India has achieved a major milestone in its clean energy transition, with non-fossil fuel sources now contributing more than half of the country’s total installed power generation capacity. As on 31 October 2025, India’s total installed electricity capacity stands at 5,05,023 MW, of which 2,59,423 MW—over 51%—comes from non-fossil fuel sources, including renewable energy, hydro…
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New Delhi : To address the challenge of intermittency in renewable energy and ensure grid stability, the Government of India has undertaken a comprehensive set of policy, regulatory, demand-side and supply-side measures to accelerate the development and deployment of energy storage technologies. These initiatives focus primarily on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Pumped Storage…
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New Delhi:Akashvani (All India Radio) currently operates 591 broadcasting stations across India, significantly expanding the reach of public radio services nationwide, the Lok Sabha was informed on 17 December 2025. Out of the total stations, 230 Akashvani Kendras are equipped with studio facilities for the production and broadcasting of original programmes. The remaining 361 stations…
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New Delhi : Indian Railways is on the verge of achieving complete electrification of its broad gauge (BG) network, having electrified 99.2% of routes so far. The remaining sections are currently under progress, marking a major milestone in India’s push towards sustainable and energy-efficient transportation. Railway electrification has been taken up in mission mode, with…
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Indian Railways’ Vande Bharat Express has emerged as a game-changer in India’s rail transport ecosystem, offering faster, safer, and more comfortable journeys since its launch in February 2019. Over the past six years, the premium train service has carried more than 7.5 crore passengers, reflecting its growing popularity among travellers across the country. Currently, 164…
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New Delhi, December 14:Exemplary efforts of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government in the arena of energy efficiency and conservation has earned national recognition to the Punjab with the state bagging second Award in the State Performance Category of the National Energy Conservation Awards -2025. Punjab New and Renewable Energy Resources Minister Mr.…
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The Government of India is implementing Quality Control Orders (QCOs) in a phased manner with specific exemptions and relaxations for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to ensure that domestic production remains unaffected. These measures are being carried out through the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer…
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New Delhi, December 12, 2025:The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) released its Year-End Review 2025, showcasing comprehensive achievements in digital governance, public service delivery, grievance redressal mechanisms, and global administrative collaboration. 28th National Conference on e-Governance The year was highlighted by the successful conduct of the 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG)…
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The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amazon Seller Services Private Ltd. to enhance market access for skilled artisans registered under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme. The agreement was formalised at Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi, between the Office of the Development Commissioner (MSME) and the Amazon…
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New Delhi: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has issued a call for final comments on the revised draft of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Bill, 2025. The updated draft, published on 28 November 2025, marks the next phase in the government’s pre-legislative consultation process. The original draft of the Bill was released…
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