The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released a crucial report outlining the incorporation of new data sources, rates, and ratios for the upcoming revision of India’s National Accounts with base year 2022–23. The move marks a significant step toward enhancing the accuracy, transparency, and robustness of Gross…
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Dr Jitendra Singh Launches SUJVIKA on DBT@40
Marking the 40th Foundation Day of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Tuesday launched “SUJVIKA”, an AI-driven biotech product data portal designed to strengthen India’s biomanufacturing ecosystem. The Minister declared that biotechnology will power the next industrial revolution as India moves towards a $1 trillion…
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India-Brazil Sign Rare Earths Deal, Target $20B Trade
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Saturday announced a major push to deepen India-Brazil relations, setting an ambitious target to expand bilateral trade beyond $20 billion within the next five years. The two leaders also signed key agreements on rare earth minerals, digital…
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Change of Guard Ceremony Cancelled on February 21
New Delhi: The iconic Change of Guard Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan will not take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, owing to the scheduled State Visit of the President of Brazil, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The announcement was made through an official statement issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB),…
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Greets Nation on Mahashivratri
New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has extended warm greetings to citizens across the country on the eve of Mahashivratri, emphasizing the spiritual depth and cultural importance of the sacred festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. Festival of Faith and Inner Awakening In his message, Birla described Mahashivratri as a…
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UPSC to Open Correction Window for CSE 2026
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced that it will introduce a three-day correction window as a one-time measure for candidates who have applied for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 and the Indian Forest Service (IFoS) Examination 2026. The move aims to allow aspirants to rectify genuine errors…
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Indian Railways Clears Mega Projects to Boost Capacity, Safety
Indian Railways has approved a comprehensive set of infrastructure projects across multiple states, marking another decisive step toward easing congestion, enhancing safety, and improving the efficiency of passenger and freight operations. The approvals span Southern, Northern and South Eastern Railways and include line doubling, third and fourth lines, bypass corridors…
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UIDAI Completes 1 Crore Student Aadhaar Updates
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has achieved a major milestone by completing over one crore Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBUs) for schoolchildren across the country. The accomplishment was made possible through a focused mission-mode campaign conducted in collaboration with state education departments and district administrations, covering nearly 83,000 schools…
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10,000 FPOs Formed, 22 Lakh Women Empowered
India has achieved a major milestone in strengthening collective farming and farmer-led enterprises with the formation of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) under the Central Sector Scheme of ‘Formation and Promotion of 10,000 FPOs’. The initiative has emerged as a significant platform for empowering small and marginal farmers across the…
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Centre Signs MoU With India Post to Curb Fake Agri Inputs
In a significant step to protect Indian farmers from the menace of fake and sub-standard agricultural inputs, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Posts. The agreement establishes a standardized, faceless and fully traceable logistics system to strengthen quality…