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Health Ministry Grants Lifetime Validity to FSSAI Licences, Ends Dual Licensing for Street Food Vendors

Health Ministry Grants Lifetime Validity to FSSAI Licences, Ends Dual Licensing for Street Food Vendors

In a major reform aimed at improving the ease of doing business in India, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has approved perpetual validity for registrations and licences issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). This change means food businesses will no longer need to renew their licences repeatedly. The …

José Antonio Kast Rist Takes Oath as President of Chile

José Antonio Kast Rist Takes Oath as the President of Chile

José Antonio Kast has officially taken office as the new President of Chile, marking a major political shift in the country. His victory represents one of the strongest moves toward conservative leadership in Chile in recent decades. In his first speech after taking oath, Kast promised strict action on crime, economic reforms, and stronger border …

Government Launched National Initiative “Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat” to End Child Marriage

Government Launched National Initiative “Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat” to End Child Marriage

Child marriage is a serious social issue in India, affecting the rights, health, and education of children, especially girls. The Government of India has taken strong steps to prevent child marriage and protect children through laws, campaigns, and awareness programs. These efforts aim to create a child-marriage-free India and empower young girls to live safe …

PM Narendra Modi Launches ₹526 Crore Assam Waterways Projects, Dedicates Elevated Port Corridor in Guwahati

PM Narendra Modi Launches ₹526 Crore Assam Waterways Projects, Dedicates Elevated Port Corridor in Guwahati

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently dedicated a modern elevated road corridor connecting Pandu Port to National Highway-27 and laid the foundation for several key inland waterway projects. These initiatives aim to boost tourism, trade, and employment in Assam while strengthening the Brahmaputra River (NW-2) as a major transport and economic corridor. Four Major Projects Worth …

Union Jal Shakti Minister Introduces Sujal Gaon ID for Digital Mapping of Rural Water Supply Schemes

Union Jal Shakti Minister Introduces Sujal Gaon ID for Digital Mapping of Rural Water Supply Schemes

The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti is taking big steps under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 to provide safe drinking water to every rural household in India. With the government extending the mission till December 2028 and increasing the financial outlay, JJM 2.0 focuses on digital reforms, quality infrastructure, community participation, and long-term sustainability. Key …

MoHUA Hosts ‘AMRUT Mitra Mahotsav’ Honouring Women SHGs Driving Urban Water Management under AMRUT 2.0

MoHUA Hosts ‘AMRUT Mitra Mahotsav’ Honouring Women SHGs Driving Urban Water Management under AMRUT 2.0

The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) hosted the AMRUT Mitra Mahotsav 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, celebrating the remarkable contribution of women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) – known as AMRUT Mitras – in improving urban water services under AMRUT 2.0. Over 1,000 women and 300 officials from 30 States and Union Territories participated …

Union Minister Chirag Paswan Unveils PMFME Incubation Centre at Tezpur University, Assam

Union Minister Chirag Paswan Unveils PMFME Incubation Centre at Tezpur University, Assam

The Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Chirag Paswan, inaugurated a modern Common Incubation Centre at Tezpur University in Sonitpur district on 13 March 2026. The centre has been set up with full financial support from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PMFME). This …

Yoga Mahotsav 2026 Begins 100-Day Countdown to 12th International Day of Yoga

Yoga Mahotsav 2026 Begins 100-Day Countdown to 12th International Day of Yoga

Yoga has become one of the most recognised wellness practices across the world. It promotes physical health, mental peace, and a balanced lifestyle. To celebrate this growing global movement, the Government of India launched Yoga Mahotsav–2026 in New Delhi. The event marks the beginning of the 100-day countdown to the 12th International Day of Yoga, …

Fitch Raises India’s FY26 GDP Growth Forecast to 7.5% on Strong Domestic Demand

Fitch Raises India’s FY26 GDP Growth Forecast to 7.5% on Strong Domestic Demand

Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has increased India’s GDP growth forecast for the financial year 2025–26 (FY26) to 7.5%, citing strong domestic demand as the main driver of economic expansion. The revised projection reflects confidence in India’s economic resilience despite global uncertainties. Earlier, Fitch had estimated India’s growth at 7.4%, but the latest outlook …

Rashtrapati Bhavan Hosts ‘Purple Fest’ to Honour the Talent and Achievements of Divyangjan

Rashtrapati Bhavan Hosts ‘Purple Fest’ to Honour the Talent and Achievements of Divyangjan

A special celebration called Purple Fest was organised at Rashtrapati Bhavan on March 13, 2026 to recognise the talent, achievements, and dreams of Divyangjan (persons with disabilities). The event aimed to promote inclusion, respect, and awareness about the abilities of Divyangjan. Thousands of participants joined the celebration and enjoyed various activities designed especially for them. …

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