Government Of India

Urgent need to support Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said there is an urgent need to actively support the Centre's ambitious Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan by encouraging indigenous production, strengthening local supply chains and promoting domestic industry. Addressing a group of Indian Defence Accounts Service officers, who had called on the president at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here, she urged them to learn the new skills and use tools such as artificial intelligence-driven financial analytics to support evidence-based decisions and analytics for efficient fund utilisation. "As young officers, many of you will be dealing with high-value and strategically significant proposals early in your careers. This is both a privilege and a responsibility. You are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity," the president said. Fairness, transparency, and accountability must guide every decision you make, she said. "You should remember that trust is the foundation of public service and it should be

CBSE to introduce Orientation Programme on Hub and Spoke School Model

The CBSE has announced an orientation programme on its Hub and Spoke School Model on December 26, 2025, to promote collaborative learning and effective resource sharing among affiliated schools

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 sees massive response with 36 lakh registrations

As of Monday, over 36 lakh candidates, including 2.64 lakh teachers and 36,821 parents, have registered for Pariksha Pe Charcha. Know the steps to apply for PPC 2026 at innovateindia1.mygov.in

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 registration begins: How students can apply online

The 9th Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) has been announced by the Ministry of Education. Online registration for participation is now open, and entries must be submitted by January 11, 2026

Centre boosts security & development in LWE-affected regions: Nityanand Rai

Highlighting steps toward inclusive development, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said 46 ITIs & 49 Skill Development Centres have been established to enhance livelihood opportunities

NBEMS FMGE December 2025: Admit Card date out, correction window begins

The correction window for FMGE applications has been extended by NBEMS until December 11 on the official website, natboard.edu.in. Candidates must give their password and user ID to log in

Haryana CET Result 2025 Group C posts out at hssc.gov.in, steps to check

The HSSC has released the CET 2025 Group C results. Candidates to check and download their scorecards online. Applicants can log in using their registration details to access their marks and status

APPSC exam calendar 2026 released at psc.ap.gov.in; check all details here

The APPSC has released the APPSC Exam Calendar 2026 for 21 exams to be held from January 27 to 31, 2026, and from February 9 to 13, 2026. Check the exam schedule and download it online

Indian govt, ADB sign $800 mn loan pacts for key projects in three states

The government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed agreements for three loans worth over USD 800 million for projects in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Accordingly, the loan agreements for the Maharashtra Power Distribution Enhancement Programme for Agricultural Solarization (USD 500 million), Indore Metro Rail Project (27,147,200,000 yen, equivalent to USD 190.6 million), and Gujarat Skills Development Programme (USD 109.97 million) were signed, a finance ministry statement said on Saturday. In addition, a Technical Assistance (TA) grant of USD 1 million was also signed to provide implementation support for the upcoming Sustainable Wetland and Integrated Fisheries Transformation (SWIFT) Project in Assam, designed to enhance the state's wetland ecosystems and fisheries. The Maharashtra project aims to modernise rural power infrastructure, promote distributed renewable energy generation, and improve agricultural productivity by providing farmers with ..

How to fill and submit SIR form online: Step-by-step complete voter guide

The Election Commission of India (ECI) oversees the online SIR system. Voters must log in through the Voters' Service Portal and use the "Fill Enumeration Form" option to access the form

PM Kisan 21st instalment: How farmers can do eKYC to get Rs 2000

Farmers must finish the eKYC process to get the 21st instalment of the PM Kisan scheme. The PM Kisan portal and Kisan-eMitra offer help in regional languages to get Rs 2,000

AI to enter classrooms: CBSE prepares draft curriculum, NCERT to review

CBSE drafted the AI curriculum for class 3 onwards with a plan to integrate AI into school education. The finalisation will be approved by NCERT. The step has been taken for 'AI for Public Good'

PM Kisan Yojana 21st instalment: All you need to know on 'excluded' farmers

The PM Kisan Yojana's 21st instalment date is near. Eligible farmers must ensure their e-KYC is done to get payments via Direct Benefit Transfer of ₹2,000 to every farmer in each cycle

Aadhaar Card update: All you need to know about 3 big changes from Nov 1

UIDAI rolled out three new rules to make Aadhaar updates faster, simpler and fully digital from November 1. Citizens can update details online, complete KYC digitally, and access new fee structures

Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025: Registration details, theme, dates, and more

The registration process for Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 will close today, Oct 6. The schools can submit entries from October 14 to 31, 2025. The ministry will declare the winners' list in Dec 2025

Rajesh Agrawal takes charge as commerce secretary from October 1

Rajesh Agrawal, a 1994-batch IAS officer from the Manipur cadre, takes over as commerce secretary from October 1, succeeding Sunil Barthwal as India advances major trade negotiations

UPSC NDA NA 2 Results 2025 announced; details at upsc.gov.in and more

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the NDA NA 2 Result 2025. Candidates can download their National Defence Academy and Naval Academy exam results at upsc.gov.in

Government extends CDS Gen Anil Chauhan's tenure by 8 months till May 2026

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan's tenure has been extended up to May next year, the government said on Wednesday. Gen Chauhan's current stint as the top military officer is scheduled to end on September 30. The defence ministry said the government has approved the extension of service of Gen Chauhan as Chief of Defence Staff and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, up to May 30 next year or until further orders, whichever is earlier. He has been serving as the Chief of Defence Staff since September 30, 2022.

150 Puja special trains from Sept 21 to Nov 30 to handle passenger rush

The Railway Board has issued notifications regarding the operation of 150 Puja special trains from September 21 to November 30, which will make a total of 2,024 trips to handle the extra rush of passengers. Railway officials said that under the Puja special train series, South Central Railway will run the maximum number of 48 trains, completing 684 trips. "These trains will be operated mainly from major stations like Hyderabad, Secunderabad and Vijayawada," a press note from the Railways said. "East Central Railway has notified 14 trains which will pass through major stations of Bihar like Patna, Gaya, Darbhanga and Muzaffarpur and will make a total of 588 trips." Officials said that Eastern Railway zone, which is among the busiest routes, will run 24 special trains from crowded stations like Kolkata, Sealdah and Howrah, managing 198 trips. "While Western Railway has announced 24 special trains from cities like Mumbai, Surat, Vadodara to operate 204 trips, Southern Railway has als

Food Ministry raises gunny bag usage charges by 40% to ₹10.22 per bag

The Centre on Friday increased usage charges for gunny bags by 40 per cent to Rs 10.22 per used bag, a move aimed at providing financial relief to States and Union Territories as well as improving procurement operations. In an official statement, Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said, the "Government of India has increased usage charges for gunny bags by nearly 40 per cent, bringing financial relief to State Governments and Union Territories in the country." The decision is aimed at ensuring smooth procurement operations and supporting sustainable packaging practices, he said, adding that the Centre-State cooperation would also improve in foodgrain procurement and distribution. The Centre received requests from various states and UTs for the revision. The Department of Food and Public Distribution, under the Food and Consumer Affairs, constituted a committee to look into this issue. The committee comprised members from State Governments/UTs and the Food ...