The Department of Posts (DoP) and BSE on Friday signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enable India Post to distribute mutual funds through its nationwide postal network. The partnership, inked in New Delhi, pairs India Post’s last-mile reach with BSE’s StAR MF distribution platform to expand investment access…
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PMFME Scheme Powers Micro Food Units Nationwide
The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme has recorded strong traction across India, the government told Parliament on Friday. The programme aimed at formalising micro food processors, strengthening market access and improving competitiveness has sanctioned 1,62,744 loans under its credit-linked subsidy component and approved seed capital…
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Over 2 Crore Youth Join MY Bharat Portal for Nation-Building
The MY Bharat portal has reached a remarkable milestone with over 2.05 crore youth registrations as of 26th November 2025. Launched under the Department of Youth Affairs, this platform aims to empower young Indians through digital access, skill development, and nation-building opportunities. The portal can be accessed at https://mybharat.gov.in/. In…
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MeitY Launches e-Toys Lab for Local Toy Makers
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with C-DAC, Indian Toy Industries, and LEGO Group, inaugurated the e-Toys Lab at C-DAC Noida during the convocation ceremony of the 2nd batch of young engineers trained under the Electronic Toys Project. The initiative aims to strengthen India’s indigenous electronic…
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Digital India Pavilion Highlights E-Gov at IITF 2025
The Digital India Pavilion at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) opened with a strong message of India’s rapid technological progress. Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Jitin Prasada, inaugurated the pavilion on 14 November 2025 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Designed to showcase the country’s…
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Governor of Sikkim Meets PM Modi in New Delhi
New Delhi, November 4: The Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur, met Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi today. The meeting underscored the Centre’s continued commitment to supporting Sikkim’s growth and strengthening the cooperative federal structure of India. Focus on Development and Federal Cooperation The meeting is…
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Dr. Mandaviya Leads India at Doha Social Development Summit
Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, will lead the Indian delegation to the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD-2) in Doha, Qatar, from November 4–6, 2025. The visit reaffirms India’s dedication to inclusive and equitable growth, aligned with the vision of…
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Honouring Tribal Legacy: Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh
India is witnessing a wave of cultural pride and community participation as nationwide celebrations mark Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada (1–15 November 2025). The event commemorates the 150th Birth Anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, fondly known as ‘Dharti Aaba’, who symbolizes the courage and unity of India’s tribal communities. Under the…
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Harnessing Statistical Models for Inclusive Growth
The National Statistics Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), has introduced a groundbreaking study titled “Model-based District-level Estimates based on the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022–23 for Uttar Pradesh.” This initiative seeks to bridge critical data gaps in district-level planning by using advanced statistical…
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GST Boosts Karnataka: From Coffee Farms to Tech Hubs
Karnataka’s economy-rooted in coffee estates, coastal fisheries and artisanal craft clusters, yet propelled by Bengaluru’s tech ecosystem- stands to gain materially from the recent GST rationalisation. Targeted rate cuts across agriculture, fisheries, textiles, handicrafts, industrial inputs and high-tech goods are expected to lower prices, improve margins and spur jobs across…