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…
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President Murmu Inaugurates Key Development Projects in Odisha
President of India Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for a wide range of developmental projects in Rairangpur, Odisha, giving a significant boost to education, healthcare, cultural infrastructure and tribal welfare in the region. The projects are expected to accelerate socio-economic growth in Mayurbhanj district, one of…
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PM Modi Highlights Tripura’s Growth Through ‘Vikas bhi, Virasat bhi’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted Tripura’s accelerating development journey, stating that the state has gained remarkable momentum by embracing the guiding principle of ‘Vikas bhi, Virasat bhi’ development alongside preservation of heritage. Sharing his views on social media, the Prime Minister said the northeastern state is witnessing steady…
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Government Secures Timely Seeds & Fertilizers for Farmers
The Government of India has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the timely availability of quality seeds and fertilizers for farmers across the country, a critical requirement for sustaining agricultural productivity and farmer incomes. The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) has adopted a multi-layered strategy involving close coordination with…
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Rabi Crop Coverage Reaches 676.84 Lakh Ha
India’s rabi sowing season has registered steady and encouraging progress in the ongoing 2025-26 agricultural year, with total crop coverage reaching 676.84 lakh hectares as of January 30, 2026. This marks a net increase of 15.88 lakh hectares compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, reflecting improved planting…
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Haryana CM Nayab Saini Meets PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi
Haryana Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini on Monday met Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi, marking an important interaction between the state leadership and the Centre. The meeting, held in the national capital, focused on issues of governance, development priorities, and strengthening Centre–State coordination in Haryana. The…
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Adampur Airport Renamed After Guru Ravidass: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the renaming of Punjab’s Adampur Airport as Shri Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji Airport, calling the decision a fitting tribute to the timeless ideals of Sant Shri Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji. The announcement was made on the auspicious occasion of Sant Ravidass Jayanti, a…