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Swachh Seva Aankalan Launched to Assess Rural Sanitation

India, Sept. 16 -- Union Minister for Jal Shakti C R Patil launched Swachh Seva Aankalan (SSA) on September 15, 2026, during a virtual meeting with States and Union Territories. Minister of State for ... Read More


Cabinet Raises EPFO Wage Ceiling to Rs 25,000, 51 Lakh to Benefit

India, Sept. 16 -- The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved raising the wage ceiling for mandatory EPFO coverage from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month. The decision is ... Read More


SEMICON India 2026: PM Modi to Inaugurate Chip Industry Event

India, Sept. 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 on September 17, as India steps up efforts to strengthen its position in the global semiconducto... Read More


PMAY-U: Over 1 Crore Houses Delivered to Urban Poor

India, Sept. 16 -- The government has said that 1.25 crore houses have been sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) and PMAY-U 2.0, with more than 1 crore pucca houses completed and... Read More


India, US Strengthen Energy Security Partnership in Houston

India, Sept. 16 -- Union Power Minister Manohar Lal and US Energy Secretary Chris Wright reaffirmed cooperation under the US-India Energy Security Partnership during a bilateral meeting in Houston. Di... Read More


UPI New Framework Explained: Charges, MDR Rules and Limits

India, Sept. 16 -- The new UPI framework does not change charges for person-to-person (P2P) transactions. According to the Finance Ministry, individuals will continue to make P2P UPI payments complete... Read More


UPI Payments Up to Rs 2,000 Remain Free of Bank Charges

India, Sept. 15 -- The government has clarified that banks and system providers cannot impose charges on UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000. The Finance Ministry issued a gazette notification under the P... Read More


Govt to Roll Out Faceless Trade System for Exporters, Importers

India, Sept. 15 -- The Commerce Ministry is moving ahead with a new faceless trade facilitation system to simplify the processing of applications for exporters and importers. The initiative is being i... Read More


Centre Launches Special Campaign 6.0 With E-Waste Focus

India, Sept. 15 -- The Central government has announced Special Campaign 6.0, which will be conducted from October 2 to 31, 2026, with a specific emphasis on effective collection, segregation and disp... Read More


BHEL Wins Second Rajbhasha Keerti Award 2025-26

India, Sept. 15 -- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has been honoured with the Rajbhasha Keerti Puraskar 2025-26 for its excellent implementation of the Official Language. The company secured t... Read More