Category: National

The Government of India has achieved a major milestone by crossing 3 crore “Lakhpati Didis”—women Self-Help Group members earning at least ₹1 lakh annually—more than a year ahead of the March 2027 target. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has now set a new goal of 6 crore Lakhpati Didis by March 2029. What is the Lakhpati Didi Initiative? The initiative is part of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Read More …

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah launched India’s first Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Public Distribution System (PDS) in Gandhinagar, marking a major step in digitising food subsidy delivery. Key Announcements The pilot has been rolled out in districts of Gujarat—Ahmedabad, Anand, Valsad, and Surat—in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India and the Government of Gujarat. How CBDC-Based PDS Works Benefits Part of Larger PDS Reforms Read More …

The Indian Navy inaugurated the MILAN Village at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam as part of its flagship multilateral naval exercise Exercise MILAN 2026. MILAN Village: An Immersive Experience Designed as an interactive cultural hub, the MILAN Village brings together naval personnel and delegates from more than 70 countries, promoting camaraderie, informal dialogue, and deeper cooperation among partner navies. The initiative highlights the Navy’s effort to combine professional engagement Read More …

In its first major decision after shifting operations to Seva Teerth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the launch of the PM RAHAT (Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment) Scheme, aimed at ensuring immediate and affordable medical care for road accident victims across India. Key Features of PM RAHAT Scheme Technology-Driven Implementation The scheme will operate through integration of: This digital linkage enables seamless coordination from accident reporting to hospital Read More …

he Department of Posts released a set of 8 commemorative postage stamps titled “Puppets of India” at the India Habitat Centre to celebrate India’s rich puppetry heritage. Key Highlights Puppetry Traditions Featured on Stamps Puppetry Form State Kathputli Rajasthan Yakshagana Sutrada Gombeyatta Karnataka Daanger Putul West Bengal Kathi Kundhei Odisha Benir Putul West Bengal Pavakathakali Kerala Ravanachhaya Odisha Tolu Bommalatta Andhra Pradesh Each stamp highlights distinctive costumes, techniques, and regional Read More …

A new study published in the Journal of Climate sheds light on the causes of “break periods” in the South West Monsoon (SWM), which provides over 75% of India’s annual rainfall between June and September. What Are Monsoon Breaks? Break periods are phases during the SWM when rainfall sharply decreases across most of India while precipitation increases along the Himalayan foothills and Northeast. These breaks typically last from a few Read More …

The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0) with a corpus of ₹10,000 crore to mobilise venture capital for India’s growing startup ecosystem. The scheme, launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry under the Startup India initiative, aims to strengthen funding support for innovation-driven enterprises. Building on Startup India’s Growth Since the launch of Startup India in 2016, India’s startup Read More …

The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to convert the historic North Block and South Block into part of the proposed “Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum,” signalling a major shift in the administrative and symbolic landscape of the national capital. The decision follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicating the new Prime Minister’s Office—named Seva Teerth—to the nation on February 13, 2026. End of an Administrative Era With the transition, Cabinet Read More …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Northeast’s first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on the Moran Bypass in Dibrugarh district, marking a major boost to India’s strategic and civil defence infrastructure. First-of-its-Kind Facility in Northeast The ELF has been designed and constructed in coordination with the Indian Air Force to support landing and take-off of military and civil aircraft during emergencies. The 4.2-km highway stretch, normally used by heavy vehicles, has Read More …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a series of key infrastructure projects in Assam, including the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu over the Brahmaputra River and the Northeast’s first Emergency Landing Facility on a national highway in Dibrugarh district. Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu Opens to Public The Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu is a 2.86-km-long, six-lane extradosed Prestressed Concrete bridge built at an estimated cost of ₹3,030 crore. It connects Guwahati with North Read More …

IndiaAI, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with All India Society for Electronics and Computer Technology (AISECT), has launched Kaushal Rath—a mobile Artificial Intelligence awareness initiative under the National AI Literacy Programme “Yuva AI for All.” Bringing AI Education to Underserved Regions The initiative aims to expand access to foundational AI education and bridge the digital divide by reaching students, youth, educators and learners in Read More …

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved capital acquisition proposals worth nearly ₹3.60 lakh crore to enhance the operational capabilities of India’s Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defence said. The approvals were granted through Acceptance of Necessity (AoN), the first step in the defence procurement process. Major Boost for Indian Air Force The DAC cleared procurement of Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), combat missiles and Air-Ship Based High Altitude Pseudo Satellite Read More …

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 10 informed the J&K Legislative Assembly that his government is working with the Centre to revive two projects that had been put into abeyance following objections from Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). One of the key projects under consideration is the Tulbul Navigation Project (TNP). Also known as the Wular Barrage, the Tulbul Navigation Project was first conceived in Read More …