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Polymer Currency: Govt Approves Rs 10, Rs 20 Field Trials

India, Aug. 11 -- The government has approved 2 billion polymer banknotes for field trials, comprising one billion each in 10 and 20 denominations. The RBI plans to issue the polymer notes alongside p... Read More


NASA Invites ISRO to Join Moon Base Programme, Deepening Space Ties

India, Aug. 11 -- NASA has invited ISRO to participate in its Moon Base programme, marking a major expansion of India-US space cooperation. The invitation came during the ninth Civil Space Joint Worki... Read More


India Counters FCRA Bill 'Myths', Defends Foreign Funding Rules

India, Aug. 10 -- India has rejected concerns over the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill 2026, saying it aims to improve transparency, governance and oversight of foreign funding rather than restrict lawfu... Read More


TRAI Mandates 1601 Numbers for Utility and Logistics Calls

India, Aug. 10 -- TRAI has directed telecom operators to onboard eligible entities in utilities, logistics and courier services to the 1601-series numbering framework for transactional and service cal... Read More


National River Linking Programme : 30 Projects at Various Stages

India, Aug. 10 -- The National River Linking Programme covers 30 Interlinking of Rivers projects under the National Perspective Plan, including 16 in the Peninsular component and 14 in the Himalayan c... Read More


Groundwater Consumption in India : 247 BCM Extracted in 2025

India, Aug. 10 -- India extracted 247 billion cubic metres (BCM) of groundwater in 2025, with irrigation accounting for 215 BCM or 87% of total extraction. The national stage of groundwater extraction... Read More


RDSS Sanctions 1.53 Lakh Crore for Power Loss Reduction

India, Aug. 10 -- The government has sanctioned 1.53 lakh crore under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) for power distribution loss reduction and 1.31 lakh crore for smart metering. The s... Read More


India, Bhutan Deepen Energy Cooperation, Focus on Hydropower

India, Aug. 7 -- India and Bhutan have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen energy cooperation, focusing on hydropower development, cross-border electricity trade, renewable energy, and transmission ... Read More


US Becomes India's Largest LPG Supplier, Share Reaches 67%

India, Aug. 7 -- The United States has become India's largest LPG supplier, accounting for 67% of the country's LPG imports, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said. He added that the shift reflect... Read More


Cabinet Approves 8,970 Crore Guwahati-Tezpur Highway Project

India, Aug. 6 -- The Union Cabinet has approved the 8,970.20 crore Guwahati-Tezpur 4-lane access-controlled highway in Assam. The 135.87-km NH-15 corridor will cut travel time by half, improve connect... Read More