New Delhi, Aug. 2, 2026; The second edition of Handloom Hackathon 2.0 – Weaving Innovations concluded successfully at the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi, highlighting technology-led solutions aimed at strengthening India’s handloom sector through innovation, sustainability and institutional collaboration. Organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles, the hackathon attracted more…
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New Delhi, Aug. 2, 2026 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday paid tributes to Pingali Venkayya, the freedom fighter who conceptualised the design of India’s national flag, on the occasion of his birth anniversary. In a message shared on social media, Shah described Venkayya’s contribution to the nation as immortal, saying the Tiranga…
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New Delhi, Aug. 1, 2026; Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal on Saturday inspected the Bhalswa Dumpsite to review the progress of legacy waste remediation being carried out by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The visit highlighted the Centre’s continued emphasis on the timely clearance of legacy waste and scientific management…
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New Delhi, July 29, 2026; Calling examination fraud a direct attack on the aspirations of millions of young Indians, Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament and Senior Advocate Ujjwal Nikam strongly supported the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 during a debate in the Upper House. He said the proposed law is designed…
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New Delhi, July 31, 2026; A detailed investigation into the devastating fire that claimed nine lives in Delhi’s Palam Vihar has highlighted significant shortcomings in emergency preparedness, firefighting operations and urban safety management. The findings have raised fresh concerns over the city’s ability to respond effectively to large-scale fire incidents. According to the inquiry, rescue…
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New Delhi, July 31, 2026; India Ethanol Blending is strengthening the country’s energy security while protecting food security and supporting farmers, the Central Government said while clarifying misconceptions surrounding the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme. Responding to recent allegations regarding the use of Food Corporation of India (FCI) rice and the economics of ethanol blending,…
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New Delhi, July 31, 2026; PM Modi Visit on August 1 will see Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the Bhogapuram International Airport and launch development projects worth over ₹17,900 crore in Andhra Pradesh before visiting Mysuru, Karnataka. The Prime Minister’s first stop will be Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district, where he will inaugurate the…
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New Delhi, July 30, 2026; Union Minister of Jal Shakti C. R. Paatil chaired a high-level meeting with Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to facilitate an amicable resolution of the long-standing Mahanadi Water Dispute through dialogue, technical cooperation, and the principles of cooperative federalism. Senior officials from…
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New Delhi/Gwalior/Bhopal | July 30, 2026- Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, and Chief Minister Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav, a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India, and the Department of Industrial Policy and Investment Promotion, Government of Madhya…
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Kurukshetra, July 30, 2026; The Haryana Bhagavad Gita initiative received fresh momentum on Guru Purnima as Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini reaffirmed the government’s commitment to taking the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita to every household and expanding Gita education across the state. Addressing the gathering during his visit to Gita Gyan Sansthan in Kurukshetra…
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