5.08 Lakh Recruitment in Indian Railways Between 2014-15 and 2024-25: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India, Feb. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Exam Candidates Cities Languages 1st Stage CBT for the post of ALP 18,40,347 156 15 CBT for the post of Technician 26,99,892 139 15 1st Stage CBT for the post of JE/DMS/CMA (7,951 vacancies) 11,01,266 146 15 CBT for the post of RPF-SI (452 vacancies) 15,35,635 143 15 CBT for the post of RPF-Constable 45,30,288 147 15 CBT for Paramedical Categories 7,08,321 143 15 1st Stage CBT for Non-Technical Popular Ca...


MEASURES BY GOVERNMENT TO MAKE AVAILABLE AFFORDABLE, QUALITY AND SPEEDY LEGAL SERVICES TO THE COMMON MAN, INCLUDING DIVYANGJANS

India, Feb. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has undertaken several measures to make available affordable, quality and speedy legal services to the common man, including Divyangjans. The Legal Services Authorities (LSA) Act, 1987 provides for free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society including Divyangjans. As per Section 12(d) of the LSA Act, 1987, a person with disability is entitled to legal services. NALSA is implementing a spec...


'Pitch Perfect Australia-India' Business Case Studies Compendium Launched at Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

India, Feb. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The India-Australia Business Case Studies Compendium, titled "Pitch Perfect Australia-India: Perfect Conditions for a $100 Billion Partnership", was launched at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi Campus, bringing together policymakers, diplomats, industry leaders, and academia to discuss the next phase of economic collaboration between the two countries. Jointly developed by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) an...


Seeds Act and Allied Regulations Empower States to Act against Spurious Seeds

India, Feb. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Registration of farmers' varieties with intellectual property protection. Recognition through Plant Genome Saviour Community Awards, Farmer Rewards and Farmer Recognitions. Financial support up to Rs.15 lakh for conservation of traditional varieties by farmers in accordance with PPVFR (utilization of National Gene Fund for conservation and sustainable use of plant Genetic Resources) Rules, 2025. To regulate seed quality and curb ...


INCLUSION OF RURAL FAMILIES IN DAY-NRLM

India, Feb. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) has mobilised 10.05 crore rural poor households into 90.90 lakh Self Help Groups (SHGs) across the country, wherein Jharkhand has mobilised 35.90 lakh rural poor households into 2.92 lakh SHGs. Deployment of Bank Sakhis at bank branches has enhanced access to Bank Credit under DAY-NRLM. The following activities are generally undertaken by Bank Sakhis: (i) Ba...


SCHEMES FOR MODERNIZATION OF POWERLOOM INDUSTRY

India, Feb. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A number of initiatives have been taken by the Government in order to ensure holistic development of the entire powerloom sector of the country including that of Bhiwandi, Ichalkaranji and Malegaon:- (i) Comprehensive Powerloom Cluster Development Scheme(CPCDS): With an aim at holistic improvement of existing (brownfield) powerloom clusters, Government extends financial support of a maximum of Rs. 50 crores for each approved Powerl...


WESTERN AIR COMMAND HOSTS HIGH-LEVEL JOINT OPERATIONS CONCLAVE: ALL DOMAIN JOINT OPERATIONS (ADJO) EXERCISE 2026 FRAMEWORK

India, Feb. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Headquarters Western Air Command successfully conducted a high-level Joint Operations Conclave on 05 and 06 February 2026 under All Domain Joint Operations (ADJO) Exercise 2026 Framework. The conclave was focussed on deepening intra-service and inter-service interactions at the operational level of warfare, with the objective of strengthening joint operational capabilities across the Indian Defence Forces in an increasingly complex ...


Beti Bachao Beti Padhao focuses on creating mindset and behavioural changes towards the girl child

India, Feb. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme was launched on 22nd January 2015 to help address Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and related issues of empowerment of girls and women over a life cycle continuum. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme has transformed from a policy initiative into a national movement by mobilizing various stakeholders, including government agencies, communities, media, civil society and the public at large. This movement ...


PANKHUDI portal is a single-window digital platform of the Ministry of Women and Child Development designed to enable structured and transparent participation of individuals, NGOs, Corporates and NRIs in women and child development initiatives

India, Feb. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The recently-launched PANKHUDI portal is a single-window digital platform of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) designed to enable structured and transparent participation of individuals, NGOs, Corporates and NRIs in women and child development initiatives. The portal provides end-to-end digital workflows for registration, proposal submission and tracking of contributions (only non-cash contributions). The grassroots...


LEGAL AID SERVICES AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN TELANGANA

India, Feb. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Year Number of Legal Service Clinics Number of Persons provided Legal Assistance 2021-22 383 3,307 2022-23 383 8,406 2023-24 234 13,486 2024-25 234 21,141 2025-26 314 11,424 Year Number of cases settled through Mediation 2021 627 2022 618 2023 650 2024 699 2025 1,245 Annexure-A Statement showing the number of persons benefitted through Legal Aid in the State of Telangana during the years 2021 to 2025. ...