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NIFTEM-K Signs MoU with MoMA to Implement PM VIKAS SchemeIn December 2025, the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K), under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) to implement the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM-VIKAS) Scheme.The initiative aimed to provide demand-based skill training and ensure employment and livelihood opportunities, is expected to be rolled out in January 2026.What? Signing of MoUEntities Involved: NIFTEM-K and MoMAPurpose: To implement PM-VIKAS SchemeProject Implementing Agency (PIA): NIFTEM-KExpected Beneficiaries: 2,110Job Categories: Multi Skill Technician (Food Processing), Millet Products Processor, and Assistant Baking Technician.Implement Across: 7 locations in 4 states (Bihar, Punjab, Haryana and Jharkhand)Key Details of MoU:PIA: As per the MoU, NIFTEM-K will act as a Project Implementing Agency (PIA) to provide skill development programs for youth from minority communities.Focus Areas: As part of this strategic partnership, NIFTEM-K has been tasked to train 2,110 beneficiaries under 3 categories: Multi Skill Technician (Food Processing), Millet Products Processor, and Assistant Baking Technician.Training Locations: The training programs will be conducted across 7 locations in 4 states: Jharkhand, Bihar, Punjab, and Haryana.Key Benefits: The project will facilitate National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) compliant skill training to the eligible beneficiaries through National Council of Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) approved courses.The program will provide placement support for eligible beneficiaries and award certificates from Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)-accredited institutions.
NIFTEM-K Signs MoU with MoMA to Implement PM VIKAS SchemeIn December 2025, the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K), under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) to implement the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM-VIKAS) Scheme.The initiative aimed to provide demand-based skill training and ensure employment and livelihood opportunities, is expected to be rolled out in January 2026.What? Signing of MoUEntities Involved: NIFTEM-K and MoMAPurpose: To implement PM-VIKAS SchemeProject Implementing Agency (PIA): NIFTEM-KExpected Beneficiaries: 2,110Job Categories: Multi Skill Technician (Food Processing), Millet Products Processor, and Assistant Baking Technician.Implement Across: 7 locations in 4 states (Bihar, Punjab, Haryana and Jharkhand)Key Details of MoU:PIA: As per the MoU, NIFTEM-K will act as a Project Implementing Agency (PIA) to provide skill development programs for youth from minority communities.Focus Areas: As part of this strategic partnership, NIFTEM-K has been tasked to train 2,110 beneficiaries under 3 categories: Multi Skill Technician (Food Processing), Millet Products Processor, and Assistant Baking Technician.Training Locations: The training programs will be conducted across 7 locations in 4 states: Jharkhand, Bihar, Punjab, and Haryana.Key Benefits: The project will facilitate National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) compliant skill training to the eligible beneficiaries through National Council of Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) approved courses.The program will provide placement support for eligible beneficiaries and award certificates from Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)-accredited institutions.
NIFTEM-K Signs MoU with MoMA to Implement PM VIKAS SchemeIn December 2025, the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K), under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), signed a Memorandum of ...
President Murmu Releases Constitution in Santhali LanguageIn December 2025, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu officially released the Constitution of India in the Santhali language using the Ol Chiki script during a function held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, Delhi.During the event, President appreciated the efforts of Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J) and his team for writing the Constitution in Santhali language.What? Release of the Constitution of India in Santhali LanguageReleased by: The President of India, Droupadi MurmuWhere? Rashtrapati Bhavan (Delhi)Significance: Release coincides with 100th year of Ol Chiki scriptConstitutional Status: Listed under 8th Schedule of the ConstitutionSanthali Language Spoken in: Jharkhand, Odisha, WB, and BiharAbout Santhali Language:Dignitaries Present: Vice President(VP) C. P. Radhakrishnan and Minister of State(MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Arjun Ram Meghwal, MoL&J were among the dignitaries present at the event.Official Language: The Santhali language was included in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution as one of the official languages through the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003.At present, 22 Indian languages are recognised as official languages of India, listed under the 8th Schedule of the Constitution.Spoken Across: The Santhali Language, one of the most ancient living languages in India, is spoken widely by a large tribal community across Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal (WB), and Bihar.About the Script: This launch coincides with Ol Chiki script 100th year.
President Murmu Releases Constitution in Santhali LanguageIn December 2025, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu officially released the Constitution of India in the Santhali language using the Ol Chiki script during a function held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, Delhi.During the event, President appreciated the efforts of Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J) and his team for writing the Constitution in Santhali language.What? Release of the Constitution of India in Santhali LanguageReleased by: The President of India, Droupadi MurmuWhere? Rashtrapati Bhavan (Delhi)Significance: Release coincides with 100th year of Ol Chiki scriptConstitutional Status: Listed under 8th Schedule of the ConstitutionSanthali Language Spoken in: Jharkhand, Odisha, WB, and BiharAbout Santhali Language:Dignitaries Present: Vice President(VP) C. P. Radhakrishnan and Minister of State(MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Arjun Ram Meghwal, MoL&J were among the dignitaries present at the event.Official Language: The Santhali language was included in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution as one of the official languages through the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003.At present, 22 Indian languages are recognised as official languages of India, listed under the 8th Schedule of the Constitution.Spoken Across: The Santhali Language, one of the most ancient living languages in India, is spoken widely by a large tribal community across Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal (WB), and Bihar.About the Script: This launch coincides with Ol Chiki script 100th year.
President Murmu Releases Constitution in Santhali LanguageIn December 2025, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu officially released the Constitution of India in the Santhali language using the Ol Chiki script during a function held at the Rashtra...
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MoCA Grants NOCs to Al Hind Air, FlyExpress, and Shankh AirIn December 2025, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to 2 new airlines namely Al Hind Air and FlyExpress, joining Shankh Air, which had previously received its NOC. All three airlines are expected to commence operations in 2026.This decision was taken by the MoCA after mass cancellations by Interglobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo), India’s largest airline, nearly crippled one of the world’s fastest growing aviation markets.What? Granting of NOCs to New AirlinesName of Airlines: Al Hind Air, FlyExpress and Shank Air (UP)Granted by: MoCAOperationalize in: 2026Key Details:AOC Certificate: These newly approved airlines are now required to secure an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), under the MoCA.About New Airlines: Al-Hind is owned by Kerala-based travel and tourism conglomerate, Alhind Group.FlyExpress is supported by Hyderabad(Telangana) based courier and cargo services company.Shank Air is currently being launched by Uttar Pradesh(UP’s) Shank Aviation Private Limited. It aims to operate from Noida International Airport.Status of India’s Domestic Aviation Market: Monopoly of Two Major Air Groups: At present, India’s domestic aviation market is dominated by IndiGo and Tata-owned Air India Group. Together, these airlines account for nearly 90% of passenger traffic.Currently, IndiGo alone accounts for over 65% of the market share; followed by Air India Group which holds about 27%.Domestic Airlines in India: Apart from IndiGo and Air India Group (including Air India, Air India Express ), other scheduled domestic airlines currently operating in India are: Alliance Air, Akasa Air, SpiceJet, Star Air, Fly91, and IndiaOne Air.About Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA):Union Minister- Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu (Constituency- Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, AP)Minister of State (MoS)- Murlidhar Kisan Mohol (Constituency- Pune, Maharashtra)
MoCA Grants NOCs to Al Hind Air, FlyExpress, and Shankh AirIn December 2025, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to 2 new airlines namely Al Hind Air and FlyExpress, joining Shankh Air, which had previously received its NOC. All three airlines are expected to commence operations in 2026.This decision was taken by the MoCA after mass cancellations by Interglobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo), India’s largest airline, nearly crippled one of the world’s fastest growing aviation markets.What? Granting of NOCs to New AirlinesName of Airlines: Al Hind Air, FlyExpress and Shank Air (UP)Granted by: MoCAOperationalize in: 2026Key Details:AOC Certificate: These newly approved airlines are now required to secure an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), under the MoCA.About New Airlines: Al-Hind is owned by Kerala-based travel and tourism conglomerate, Alhind Group.FlyExpress is supported by Hyderabad(Telangana) based courier and cargo services company.Shank Air is currently being launched by Uttar Pradesh(UP’s) Shank Aviation Private Limited. It aims to operate from Noida International Airport.Status of India’s Domestic Aviation Market: Monopoly of Two Major Air Groups: At present, India’s domestic aviation market is dominated by IndiGo and Tata-owned Air India Group. Together, these airlines account for nearly 90% of passenger traffic.Currently, IndiGo alone accounts for over 65% of the market share; followed by Air India Group which holds about 27%.Domestic Airlines in India: Apart from IndiGo and Air India Group (including Air India, Air India Express ), other scheduled domestic airlines currently operating in India are: Alliance Air, Akasa Air, SpiceJet, Star Air, Fly91, and IndiaOne Air.About Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA):Union Minister- Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu (Constituency- Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, AP)Minister of State (MoS)- Murlidhar Kisan Mohol (Constituency- Pune, Maharashtra)
MoCA Grants NOCs to Al Hind Air, FlyExpress, and Shankh AirIn December 2025, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to 2 new airlines namely Al Hind Air and FlyExpress, joining Shankh Air, which had previously ...
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Launches Five Digital Governance Reforms on Good Governance Day 2025On 25th December 2025, Union Minister of State (MoS) Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (MoPP&P), launched five transformative digital initiatives of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), MoPP&P during the ‘National Workshop on Good Governance Practices 2025’, held in New Delhi (Delhi), on the occasion of Good Governance Day.About 5 Transformative Digital Initiatives:Compendium on Reservation for Ex-Servicemen (ESM): A Compendium of Guidelines on Reservation for ESM in the Central Government has been launched, consolidating all existing instructions into a single updated reference document.AI-Powered Recruitment Rules Generator Tool: It has been introduced and integrated with the Recruitment Rules Formulation, Amendment and Monitoring System (RRFAMS) portal.e-HRMS 2.0 Mobile App: It has been launched for Android and iPhone Operating System (iOS) platforms under Mission Karmayogi.The application integrates key Human Resources(HR) services such as service records, promotions, transfers, training, and superannuation with SPARROW (Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online Window), PFMS (Public Financial Management System), and Bhavishya (Pension Processing Portal).iGOT AI Platforms: AI-enabled features, including iGOT AI Sarthi for resource discovery and iGOT AI Tutor for personalised learning support, have been added to the iGOT Karmayogi platform.The iGOT Specialisation Programme and AI-based Capacity Building Plan Tool provide structured learning pathways and role–competency mapping for Ministries and States.KDLL 2.0: Karmayogi Digital Learning Lab(KDLL) 2.0 has been launched as an upgraded facility for digital content creation.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Launches Five Digital Governance Reforms on Good Governance Day 2025On 25th December 2025, Union Minister of State (MoS) Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (MoPP&P), launched five transformative digital initiatives of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), MoPP&P during the ‘National Workshop on Good Governance Practices 2025’, held in New Delhi (Delhi), on the occasion of Good Governance Day.About 5 Transformative Digital Initiatives:Compendium on Reservation for Ex-Servicemen (ESM): A Compendium of Guidelines on Reservation for ESM in the Central Government has been launched, consolidating all existing instructions into a single updated reference document.AI-Powered Recruitment Rules Generator Tool: It has been introduced and integrated with the Recruitment Rules Formulation, Amendment and Monitoring System (RRFAMS) portal.e-HRMS 2.0 Mobile App: It has been launched for Android and iPhone Operating System (iOS) platforms under Mission Karmayogi.The application integrates key Human Resources(HR) services such as service records, promotions, transfers, training, and superannuation with SPARROW (Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online Window), PFMS (Public Financial Management System), and Bhavishya (Pension Processing Portal).iGOT AI Platforms: AI-enabled features, including iGOT AI Sarthi for resource discovery and iGOT AI Tutor for personalised learning support, have been added to the iGOT Karmayogi platform.The iGOT Specialisation Programme and AI-based Capacity Building Plan Tool provide structured learning pathways and role–competency mapping for Ministries and States.KDLL 2.0: Karmayogi Digital Learning Lab(KDLL) 2.0 has been launched as an upgraded facility for digital content creation.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Launches Five Digital Governance Reforms on Good Governance Day 2025On 25th December 2025, Union Minister of State (MoS) Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (MoPP&P), launched five tran...
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Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana Completes 25 Years of Rural Road DevelopmentOn 25 December 2025, the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), launched on 25 December 2000 as one of India’s most transformative rural infrastructure programmes, celebrated its 25th anniversary.PMGSY has approved over 8,25,114 kilometre (km) of rural roads and completed around 787,520 km, achieving nearly 95% of the planned physical progress as of December 2025.About Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana(PMGSY) :Objective: The objective of PMGSY is to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected habitations in rural areas by way of a single all-weather road, to the eligible unconnected habitations of designated population size in the core network.Nodal Agency: The programme is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) through the Rural Roads Wing, in coordination with State Governments and Union Territories.Funding Pattern: This is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS). The funding pattern of PMGSY is in the ratio of 60:40 in respect of all the States except Special Category States (8 North Eastern (NE) States: Jammu & Kashmir(J&K), Himachal Pradesh (HP), Uttarakhand and Union Territories (UTs) with Legislatures, for which the sharing pattern would be 90:10 and for UTs without legislatures, the centre will provide 100% funding.Financial Allocation: For the Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26), an allocation of Rs 19,000 crore (Cr) has been made for the programme.Phase-IV: Launched in 2024, Phase IV of the PMGSY aims to provide all-weather road connectivity to 25,000 unconnected rural habitations based on Census 2011 population criteria.Under this phase, a total of 62,500 km of roads is planned to be constructed during Financial Year 2024-25(FY25) to FY29, with an overall financial outlay of Rs. 70,125 crore.
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana Completes 25 Years of Rural Road DevelopmentOn 25 December 2025, the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), launched on 25 December 2000 as one of India’s most transformative rural infrastructure programmes, celebrated its 25th anniversary.PMGSY has approved over 8,25,114 kilometre (km) of rural roads and completed around 787,520 km, achieving nearly 95% of the planned physical progress as of December 2025.About Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana(PMGSY) :Objective: The objective of PMGSY is to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected habitations in rural areas by way of a single all-weather road, to the eligible unconnected habitations of designated population size in the core network.Nodal Agency: The programme is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) through the Rural Roads Wing, in coordination with State Governments and Union Territories.Funding Pattern: This is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS). The funding pattern of PMGSY is in the ratio of 60:40 in respect of all the States except Special Category States (8 North Eastern (NE) States: Jammu & Kashmir(J&K), Himachal Pradesh (HP), Uttarakhand and Union Territories (UTs) with Legislatures, for which the sharing pattern would be 90:10 and for UTs without legislatures, the centre will provide 100% funding.Financial Allocation: For the Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26), an allocation of Rs 19,000 crore (Cr) has been made for the programme.Phase-IV: Launched in 2024, Phase IV of the PMGSY aims to provide all-weather road connectivity to 25,000 unconnected rural habitations based on Census 2011 population criteria.Under this phase, a total of 62,500 km of roads is planned to be constructed during Financial Year 2024-25(FY25) to FY29, with an overall financial outlay of Rs. 70,125 crore.
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana Completes 25 Years of Rural Road DevelopmentOn 25 December 2025, the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), launched on 25 December 2000 as one of India’s most transformative rural infrastructure programmes, celebr...
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Launches ‘Atal Canteen Scheme’ to Offer Meals at Rs.5 at 100 LocationsOn December 25, 2025, Chief Minister (CM) of Delhi Rekha Gupta launched “Atal Canteen Scheme”, a welfare initiative, to provide nutritious, hygienic meals at a highly subsidized price at just Rs.5 per plate at 100 locations across New Delhi (Delhi), marking the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister (PM) Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Launches ‘Atal Canteen Scheme’ to Offer Meals at Rs.5 at 100 LocationsOn December 25, 2025, Chief Minister (CM) of Delhi Rekha Gupta launched “Atal Canteen Scheme”, a welfare initiative, to provide nutritious, hygienic meals at a highly subsidized price at just Rs.5 per plate at 100 locations across New Delhi (Delhi), marking the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister (PM) Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Launches ‘Atal Canteen Scheme’ to Offer Meals at Rs.5 at 100 LocationsOn December 25, 2025, Chief Minister (CM) of Delhi Rekha Gupta launched “Atal Canteen Scheme”, a welfare initiative, to provide nutritious, hygienic meals at a...
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Good Governance Day 2025 – December 25Good Governance Day, also known as ‘Sushasan Diwas’ in Hindi, is annually observed across India on 25th December to commemorate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister (PM) Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the 10th PM of India.25 December 2025 marks the 12th observance of Good Governance Day and the 101st birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.The 5th Good Governance Week (Sushasan Saptah) was celebrated from 19 to 25 December 2025.Background:Declaration: In 2014, the Government of India (GoI) declared 25 December as Good Governance Day to honour the legacy of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.First Observance: The first Good Governance Day was observed on 25 December 2014.2025 Events:Campaign: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), under Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (MoPP&P), organised Good Governance Week 2025 as a nationwide campaign under the theme ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore (Governance Towards Villages),’ aimed at taking governance to the grassroots level.Webinar: On 22nd December 2025, the MoPP&P organised the 33rd Webinar of the National Good Governance Webinar Series 2025-26 on ‘Holistic Development of Districts’ to share and replicate best practices in public administration.Inauguration: On 25th December 2025, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rashtra Prerna Sthal on the occasion of the 101st birth anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (UP).QCI Reforms 2025:Introduced the QR-coded ‘Q Mark – Desh ka Haq’ to verify laboratories, hospitals, and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), along with ‘Quality Setu’, a ticket-based platform for secure and time-bound grievance redressal.Additionally, QCI launched a single, paperless, and modular one-stop accreditation platform, replacing multiple existing portals.
Good Governance Day 2025 – December 25Good Governance Day, also known as ‘Sushasan Diwas’ in Hindi, is annually observed across India on 25th December to commemorate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister (PM) Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the 10th PM of India.25 December 2025 marks the 12th observance of Good Governance Day and the 101st birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.The 5th Good Governance Week (Sushasan Saptah) was celebrated from 19 to 25 December 2025.Background:Declaration: In 2014, the Government of India (GoI) declared 25 December as Good Governance Day to honour the legacy of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.First Observance: The first Good Governance Day was observed on 25 December 2014.2025 Events:Campaign: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), under Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (MoPP&P), organised Good Governance Week 2025 as a nationwide campaign under the theme ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore (Governance Towards Villages),’ aimed at taking governance to the grassroots level.Webinar: On 22nd December 2025, the MoPP&P organised the 33rd Webinar of the National Good Governance Webinar Series 2025-26 on ‘Holistic Development of Districts’ to share and replicate best practices in public administration.Inauguration: On 25th December 2025, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rashtra Prerna Sthal on the occasion of the 101st birth anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (UP).QCI Reforms 2025:Introduced the QR-coded ‘Q Mark – Desh ka Haq’ to verify laboratories, hospitals, and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), along with ‘Quality Setu’, a ticket-based platform for secure and time-bound grievance redressal.Additionally, QCI launched a single, paperless, and modular one-stop accreditation platform, replacing multiple existing portals.
Good Governance Day 2025 – December 25Good Governance Day, also known as ‘Sushasan Diwas’ in Hindi, is annually observed across India on 25th December to commemorate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister (PM) Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the 1...
VP C.P. Radhakrishnan Released Book ‘Economic Empowerment of Bharat in the Modi Era’In December 2025, Vice President (VP) of India C.P. Radhakrishnan released a book titled “Economic Empowerment of Bharat in the Modi Era”, authored by Professor Dr. Sikander Kumar, Member of Parliament (MP), at an event at VP’s Enclave in New Delhi, Delhi.What? Book releaseBook Name: ‘Economic Empowerment of Bharat in the Modi Era’Released by? Vice president(VP) C.P. RadhakrishnanAuthor: Prof. (Dr.) Sikander Kumar (Rajya Sabha MP)About the Economic Empowerment of Bharat in the Modi Era Book:Overview: The book is a comprehensive narrative of India’s economic journey and policy reforms under Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s leadership, focusing especially on the period since 2014.Economic Changes: The book aims to document and interpret key economic changes and governance reforms in India during the Modi era, linking them to the idea of economic empowerment for the people of India.Direct Benefit Transfers (Rs. 47 lakh Cr), Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) liberalisation, policy paralysis to purposeful governanceReforms: The book includes policy reforms such as Insolvency laws, Digital governance and transparent banking systems, Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile (JAM) connectivity, Goods and Services Tax (GST).It highlights the idea of “Minimum Government, Maximum Governance” and programs such as Digital India, Make in India, Startup India and Unified Payment of Interface (UPI) expansion.
VP C.P. Radhakrishnan Released Book ‘Economic Empowerment of Bharat in the Modi Era’In December 2025, Vice President (VP) of India C.P. Radhakrishnan released a book titled “Economic Empowerment of Bharat in the Modi Era”, authored by Professor Dr. Sikander Kumar, Member of Parliament (MP), at an event at VP’s Enclave in New Delhi, Delhi.What? Book releaseBook Name: ‘Economic Empowerment of Bharat in the Modi Era’Released by? Vice president(VP) C.P. RadhakrishnanAuthor: Prof. (Dr.) Sikander Kumar (Rajya Sabha MP)About the Economic Empowerment of Bharat in the Modi Era Book:Overview: The book is a comprehensive narrative of India’s economic journey and policy reforms under Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s leadership, focusing especially on the period since 2014.Economic Changes: The book aims to document and interpret key economic changes and governance reforms in India during the Modi era, linking them to the idea of economic empowerment for the people of India.Direct Benefit Transfers (Rs. 47 lakh Cr), Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) liberalisation, policy paralysis to purposeful governanceReforms: The book includes policy reforms such as Insolvency laws, Digital governance and transparent banking systems, Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile (JAM) connectivity, Goods and Services Tax (GST).It highlights the idea of “Minimum Government, Maximum Governance” and programs such as Digital India, Make in India, Startup India and Unified Payment of Interface (UPI) expansion.
VP C.P. Radhakrishnan Released Book ‘Economic Empowerment of Bharat in the Modi Era’In December 2025, Vice President (VP) of India C.P. Radhakrishnan released a book titled “Economic Empowerment of Bharat in the Modi Era”, authored by Professor Dr. S...
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Alpine SG Pipers Wins Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2025 TitleOn 22nd December 2025, Alpine SG Pipers clinched the 3rd edition of the Global Chess League (GCL) 2025, also known as Tech Mahindra Global Chess League (TechM GCL) 2025 title, by defeating two-time defending champions Triveni Continental Kings in the final held at the Royal Opera House, Mumbai (Maharashtra).The Event was organised by Fédération Internationale des Échecs or the International Chess Federation (FIDE), as a joint venture with Tech Mahindra Limited, and was held from 14 to 23 December 2025.What? 3rd edition of Global Chess League 2025When? 14 to 23 December 2025Where? Mumbai (Maharashtra)Organiser: FIDE as a joint venture with Tech Mahindra LimitedWinner: Alpine SG PipersRunner-up: Triveni Continental KingsThird Place: PBG Alaskan KnightsAbout Global Chess League 2025:Format: Franchise-based international rapid chess league featuring mixed teams (male and female players).Prize Pool: USD 1 million.Team Composition: Each team consists of one icon player, two super grads (men), two women players, and one Under-21 (U-21) prodigy.Finals: Alpine SG Pipers secured the championship by defeating Triveni Continental Kings 2–0 in the best-of-two rapid final, winning the matches 4–2 and 4.5–1.5.Participating Teams: The 2025 Global Chess League featured Triveni Continental Kings (led by Alireza Firouzja), Alpine SG Pipers (led by Fabiano Caruana), Ganges Grandmasters (led by Viswanathan Anand), PBG Alaskan Knights (led by Gukesh Dommaraju), upGrad Mumba Masters (Vidit Gujrathi), and Fyers American Gambits (Hikaru Nakamura).Male Player of the Tournament: Alireza Firouzja (Triveni Continental Kings).Notable Female Player: Hou Yifan (Alpine SG Pipers) for consistent performance on the women’s board.Third Place: PBG Alaskan Knights claimed third place by defeating Ganges Grandmasters, with D Gukesh Dommaraju securing the decisive victory against Viswanathan Anand in the final blitz game.Top 3 Teams in Global Chess League (GCL) 2025:Next Season: The 4th edition of the Global Chess League (GCL) 2026 is scheduled from 2 to 13 September 2026.About Federation Internationale des Echecs/International Chess Federation (FIDE):President – Arkady DvorkovichHeadquarters – Lausanne, SwitzerlandEstablished – 1924
TASL Hands Over First WhAP 8×8 Vehicles to Royal Moroccan ArmyIn December 2025, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) delivered the first batch of indigenously developed Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8×8 vehicles to the Royal Moroccan Army (RMA), Kingdom of Morocco.Under India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make with Friends/Make for the World initiative, 150 WhAP vehicles contracted in September 2024 will be delivered over three years, with up to 100 units produced annually.What? First batch of WhAP 8×8 armoured vehicles deliveredTo Whom: Royal Moroccan ArmyBy Whom: Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL).Developed by: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and TASLScope: 150 WhAP vehicles contracted in September 2024Facility: WhAP production plant in BerrechidAbout WhAP 8×8 Programme:Development: The WhAP (Kestrel) was jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and TASL.Mobility: Powered by a 600 hp turbocharged diesel engine, the vehicle achieves 100–104 kilometers per hour (km/h) on roads, operates effectively in challenging terrain, and offers amphibious capability with hydro-jet propulsion at speeds of up to 10 km/h.Roles: It can be configured as an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC), Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV), reconnaissance vehicle, command post, ambulance, mortar carrier, or Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) response vehicle.Armament: It supports Remote-Controlled Weapon Systems with 7.62 millimeter(mm) guns and can be equipped with anti-tank guided missiles.Morocco Facility: The WhAP production plant in Berrechid (Morocco), inaugurated in September 2025, is the first Indian private defence facility in Africa.
TASL Hands Over First WhAP 8×8 Vehicles to Royal Moroccan ArmyIn December 2025, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) delivered the first batch of indigenously developed Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8×8 vehicles to the Royal Moroccan Army (RMA), Kingdom of Morocco.Under India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make with Friends/Make for the World initiative, 150 WhAP vehicles contracted in September 2024 will be delivered over three years, with up to 100 units produced annually.What? First batch of WhAP 8×8 armoured vehicles deliveredTo Whom: Royal Moroccan ArmyBy Whom: Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL).Developed by: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and TASLScope: 150 WhAP vehicles contracted in September 2024Facility: WhAP production plant in BerrechidAbout WhAP 8×8 Programme:Development: The WhAP (Kestrel) was jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and TASL.Mobility: Powered by a 600 hp turbocharged diesel engine, the vehicle achieves 100–104 kilometers per hour (km/h) on roads, operates effectively in challenging terrain, and offers amphibious capability with hydro-jet propulsion at speeds of up to 10 km/h.Roles: It can be configured as an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC), Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV), reconnaissance vehicle, command post, ambulance, mortar carrier, or Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) response vehicle.Armament: It supports Remote-Controlled Weapon Systems with 7.62 millimeter(mm) guns and can be equipped with anti-tank guided missiles.Morocco Facility: The WhAP production plant in Berrechid (Morocco), inaugurated in September 2025, is the first Indian private defence facility in Africa.
TASL Hands Over First WhAP 8×8 Vehicles to Royal Moroccan ArmyIn December 2025, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) delivered the first batch of indigenously developed Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8×8 vehicles to the Royal Moroccan Army (RMA), K...
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