju, chaired a high-level review meeting today to assess the financial and business performance of Public Sector Insurance Companies (PSICs) for FY 2024–25 and the first half of FY 2025–26. The review included…
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Sitharaman Chairs Pre-Budget Consultations with States, UTs
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, chaired the pre-budget consultation meeting with States and Union Territories (with Legislature) in New Delhi on 10 January 2026. The discussions focused on budget priorities for FY 2026-27, with a particular emphasis on capital investment schemes to support infrastructure and…
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India Boosts Fertilizer Security with 73% Domestic Supply
India marked a major milestone in agricultural self-reliance in 2025 as domestic fertilizer production met nearly 73 percent of the country’s total requirement, significantly reducing dependence on imports. The achievement reflects the steady progress of the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission and underscores the government’s sustained efforts to strengthen fertilizer security for…
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DSIR Relaxes Norms for Deep-Tech Startups on 42nd Foundation Day
In a major boost to India’s deep-tech startup ecosystem, the Government of India has announced a key relaxation in eligibility norms for recognition under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR). The announcement was made on Saturday during the 42nd Foundation Day celebrations of DSIR, marking a decisive policy…
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Intergenerational Bonds Celebrated in Madhya Pradesh
Biaora, Rajgarh (Madhya Pradesh): The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, hosted the programme “Celebration of Intergenerational Bonds” on 20 December 2025 at Progressive Heights School, Biaora. The initiative aimed to strengthen emotional, social, and cultural ties between generations while promoting active and dignified ageing. The event…
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Tripura CM Leads 3rd HLTF on NER Connectivity
Agartala, 22 Dec 2025: Chief Minister of Tripura, Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, chaired the third meeting of the High-Level Task Force (HLTF) on Infrastructure, Logistics Cost and Connectivity in the North Eastern Region (NER) today. Union Minister of MDoNER, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, along with Mizoram CM Shri Lalduhoma and…
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India Strengthens Global Indices Tracking and Methodologies
The Government of India is strengthening its statistical methodologies and global indices tracking to better monitor economic, governance, and industrial performance. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation compiles key indicators such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP), monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI), and Index of Industrial Production (IIP) following internationally…
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99% Grievance Disposal by Rural Development Dept
Focus on Good Governance and Efficiency Under the guidance of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), the Department of Rural Development (DoRD) has successfully completed the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM 5.0) held from October 2 to October 31, 2025. The campaign emphasized resolving…
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Civil Aviation Ministry Achieves Mid-Term Targets
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has made significant strides in its mid-term review under the ongoing Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 5.0, which runs from October 2 to October 31, 2025. Spearheaded by Minister Shri Rammohan Naidu, the campaign emphasizes creating a clutter-free workplace—physically, digitally, and mentally—aligned…