President’s Medal for Distinguished Service Awarded to Railway Security Officer

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New Delhi, August 15, 2026: On the occasion of Independence Day 2026, the President of India has conferred the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) on officers and personnel of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF). Rajesh Lal, Assistant Security Commissioner at the Railway […]

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MMDR Amendment Bill Aims to Bring Long-Term Stability to Major Minerals Sector

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New Delhi, August 15, 2026: The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 has been passed by both Houses of Parliament, marking a significant policy step aimed at creating greater stability and predictability in India’s major minerals sector. Passed on August 13, the legislation amends the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act,

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PM Modi’s Vision Strengthens Confidence Across Indian Industry: Assocham

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New Delhi, August 15, 2026: The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day message, saying his vision for India’s development has given the business community greater confidence about the country’s economic future. Assocham said the Prime Minister’s emphasis on self-reliance, manufacturing, technology, infrastructure and innovation

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STPI Units Cross Rs.7.73 Lakh Crore in Software Exports in FY26

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New Delhi, August 15, 2026: Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)-registered units recorded exports worth more than ₹7.73 lakh crore during FY26, highlighting the continued strength of India’s software and technology services industry. The export performance underscores the growing contribution of technology-driven businesses to India’s overall trade and the country’s expanding role in the global

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PM Modi Remembers Sri Aurobindo, Highlights His Enduring Influence on India and the World

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New Delhi, August 15, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to Sri Aurobindo on his birth anniversary, recalling his contribution as a philosopher, nationalist, poet and thinker who devoted his life to India’s freedom and the broader advancement of humanity. In a message shared on social media, Modi said Sri Aurobindo’s writings

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Chandigarh Pioneers Digital Rupee-Based Food Subsidy Transfers

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Chandigarh, August 15, 2026: The government has taken a new step towards digitising welfare delivery with the launch of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system for food subsidies under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) in Chandigarh. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the initiative on Friday.

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India’s Forex Reserves Jump $14.1 Billion, Cross $707 Billion

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Mumbai, August 15, 2026: India’s foreign exchange reserves surged by $14.136 billion in the week ended August 7, taking the country’s total reserves past the $707 billion mark, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The sharp weekly increase was led by a rise in foreign currency assets (FCAs), which grew

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India, Japan Work on New Roadmap to Expand Skilled Workforce Mobility

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New Delhi, August 15, 2026: India and Japan are working on a more structured pathway to help skilled Indian workers access employment opportunities in Japan, as both countries seek to deepen cooperation in skill development and human-resource mobility. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) recently brought together officials, training institutions, industry representatives, recruitment

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Telangana to Court Global Investors at ‘Invest Telangana’ Summit in December

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Hyderabad, August 15, 2026: Telangana is getting ready to make a fresh pitch to investors as it hosts the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2.0 from December 7 to 9. This year’s event will carry a clear message — “Invest Telangana” — as the state looks to attract new businesses, capital and jobs. The summit will

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