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ICG Inducts India’s First Indigenously Designed & Built PCV ‘Samudra Pratap’On December 23, 2025, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) formally inducted ‘Samudra Pratap(Yard 1267)’, India’s first indigenously designed and built Pollution Control Vessel (PCV), at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) in Vasco-Da-Gama, Goa.The induction ceremony was attended by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) V.K. Parmar, Principal Director (Materials), ICG; Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), GSL.What? Induction of Samudra Pratap PCVWho? Indian Coast Guard(ICG)Where? Goa Shipyard Limited in Vasco-Da-Gama (Goa)Significance: India’s first indigenously designed and built PCVDimensions: 114.5 m long, 16.5 m wide, 4,170 tonnes displacementKey Features: 30 mm CRN‑91 gun, two 12.7 mm remote-controlled guns, integrated bridgeBackground: Two PCV projects signed between MoD and GSLBackground: Project: Samudra Pratap was built by GSL under the two-PCV project, signed on 22 June 2021 between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and GSL.Launch of PCVs: Samudra Pratap, the 1st PCV, was launched on 29 August 2024, followed by the second PCV(Samudra Prachet) in July 2025.About Samudra Pratap:Overview: Samudra Pratap is the first indigenously designed and built pollution control ship of the ICG and is also the largest vessel in its fleet.Dimensions: It is 114.5 metres (m) long, 16.5 m wide, and has a displacement of 4,170 tonnes.Features: The ship is fitted with modern equipment, including a 30-millimetre (mm) Cannon Revolver Naval (CRN)-91 gun, two 12.7 mm remote-controlled guns, integrated bridge system, integrated platform & automated power management systems, and a high-capacity firefighting system.Pollution Response Systems: The vessel has advanced pollution response systems such as oil spill detection, oil fingerprinting, chemical detection equipment, and a pollution control laboratory.It can detect, analyse, recover, and separate oil pollutants from contaminated water, enabling effective response within India’s Exclusive Economic Zone and beyond.Significance: It is the first ICG ship with Dynamic Positioning (DP-1) capability and holds Fire Fighting Level 2 (FiFi-2) and or Fast Firefighting Vessel (FFV)-2 certification, enabling precise operations at sea.Alignment: The PCV, with over 60% indigenous content, the vessel aligns with the Government of India (GoI)’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.About Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL):Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) – Brajesh KumarHeadquarters – Vasco-Da-Gama, GoaEstablishment – 1957
Goldman Sachs Projects India’s GDP Growth at 6.7% for 2026 and 6.8% for 2027In December 2025, Goldman Sachs Group Inc, an American financial services company, released its Global Economics Analyst: Macro Outlook 2026 report , projecting that India will remain among the world’s fastest-growing major economies with real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 6.7% for 2026 and 6.8% for 2027, exceeding consensus forecasts.The growth is driven by robust domestic demand and increased infrastructure spending.What? Goldman Sachs’ growth projections for India and the global economyReport: Global Economics Analyst: Macro Outlook 2026.India’s GDP Forecast: 6.7% in 2026 and 6.8% in 2027.Global Growth Forecast: 2.8% in 2026 (vs. consensus of 2.5%).Key Drivers for India: Strong domestic demand and public infrastructure spending.Highlights of Economic OutlookDrivers of Growth: India’s growth trajectory continues to be supported by strong domestic consumption, sustained public infrastructure spending, and its relatively limited exposure to global trade disruptions compared to export-heavy economies.Inflation Policy: Inflation is expected to ease by end-2026, enabling central banks in emerging markets to adopt or maintain accommodative policy stances.Key Risk: A key downside risk is global labour market weakness, where productivity gains are not translating into proportional job creation.Global Outlook: Global growth is projected at 2.8% in 2026, exceeding the consensus estimate of 2.5%, supported by easing inflation and accommodative financial conditions.Emerging Markets: Emerging economies are expected to outperform developed peers due to stronger domestic demand and favourable structural trends.About Goldman Sachs:Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)– David Michael (M) SolomonHeadquarters– New York, the United States of America (USA)Established – 1869
Goldman Sachs Projects India’s GDP Growth at 6.7% for 2026 and 6.8% for 2027In December 2025, Goldman Sachs Group Inc, an American financial services company, released its Global Economics Analyst: Macro Outlook 2026 report , projecting that India will remain among the world’s fastest-growing major economies with real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 6.7% for 2026 and 6.8% for 2027, exceeding consensus forecasts.The growth is driven by robust domestic demand and increased infrastructure spending.What? Goldman Sachs’ growth projections for India and the global economyReport: Global Economics Analyst: Macro Outlook 2026.India’s GDP Forecast: 6.7% in 2026 and 6.8% in 2027.Global Growth Forecast: 2.8% in 2026 (vs. consensus of 2.5%).Key Drivers for India: Strong domestic demand and public infrastructure spending.Highlights of Economic OutlookDrivers of Growth: India’s growth trajectory continues to be supported by strong domestic consumption, sustained public infrastructure spending, and its relatively limited exposure to global trade disruptions compared to export-heavy economies.Inflation Policy: Inflation is expected to ease by end-2026, enabling central banks in emerging markets to adopt or maintain accommodative policy stances.Key Risk: A key downside risk is global labour market weakness, where productivity gains are not translating into proportional job creation.Global Outlook: Global growth is projected at 2.8% in 2026, exceeding the consensus estimate of 2.5%, supported by easing inflation and accommodative financial conditions.Emerging Markets: Emerging economies are expected to outperform developed peers due to stronger domestic demand and favourable structural trends.About Goldman Sachs:Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)– David Michael (M) SolomonHeadquarters– New York, the United States of America (USA)Established – 1869
Goldman Sachs Projects India’s GDP Growth at 6.7% for 2026 and 6.8% for 2027In December 2025, Goldman Sachs Group Inc, an American financial services company, released its Global Economics Analyst: Macro Outlook 2026 report , projecting that India wi...
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IRFC Refinances Rs.9,821 Crores to DFCCIL from World BankOn December 23, 2025, the Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (IFRC), under the Ministry of Railways (MoR), has refinanced a Rs.9,821 crore loan originally taken by the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), under MoR, from the World Bank(WB).The refinancing was done through a rupee-denominated term loan from IRFC to DFCCIL in the presence of Satish Kumar, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Railway Board, along with senior officials of IRFC and DFCCIL.What? IRFC refinanced a World Bank loan taken by DFCCIL.Value: Rs.9,821 croresPurpose: To refinance foreign currency debt for EDFC projectSignatories: Rahul Kapoor (DFCCIL) and Deepa Kotnis(IRFC)About IRFC’s Rupee Loan to DFCCIL:Signatories: The agreement was signed between Rahul Kapoor, Director (Finance), DFCCIL and Deepa Kotnis, Executive Director(ED) (Finance), IRFC.Purpose: This loan is being used to refinance DFCCIL’s existing currency debt from the WB for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project.Exchange Rate Volatility: Through the conversion of debt from foreign currency to rupee terms, DFCCIL reduces exposure to exchange rate volatility.Rupee-denominated loans typically align better with domestic revenue streams, improving predictability in debt servicing and potentially lowering costs.
IRFC Refinances Rs.9,821 Crores to DFCCIL from World BankOn December 23, 2025, the Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (IFRC), under the Ministry of Railways (MoR), has refinanced a Rs.9,821 crore loan originally taken by the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), under MoR, from the World Bank(WB).The refinancing was done through a rupee-denominated term loan from IRFC to DFCCIL in the presence of Satish Kumar, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Railway Board, along with senior officials of IRFC and DFCCIL.What? IRFC refinanced a World Bank loan taken by DFCCIL.Value: Rs.9,821 croresPurpose: To refinance foreign currency debt for EDFC projectSignatories: Rahul Kapoor (DFCCIL) and Deepa Kotnis(IRFC)About IRFC’s Rupee Loan to DFCCIL:Signatories: The agreement was signed between Rahul Kapoor, Director (Finance), DFCCIL and Deepa Kotnis, Executive Director(ED) (Finance), IRFC.Purpose: This loan is being used to refinance DFCCIL’s existing currency debt from the WB for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project.Exchange Rate Volatility: Through the conversion of debt from foreign currency to rupee terms, DFCCIL reduces exposure to exchange rate volatility.Rupee-denominated loans typically align better with domestic revenue streams, improving predictability in debt servicing and potentially lowering costs.
IRFC Refinances Rs.9,821 Crores to DFCCIL from World BankOn December 23, 2025, the Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (IFRC), under the Ministry of Railways (MoR), has refinanced a Rs.9,821 crore loan originally taken by the Dedicated Freight...
RBI Postponed Implementation of Phase-II of Cheque Truncation SystemIn December 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) postponed the implementation of Phase-II of Continuous Clearing and Settlement on Realisation (CCSR) in Cheque Truncation System (CTS), originally scheduled for 3 January 2026, until further notice.The RBI’s decision, issued under the Payment and Settlement Systems (PSS) Act, 2007, provides banks additional time to streamline operational processes.What? RBI Postponed Implementation of Phase-II CCSR in CTSNew Timeline: Indefinite time periodPrevious Deadline: January 03, 2026Phase-I of CTS Implemented: October 04, 2025Revised CTS Working Hours:Presentation Session: 9:00 AM–3:00 PMConfirmation/Rejection Window: 9:00 AM–7:00 PMPresentation Session: 9:00 AM–3:00 PMConfirmation/Rejection Window: 9:00 AM–7:00 PMKey Details:Phase-I Continue: Under the revised timeline, Phase I, launched on 4 October 2025, will continue, enabling banks to process and confirm cheques through continuous digital clearing during working hours.Revised Working Hours: RBI has revised the working hours for the CTS like: the presentation session has been changed to 9 am to 3 pm (against 10 am to 4 pm).While, banks have been directed to either confirm or reject cheques from 9 am to 7 pm (against previous timeline of 10 am to 7 pm).Time Period: Under Phase-II, the item expiry time of cheques is expected to be revised to 3 hours (hrs) or (Transaction date plus 3 hours, T+3), significantly reducing the settlement timeline compared with conventional T+1 or T+2 framework.
RBI Postponed Implementation of Phase-II of Cheque Truncation SystemIn December 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) postponed the implementation of Phase-II of Continuous Clearing and Settlement on Realisation (CCSR) in Cheque Truncation System (CTS), originally scheduled for 3 January 2026, until further notice.The RBI’s decision, issued under the Payment and Settlement Systems (PSS) Act, 2007, provides banks additional time to streamline operational processes.What? RBI Postponed Implementation of Phase-II CCSR in CTSNew Timeline: Indefinite time periodPrevious Deadline: January 03, 2026Phase-I of CTS Implemented: October 04, 2025Revised CTS Working Hours:Presentation Session: 9:00 AM–3:00 PMConfirmation/Rejection Window: 9:00 AM–7:00 PMPresentation Session: 9:00 AM–3:00 PMConfirmation/Rejection Window: 9:00 AM–7:00 PMKey Details:Phase-I Continue: Under the revised timeline, Phase I, launched on 4 October 2025, will continue, enabling banks to process and confirm cheques through continuous digital clearing during working hours.Revised Working Hours: RBI has revised the working hours for the CTS like: the presentation session has been changed to 9 am to 3 pm (against 10 am to 4 pm).While, banks have been directed to either confirm or reject cheques from 9 am to 7 pm (against previous timeline of 10 am to 7 pm).Time Period: Under Phase-II, the item expiry time of cheques is expected to be revised to 3 hours (hrs) or (Transaction date plus 3 hours, T+3), significantly reducing the settlement timeline compared with conventional T+1 or T+2 framework.
RBI Postponed Implementation of Phase-II of Cheque Truncation SystemIn December 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) postponed the implementation of Phase-II of Continuous Clearing and Settlement on Realisation (CCSR) in Cheque Truncation System (CT...
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Russia Plans to Build Nuclear Power Plant on the Moon by 2036In December 2025, Russia has announced plans to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon by 2036, aimed to boost its lunar space program and a joint Russian-Chinese Research Station.What? Russian Plans to Build Nuclear Power Plant on MoonTarget Year: 2036Entities Involved: Roscosmos and Lavochkin AssociationPurpose: To provide continuous energy for lunar projects,Key Details:MoU Signed: The Russian space agency, Roscosmos has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with aerospace agency Lavochkin Association to build the Lunar power plant on the moon.Key Functions: The proposed power plant will provide energy for various lunar projects, including rovers and observatories and infrastructure for the joint Russian-Chinese Research Station.Recent Setback: Russia’s space ambitions suffered a massive setback in August 2023 when its unmanned Luna-25 mission crashed into the surface of the Moon.
Russia Plans to Build Nuclear Power Plant on the Moon by 2036In December 2025, Russia has announced plans to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon by 2036, aimed to boost its lunar space program and a joint Russian-Chinese Research Station.What? Russian Plans to Build Nuclear Power Plant on MoonTarget Year: 2036Entities Involved: Roscosmos and Lavochkin AssociationPurpose: To provide continuous energy for lunar projects,Key Details:MoU Signed: The Russian space agency, Roscosmos has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with aerospace agency Lavochkin Association to build the Lunar power plant on the moon.Key Functions: The proposed power plant will provide energy for various lunar projects, including rovers and observatories and infrastructure for the joint Russian-Chinese Research Station.Recent Setback: Russia’s space ambitions suffered a massive setback in August 2023 when its unmanned Luna-25 mission crashed into the surface of the Moon.
Russia Plans to Build Nuclear Power Plant on the Moon by 2036In December 2025, Russia has announced plans to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon by 2036, aimed to boost its lunar space program and a joint Russian-Chinese Research Station.What? Ru...
Overview of Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s Visit to Sri Lanka on December 23, 2025On December 23, 2025, Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), visited Sri Lanka as Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s Special Envoy, in the wake of catastrophic Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread deaths, displacement and infrastructure across Sri Lanka.The visit highlighted India’s Neighbourhood First Policy and was undertaken in the context of ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’.Highlights Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s Visit to Sri Lanka:High-Level Engagement: During the visit, he met the PM of Sri Lanka Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees in Colombo, reaffirming Government of India (GoI)’s strong commitment to Sri Lanka’s rebuilding and recovery efforts.He also met the President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Vijitha Herath, Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka.Fund Support: Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar announced a reconstruction aid package of USD 450 million, comprising USD 350 million in concessional Lines of Credit (LoC) and USD 100 million in grants, aimed at restoring infrastructure, housing, healthcare, education, agriculture, and enhancing disaster preparedness.Bailey Bridge Installation: During the visit, he inaugurated a 120-foot dual-carriageway Bailey Bridge in Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka, one of the regions severely hit by the cyclone. The 110-tonne bridge was airlifted from India and installed under Operation Sagar Bandhu, GoI’s Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission.
Overview of Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s Visit to Sri Lanka on December 23, 2025On December 23, 2025, Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), visited Sri Lanka as Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s Special Envoy, in the wake of catastrophic Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread deaths, displacement and infrastructure across Sri Lanka.The visit highlighted India’s Neighbourhood First Policy and was undertaken in the context of ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’.Highlights Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s Visit to Sri Lanka:High-Level Engagement: During the visit, he met the PM of Sri Lanka Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees in Colombo, reaffirming Government of India (GoI)’s strong commitment to Sri Lanka’s rebuilding and recovery efforts.He also met the President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Vijitha Herath, Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka.Fund Support: Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar announced a reconstruction aid package of USD 450 million, comprising USD 350 million in concessional Lines of Credit (LoC) and USD 100 million in grants, aimed at restoring infrastructure, housing, healthcare, education, agriculture, and enhancing disaster preparedness.Bailey Bridge Installation: During the visit, he inaugurated a 120-foot dual-carriageway Bailey Bridge in Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka, one of the regions severely hit by the cyclone. The 110-tonne bridge was airlifted from India and installed under Operation Sagar Bandhu, GoI’s Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission.
Overview of Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s Visit to Sri Lanka on December 23, 2025On December 23, 2025, Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), visited Sri Lanka as Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s Special Envoy, ...
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MoSJE Signs MoUs with Sivananda Dhanwantari Ashram & Patanjali University under NMBAOn December 24, 2025, the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (DoSJE), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE), signed a Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram and University of Patanjali under the Nasha Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), India’s flagship mission to create a drug‑free society.The MoUs were signed in the presence of Union Minister Dr. Virender Kumar, MoSJE, at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, Delhi.What? MoUs Signed by MoSJEEntities: Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram and University of PatanjaliFramework: Nasha Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA)Purpose: Promote substance‑abuse awareness, community outreach, and wellness practiceKey Details of MoU:Purpose: The initiative under NMBA engages spiritual and wellness organisations to promote substance‑abuse awareness, community outreach, and wellness practices like yoga and meditation.Role of Partner Organisations:Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram: Promote wellness, yoga, and community activities to strengthen resilience against substance abuse.University of Patanjali: Conduct educational outreach, awareness campaigns, and preventive programmes based on holistic health practices.NMBA: It was launched on 15 August 2020 by the DoSJE, initially in 272 high-risk districts, with an aim to create a drug-sensitized, drug-free India by focusing on awareness, prevention, treatment and community involvement.As of December 2025, NMBA has signed MoUs with eight spiritual organisations to boost drug‑awareness and prevention efforts.
MoSJE Signs MoUs with Sivananda Dhanwantari Ashram & Patanjali University under NMBAOn December 24, 2025, the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (DoSJE), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE), signed a Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram and University of Patanjali under the Nasha Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), India’s flagship mission to create a drug‑free society.The MoUs were signed in the presence of Union Minister Dr. Virender Kumar, MoSJE, at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, Delhi.What? MoUs Signed by MoSJEEntities: Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram and University of PatanjaliFramework: Nasha Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA)Purpose: Promote substance‑abuse awareness, community outreach, and wellness practiceKey Details of MoU:Purpose: The initiative under NMBA engages spiritual and wellness organisations to promote substance‑abuse awareness, community outreach, and wellness practices like yoga and meditation.Role of Partner Organisations:Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram: Promote wellness, yoga, and community activities to strengthen resilience against substance abuse.University of Patanjali: Conduct educational outreach, awareness campaigns, and preventive programmes based on holistic health practices.NMBA: It was launched on 15 August 2020 by the DoSJE, initially in 272 high-risk districts, with an aim to create a drug-sensitized, drug-free India by focusing on awareness, prevention, treatment and community involvement.As of December 2025, NMBA has signed MoUs with eight spiritual organisations to boost drug‑awareness and prevention efforts.
MoSJE Signs MoUs with Sivananda Dhanwantari Ashram & Patanjali University under NMBAOn December 24, 2025, the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (DoSJE), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE), signed a Memorandum of Und...
Union Minister JP Nadda Lays Foundation of India’s First PPP-Model Medical Colleges in MPIn December 2025, Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), along with Madhya Pradesh (MP) Chief Minister (CM), Dr Mohan Yadav, laid the foundation stones for India’s first medical colleges under the Public–Private Partnership (PPP) model in the tribal-dominated districts of Dhar (MP) and Betul (MP).What? Foundation Laid for India’s First PPP-model medical collegesWhere? Dhar and Betul districts, MPBy Whom? Union Minister JP Nadda (MoHFW) and MP CM Dr Mohan YadavImplementers: Private foundations partnered with State Government; linked to existing district hospitalsPlanned Colleges: Four in total – Dhar, Betul, Katni, and PannaDhar College: Rs.260 crore; partner – Swami Vivekananda Shiksha Dham FoundationBetul College: Approximate outlay Rs.300 croreIndia’s First PPP-Model Medical CollegesScope: They are part of four planned PPP-based medical colleges in MP: Dhar, Betul, Katni, and Panna, linked to existing district hospitals to enhance healthcare services.PPP Model: Under the Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Transfer (DBFOT) framework, the State Government provides land and administrative oversight, while private partners construct and manage academic and clinical infrastructure.District Hospital Linkage: The colleges will be connected to existing district hospitals, which will be upgraded to meet National Medical Commission (NMC) standards while remaining under state administration.Dhar College: Dhar Medical College spans 25 acres, costs Rs 260 crore, and is partnered with Swami Vivekananda Shiksha Dham Foundation.Betul : The medical college in Betul is expected to be constructed at an approximate cost of Rs. 300 crore.
Union Minister JP Nadda Lays Foundation of India’s First PPP-Model Medical Colleges in MPIn December 2025, Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), along with Madhya Pradesh (MP) Chief Minister (CM), Dr Mohan Yadav, laid the foundation stones for India’s first medical colleges under the Public–Private Partnership (PPP) model in the tribal-dominated districts of Dhar (MP) and Betul (MP).What? Foundation Laid for India’s First PPP-model medical collegesWhere? Dhar and Betul districts, MPBy Whom? Union Minister JP Nadda (MoHFW) and MP CM Dr Mohan YadavImplementers: Private foundations partnered with State Government; linked to existing district hospitalsPlanned Colleges: Four in total – Dhar, Betul, Katni, and PannaDhar College: Rs.260 crore; partner – Swami Vivekananda Shiksha Dham FoundationBetul College: Approximate outlay Rs.300 croreIndia’s First PPP-Model Medical CollegesScope: They are part of four planned PPP-based medical colleges in MP: Dhar, Betul, Katni, and Panna, linked to existing district hospitals to enhance healthcare services.PPP Model: Under the Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Transfer (DBFOT) framework, the State Government provides land and administrative oversight, while private partners construct and manage academic and clinical infrastructure.District Hospital Linkage: The colleges will be connected to existing district hospitals, which will be upgraded to meet National Medical Commission (NMC) standards while remaining under state administration.Dhar College: Dhar Medical College spans 25 acres, costs Rs 260 crore, and is partnered with Swami Vivekananda Shiksha Dham Foundation.Betul : The medical college in Betul is expected to be constructed at an approximate cost of Rs. 300 crore.
Union Minister JP Nadda Lays Foundation of India’s First PPP-Model Medical Colleges in MPIn December 2025, Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), along with Madhya Pradesh (MP) Chief Minister (CM), Dr Mohan...
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MYAS Launches Comprehensive Internship Policy to Build Next-Gen Sports ProfessionalsIn December 2025, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) launched a “Comprehensive Internship Policy for MYAS and its Autonomous Bodies” with an annual budget of Rs 5.30 crore.This newly launched initiative aligns with key targets of the National Sports Policy and Khelo Bharat Niti 2025.Key Details of Comprehensive Internship Policy:Internships: The new policy will offer a total of 452 internships annually across MYAS and its key bodies: the Sports Authority of India (SAI), National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) and National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL).Stipend: As per the new policy, each intern will receive a stipend of Rs 20,000 per month.Eligibility: The internship is open exclusively to Indian nationals, including undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognized universities and sports institutes.Recruitment Process: The internship will be conducted annually, in two recruitment cycles (i.e. in January and July), through a centralised digital platform, ensuring transparency, inclusivity and merit-based selection.Internship Duration: The internship typically lasts 6 weeks to 6 months, with interns placed at SAI regional centers, National Centres of Excellence (NCOE), and under various Khelo India schemes to gain hands-on experience.
MYAS Launches Comprehensive Internship Policy to Build Next-Gen Sports ProfessionalsIn December 2025, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) launched a “Comprehensive Internship Policy for MYAS and its Autonomous Bodies” with an annual budget of Rs 5.30 crore.This newly launched initiative aligns with key targets of the National Sports Policy and Khelo Bharat Niti 2025.Key Details of Comprehensive Internship Policy:Internships: The new policy will offer a total of 452 internships annually across MYAS and its key bodies: the Sports Authority of India (SAI), National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) and National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL).Stipend: As per the new policy, each intern will receive a stipend of Rs 20,000 per month.Eligibility: The internship is open exclusively to Indian nationals, including undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognized universities and sports institutes.Recruitment Process: The internship will be conducted annually, in two recruitment cycles (i.e. in January and July), through a centralised digital platform, ensuring transparency, inclusivity and merit-based selection.Internship Duration: The internship typically lasts 6 weeks to 6 months, with interns placed at SAI regional centers, National Centres of Excellence (NCOE), and under various Khelo India schemes to gain hands-on experience.
MYAS Launches Comprehensive Internship Policy to Build Next-Gen Sports ProfessionalsIn December 2025, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) launched a “Comprehensive Internship Policy for MYAS and its Autonomous Bodies” with an annual budge...
Union Minister Manohar Lal Virtually Inaugurates Commercial Operation of Unit-2 of 2000 MW Subansiri Hydroelectric ProjectOn 23 December 2025, Union Minister Manohar Lal, Ministry of Power (MoP), Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), virtually inaugurated the commercial operation of Unit-2 with capacity of 250 Megawatt (MW) of the 2000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project in Lakhimpur, Assam.About Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project: Overview: The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project is developed by NHPC on the Subansiri River at Gerukamukh, located on the Arunachal Pradesh–Assam border.Capacity Expansion: The project has a total capacity of 2,000 MW, encompassing 8×250 MW, with Unit-2 commissioned, three more units to be commissioned, and the remaining four units to be completed in phases during 2026-27.Power Generation: It is a run-of-the-river scheme with small pondage that generates 7,422 million units of clean electricity annually through 8 Head Race Tunnels (HRTs).About Assam:Chief Minister (CM) – Himanta Biswa SarmaGovernor – Lakhsman Prasad AcharyaCapital – DispurWildlife Sanctuary (WLS) – Pobitora WLS, Hollongapar Gibbon WLS
Union Minister Manohar Lal Virtually Inaugurates Commercial Operation of Unit-2 of 2000 MW Subansiri Hydroelectric ProjectOn 23 December 2025, Union Minister Manohar Lal, Ministry of Power (MoP), Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), virtually inaugurated the commercial operation of Unit-2 with capacity of 250 Megawatt (MW) of the 2000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project in Lakhimpur, Assam.About Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project: Overview: The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project is developed by NHPC on the Subansiri River at Gerukamukh, located on the Arunachal Pradesh–Assam border.Capacity Expansion: The project has a total capacity of 2,000 MW, encompassing 8×250 MW, with Unit-2 commissioned, three more units to be commissioned, and the remaining four units to be completed in phases during 2026-27.Power Generation: It is a run-of-the-river scheme with small pondage that generates 7,422 million units of clean electricity annually through 8 Head Race Tunnels (HRTs).About Assam:Chief Minister (CM) – Himanta Biswa SarmaGovernor – Lakhsman Prasad AcharyaCapital – DispurWildlife Sanctuary (WLS) – Pobitora WLS, Hollongapar Gibbon WLS
Union Minister Manohar Lal Virtually Inaugurates Commercial Operation of Unit-2 of 2000 MW Subansiri Hydroelectric ProjectOn 23 December 2025, Union Minister Manohar Lal, Ministry of Power (MoP), Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), virtually...
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