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India restores 21.76 million hectares of deforested land, nears 84 per cent of Bonn Challenge target
HMT revival plan likely to focus on self-reliance in new-age manufacturing for ISRO
Union Minister Shekhawat outlines roadmap for Northeast's trade and tourism boom

- Assam: Defence ministry to acquire 333.662 acres for Artillery Brigade location plan
  The Ministry of Defence will acquire land in Assam's Udalguri district to establish units of an Artillery Brigade. The expansion is linked ...
  16 Jun, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
- Northeast’s rise under PM Modi is one of India’s biggest success stories: Sarbananda Sonowal
  The Northeast region of India has transformed into a major economic growth hub; significant investments in infrastructure, digital connecti...
  15 Jun, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
- Unemployment rate hits 11-month high of 5.5% in May
  India's unemployment rate climbed to a high in May. Rural joblessness saw a significant rise, reaching a 12-month peak. Urban unemployment ...
  15 Jun, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
- Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projects
  As India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...
  15 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
- Nirmala Sitharaman flags global risks, says PM Modi Govt ensuring supply stability amid crude, Hormuz pressures
  Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India faces risks from crude prices, Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, ...
  14 Jun, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
- CAG flags shortcomings at Social Audit Unit of Assam; suggests corrective measures
  Assam's Social Audit Unit is struggling with significant operational and governance issues. A CAG report reveals its registration expired f...
  14 Jun, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
- Jharkhand: Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery, bamboo craft get GI tag
  Jharkhand's traditional crafts have achieved a significant milestone for the artisans and weavers of Jharkhand. Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk,...
  14 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
- Ministry of Information and Broadcasting releases draft rules to 'consolidate' broadcasting sector
  The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has released draft rules to bring television, radio, DTH, HITS, and IPTV services under the Te...
  13 Jun, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
- Northeast India Infrastructure Summit: Shillong to host exhibition from June 15-16; Nitin Gadkari to attend
  FINER announced the Northeast India Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition 2026 (NEIINFRA 2026) in Shillong on June 15-16, 2026. Hosted by the ...
  13 Jun, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
- India eyes global bio-energy leadership with unified push on capital, missions and SAF exports
  India is poised to become a major bio-energy exporter and bolster its energy security. Industry leaders at the India Bio-Energy Conference ...
  13 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
- Govt to host global wind day 2026 conference to push India's wind energy growth
  India will host the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference in Goa on June 15, 2026, under the theme "Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration." ...
  13 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
- Govt eyes rural credit push via flagship schemes, seeks to expand RRB customer base
  The government is enhancing rural credit by integrating the Grameen Credit Score with the JanSamarth portal for faster loan processing. Reg...
  11 Jun, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
- Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh meets Gadkari, pushes Imphal highway projects
  Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to discuss progress on the Imphal-Jiribam and Imphal-Dimapur...
  10 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan meets states for smooth shift to VB-G RAM G scheme
  Rural development minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met state counterparts to ensure the smooth rollout of a new employment guarantee program ...
  10 Jun, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
- Centre announces Rs 95,692 crore interim allocation under VB-G RAM G
  Announcing a significant investment of over Rs 95,000 crore, the Centre is launching the VB-G RAM G scheme, effectively taking the place of...
  09 Jun, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
- Despite geopolitical crisis, India's economic fundamentals and strategic partnerships will sustain growth: World Bank
  India's economy shows strong growth potential. The World Bank believes this momentum will continue. Investments in people and businesses ar...
  09 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
- Centre approves 153 lakh person-Days under MGNREGS for West Bengal; New rural employment framework to roll out from July 11
  The Centre has approved a substantial labour budget of 153 lakh person-days for West Bengal under the MGNREGS for June 2026. This initiativ...
  09 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
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