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India hosts first BRICS Women’s Working Group meet
India hosted the first BRICS Women’s Working Group meeting. The focus of the meeting was women-led development.
International · 1
Sci & Tech · 1
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India restored 21.76 mn ha land during 2011–2020, generating 1.22 bn person-days of employment
At UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Shri Bhupender Yadav said India restored 21.76 million hectares of land during 2011–2020. He also said this generated 1.22 billion person-days of employment.
Defence · 1
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CISF signs MoU with DFI to strengthen counter-drone preparedness
The CISF has signed an MoU with DFI. The agreement is aimed at strengthening counter-drone preparedness.
Sports · 2
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Hockey India announces ₹50 lakh award for women's team after World Cup fifth-place finish
Hockey India announced a cash award of ₹50 lakh for the women's hockey team. The award was linked to the team's historic fifth-place finish at the World Cup.
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Hockey India announces cash award for Indian Women’s Hockey Team after fifth-place finish at FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026
Hockey India has announced a cash award for the Indian Women’s Hockey Team. The announcement follows the team’s historic fifth-place finish at the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026.
Appointments · 5
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MK Sinha takes charge as new J&K CID chief
MK Sinha has taken charge as the new J&K CID chief. The article identifies him as the new head of the Jammu and Kashmir CID.
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Sathiya S appointed as director in NTA
Sathiya S has been appointed as a director in the NTA. The article only states the appointment and the organisation.
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Nagababu takes charge as Andhra Pradesh Green Executive Committee chairman
Nagababu has taken charge as chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Green Executive Committee. The article text only states the appointment and does not add further details.
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Alisha Coelho takes charge of AVoD business at Zee 5
Alisha Coelho has taken charge of the AVoD business at Zee 5. The article text is a brief appointment note and gives no additional context.
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Ashish Chatterjee takes charge as CMRL MD
Ashish Chatterjee has taken charge as Managing Director of CMRL. The article text only states the appointment and does not expand on the role.
Schemes · 4
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PM Jan Dhan Yojana completes 12 years
The article marks 12 years of the PM Jan Dhan Yojana. It describes the theme as banking for all and empowerment for all.
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Government modifies Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana to ensure transparency and timely claims
The government has modified the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. The stated aim of the changes is to ensure transparency and timely claims.
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Nagaland signs MoU with Google to strengthen school education
Nagaland has signed an MoU with Google to strengthen school education. The article text is a short factual note and does not provide further terms of the agreement.
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Nagaland govt signs MoU with Google for school education
The Nagaland government has signed an MoU with Google for school education. The article text is a brief factual line and does not add more details.
Misc · 3
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VIT signs MoU with Columbia University for dual degree programme
VIT signed an MoU with Columbia University on a dual degree programme. The article does not mention any other terms of the agreement.
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Yojana, Kurukshetra and Employment News made free on WAVES OTT; 227 e-books released
Yojana, Kurukshetra and Employment News are now available free on WAVES OTT. The article also says 227 e-books were released.
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BHU signs MoU with Dalmia Group for renovation and development of key university facilities
Banaras Hindu University has signed an MoU with Dalmia Group. The agreement covers renovation and development of key university facilities.