Union Minister Kiren Rijiju inaugurated a new project at the University of Mumbai, aimed at preserving India’s rich linguistic heritage. The Centre of Excellence in Heritage Languages & Cultural Studies will focus on research, digitisation of manuscripts, and the promotion of ancient languages and traditions.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Purnea, Bihar, to launch significant development projects. These initiatives, valued at approximately ₹40,000 crore, aim to transform the region’s infrastructure, connect it to major cities, and empower its citizens. Key announcements included a new airport terminal, multiple rail lines, a major power project, the establishment of the National Makhana Board, and a firm commitment to address illegal infiltration.
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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan hailed the new GST reforms as a “boon for farmers,” citing reduced taxes on tractors, dairy products, fertilisers, and farm equipment. The changes are expected to lower costs, raise profits, and strengthen the rural economy.
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has conducted the maiden flight-tests of its new Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS). This multi-layered system, which includes indigenous missiles and a laser-based Directed Energy Weapon, successfully engaged and destroyed multiple aerial targets, showcasing a major leap in India’s defensive capabilities.
The Khadi and village industries sector has achieved impressive growth in 2024-25, according to the Ministry of MSME. Employment generation within the sector has also followed a similar upward trajectory. The total number of jobs created reached 1.94 crore in 2024-25, compared to 1.30 crore in 2013-14. The continued rise in both sales and employment…
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced on Friday that road infrastructure projects worth Rs 3 lakh crore will be completed in Kerala during his tenure, including Rs 50,000 crore in upcoming initiatives. Speaking virtually at the Invest Kerala Global Summit (IKGS), Gadkari highlighted the crucial role of the road sector in…
The relaunch of The Manager (Global Edition), one of UK’s oldest management magazines, has sparked renewed discussions on reshaping political governance, business, and the economy. Held in India and London simultaneously on the occasion of announcement of “Manager Awards,” the event focused on the urgent need to respond to fast-paced workforce transformation, digital governance, and…
India’s renewable energy (RE) sector is poised to receive investments amounting to USD 386.30 billion by 2030, as leading RE companies commit to expansive growth plans at RE-Invest 2024. These investments aim to help India achieve its ambitious goal of installing 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by the end of the decade. According to…
Guwahati: The Airports Authority of India, Regional Headquarters – North Eastern Region (AAI-RHQ-NER), commemorated the 78th Independence Day with a vibrant celebration that embodied the spirit of patriotism and highlighted the region’s remarkable progress. M. Raja Kishore, the newly appointed Regional Executive Director (RED) for the North Eastern Region (NER), ceremonially hoisted the National Flag…
