New Delhi: The National Statistics Office (NSO) has taken a key preparatory step towards India’s next major socio-economic data collection exercise by organizing an All-India Workshop of Trainers (AIWOT) for the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2026 and the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2026. The one-day workshop…
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MoSPI Extends Deadline for ISI Bill 2025 Public Comments
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India, has extended the deadline for submitting public comments and suggestions on the revised draft of “The Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2025” till January 5, 2026. The extension aims to ensure wider participation and a more inclusive pre-legislative consultation process….
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DoNER Drives NER Growth via HLTFs, Digital Portal
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has stepped up regional cooperation and project facilitation by constituting eight High-Level Task Forces (HLTFs) and rolling out a digital single-window system for project appraisal and monitoring. The move, disclosed in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, is aimed at…
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Parliament Tussle: Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi Clash Over SIR
The Winter Session of Parliament on Thursday descended into a string of confrontations as Home Minister Amit Shah vigorously defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and Opposition leaders staged protests and walkouts. Debate on the 150th anniversary of the song Vande Mataram, questions over electoral reforms and…
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President Murmu Leads Human Rights Day Celebration
President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, addressed the National Human Rights Commission’s Human Rights Day celebration in New Delhi on December 10, 2025. Speaking before dignitaries, legal experts, civil society members, and representatives from across the country, she underscored that universal human rights are inalienable and form the foundation of…
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Health Minister Spurs TB-Free Rajasthan Action
New Delhi : Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda on Monday urged Members of Parliament (MPs) from Rajasthan to intensify district-level action and community mobilisation as part of India’s sustained drive to create a TB Mukt Bharat. The meeting, held during the Winter Session of Parliament,…
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Swachh Bharat Mission : 5.67 Lakh Villages Now ODF Plus
New Delhi : The Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) SBM(G) Phase II has marked a significant milestone: 5,67,873 villages have been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus up to 4 December 2025, according to state and union territory reports on the mission’s Integrated Management Information System (IMIS). The tally includes 75,892…
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PMJUGA Launched to Transform 63,843 Tribal Villages Nationwide
The Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA), launched as Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) on 2 October 2024, targets 63,843 tribal-majority villages across 549 districts and 2,911 blocks in 30 States and Union Territories. The five-year mission (FY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29) seeks to benefit over five…
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PSU MoU Enhances EMRS Infra, Digital Learning
In a move to strengthen education and infrastructure at Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), National Scheduled Tribe Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 4 December 2025 with two Central Public Sector Undertakings: Northern Coal Limited (NCL) and Oil India Limited (OIL). The signing ceremony…
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Create image Mandatory HUID for Silver Jewellery Boosts Purity Assurance
India’s silver jewellery sector is undergoing a major transformation as mandatory Hallmarking Unique Identification (HUID) comes into effect for all hallmarked silver articles. Within just three months of rollout, over 17 lakh silver items have already been laser-marked with HUID, signalling strong support from jewellers and growing trust among consumers….