Month: December 2025

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed joy and pride at the inclusion of Deepavali in the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List.   Responding to a post by UNESCO handle on X, Shri Modi said:   “People in India and around the world are thrilled.   For us, Deepavali is very closely linked to our culture and ethos. It is the soul of our civilisation. It personifies illumination and righteousness. The addition of Deepavali to the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List will contribute to the festival’s global popularity even further.   May…

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The Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned 25 road projects measuring 65.38 km length under the Road Connectivity component of PM-JANMAN, with an estimated investment of Rs. 68.67 crore for Tripura. This landmark initiative will: Provide all-weather road connectivity to 30 PVTG habitations in the State. Improve the socio-economic condition of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) living in the State. Enhance connectivity in rural areas, bridging the gap between remote villages and urban centres. Foster economic development, trade, and commerce in the region. Improve access to essential services like…

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India Post has recently inaugurated Kerala’s inaugural Gen-Z post office extension counter at CMS College, Kottayam, signaling a strategic effort to modernize its services and engage with a younger demographic.   This initiative reflects an understanding of the evolving communication landscape, where digital platforms dominate but traditional postal services retain relevance, particularly for specific governmental and financial functions.   By establishing a presence within a college campus, India Post aims to enhance accessibility for students and staff, offering essential services while simultaneously fostering a renewed appreciation for postal services among…

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THDC India Limited (THDCIL) has commenced the Commercial Operation Date (COD) of the 3rd Unit (250 MW) of the 1000 MW Tehri Variable Speed Pumped Storage Plant (PSP), making it the largest PSP of its kind by a Central Public Sector Enterprise. Sh.Manohar Lal, Minister of Power,commenced the COD virtually from New Delhi today.   Speaking on the occasion, Sh. Manohar Lal said, “Today, I officially commenced the Commercial Operation Date (COD) process of the 3rd Unit (250 MW) of the 1000 MW Variable Speed Pumped Storage Plant (PSP) at…

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In a significant boost to pilgrimage tourism and regional connectivity, Union Minister Shri V. Somanna  flagged off the inaugural run of the new Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express from Tirupati railway station. The new train service establishes a direct and long-awaited rail link between two of India’s most revered spiritual destinations: Tirupati, the abode of Lord Venkateswara, and Shirdi, the home of Shri Saibaba.   The flag-off ceremony was attended by senior railway officials and local dignitaries. Speaking at the event, Union Minister emphasized the government’s focus on enhancing connectivity to facilitate…

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India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has been officially recognized by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the world’s largest real-time payment system, marking a major milestone in India’s digital payments journey. According to the IMF’s report titled “Growing Retail Digital Payments (The Value of Interoperability)”, UPI now accounts for 49% of all global real-time payment transactions.   The data is supported by ACI Worldwide’s Prime Time for Real-Time report (2024), which highlights that UPI processed approximately 129.3 billion transactions, far surpassing other leading real-time payment ecosystems, including Brazil’s Pix, Thailand’s…

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