On 6th and 7th January 2026, Shri V. L. Kantha Rao, Secretary of the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), Ministry of Jal Shakti, conducted an extensive two-day review of the Farakka Barrage Project (FBP) and its key components. The review focused on…
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₹7,280 Cr Plan Powers Rare Earth Magnet Industry
In a decisive push towards technological self-reliance, the Government of India has approved a ₹7,280 crore scheme to establish a domestic manufacturing ecosystem for Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM). The initiative aims to create an integrated production capacity of 6,000 metric tonnes per annum, significantly reducing India’s dependence on…
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India to Chair Kimberley Process from Jan 2026
New Delhi, December 25: India has been selected to assume the prestigious chairpersonship of the Kimberley Process (KP) from January 1, 2026. The Kimberley Process is a global initiative involving governments, the diamond industry, and civil society, designed to prevent the trade in “conflict diamonds”—rough diamonds used to finance armed…
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PM Modi Pays Tribute on Goa Liberation Day 2025
NEW DELHI, December 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the courage and sacrifice of India’s freedom fighters on the occasion of Goa Liberation Day, highlighting their role in shaping a defining chapter of India’s national journey. He said their spirit continues to inspire the nation as it works…
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India to Lead Global Clean Energy Transition: Jitendra Singh
NEW DELHI, December 19: Energy independence is now an economic, strategic, and geopolitical imperative, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh. Speaking at an event in Delhi, he emphasized that India’s clean energy transition aligns closely with self-reliance, global responsibility,…
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India-Netherlands Sign Defence Cooperation LoI
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met with the Foreign Minister of the Netherlands, Mr. David Van Weel, in New Delhi on December 18, 2025, to reaffirm and strengthen the growing defence partnership between India and the Netherlands. The two Ministers discussed a wide range of bilateral security and defence issues,…
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₹3.27 Cr Scholarships for 1079 Young Artists
New Delhi, December 12: The Government of India has announced that scholarships worth ₹3.27 crore have been disbursed to 1,079 young artists across different cultural fields under the Scholarship to Young Artists (SYA) scheme during the financial year 2025-26, up to October 30. Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Shri…
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ASI Reforms: More Staff, Modern Tools, Safer Sites
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has taken concrete steps to modernise field operations and strengthen site protection, the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism informed Parliament on Thursday. Over the past year, staff posted in ASI’s Excavation Branches rose from 86 to 102, while the agency expanded use of…
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ICG Ship Sarthak Makes Maiden Port Call at Suwaikh, Kuwait
Indian Coast Guard vessel ICGS Sarthak, an indigenously designed Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), arrived at Suwaikh Port on December 9 as part of its Overseas Deployment (OSD) to the Gulf. The five-day visit aims to strengthen bilateral maritime ties, conduct professional exchanges and advance cooperative efforts under India’s SAGAR vision….
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PLI Auto Scheme: 82 Applicants Approved; ₹25,938 Cr Outlay
New Delhi, December 9, 2025: The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components has approved 82 applicants as of November 30, 2025, aiming to accelerate domestic manufacturing of Advanced Automotive Technology (AAT) products. The scheme carries a budgetary outlay of ₹25,938 crore and sets an ambitious eligible…