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Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 – Global Power Sector Event

The Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 was held from 19 to 22 March at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. It emerged as one of the largest global platforms for the power...

 March 19, 2026

Integrated Programme For Senior Citizens Welfare

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment recently brought into light the Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC). This programme runs under the AtalVayoAbhyudayYojana (AVYAY) scheme. It supports...

 March 19, 2026

India’s Electricity Sector Transformation and Renewable Growth

India’s power sector has witnessed transformation by 2026. The Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, held in New Delhi, showcased India’s leadership in clean energy and sustainable power systems. The...

 March 19, 2026

Narcotics Control Bureau’s Role in Drug Prevention

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) recently celebrated its 41st Raising Day. This event brought into light more than 40 years of efforts to fight drug trafficking and substance...

 March 19, 2026

Andhra Pradesh Divyang Shakti Free Bus Travel Scheme

The Andhra Pradesh government launched the Divyang Shakti Scheme in 2026 to provide free bus travel for persons with disabilities. The scheme was inaugurated by Chief Minister N....

 March 19, 2026

Minimum Support Price For Cotton Farmers India

The Government of India recently approved ₹1,718.56 crore for Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations for the 2023–24 cotton season. This funding aims to protect cotton farmers from price...

 March 19, 2026

Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR Initiative Strengthens Maritime Security

The Indian Navy launched the second edition of the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative on 16 March 2026. This follows India taking over as chair of the...

 March 19, 2026

India’s Maritime Energy Security and Strategic Shipping

India recently received the Indian-flagged crude oil tanker Jag Laadki at Mundra Port, Gujarat. This arrival is amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The tanker carried 80,886 metric...

 March 19, 2026

Narcotics Control Bureau Marks 41st Raising Day

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) observed its 41st Raising Day, denoting more than four decades of work against drug trafficking and substance abuse in India. The occasion was...

 March 19, 2026

Kalinjar Fort Declared National Geo-Heritage Site

The hill region surrounding Kalinjar Fort in Banda has been declared a National Geo-Heritage Site by the Geological Survey of India. The recognition marks the area’s rare geological...

 March 19, 2026

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