Admin 
NEW DELHI – In a move to transition India from being the “pharmacy of the world” in generics to a global powerhouse in innovation, the Government of India has launched the BioPharma SHAKTI (Strategy for Healthcare Advancement through Knowledge, Technology, and Innovation) mission. A primary directive of this mission, notified in the Union Budget 2026-27, … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR / NEW DELHI – Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s high-stakes two-day visit to Malaysia (February 7–8, 2026), India and Malaysia have officially escalated their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with a specific focus on “Silicon and Sustainability.” The visit resulted in the signing of 11 landmark Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs), centering on semiconductors and green … Read more
NEW DELHI – In a historic step toward achieving universal health coverage, the Government of India has officially notified the expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) to include every senior citizen in the country aged 70 and above. Following the recent Union Budget 2026-27, where the allocation for PM-JAY … Read more
Government schemes, popularly known as Pradhan Mantri Yojnas, serve as the backbone of social and economic welfare in India. Whether you are a farmer, a small-scale artisan, or a family dreaming of owning a home, there is likely a scheme designed to support you. As we move through 2026, several flagship programs have reached new … Read more
Addressing a long-standing grievance of the Indian middle class and global workforce, the Ministry of Finance has officially notified the Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers (FAST) Disclosure Scheme, 2026. Announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget 2026-27, this one-time, six-month compliance window is specifically designed for students, young tech professionals, and relocated … Read more
NEW DELHI – In a move that signals a paradigm shift in rural development, the Government of India has operationalized the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY). Approved by the Union Cabinet with an annual outlay of ₹24,000 crore for a period of six years (FY 2025-26 to 2030-31), this mission targets 100 selected Aspirational … Read more
NEW DELHI – In a move that fundamentally redefines rural social security and administrative architecture, the Union Cabinet has officially notified the Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB—G RAM G) Act, 2025. This landmark legislation, which received presidential assent in late December 2025, effectively replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee … Read more
On the occasion of National Youth Day 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially launched ‘Mera Yuva Bharat 2.0’ (MY Bharat 2.0), an AI-powered upgrade to the existing youth engagement platform. Speaking at the concluding session of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, the Prime Minister described the platform as a … Read more
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has announced the operationalization of 20 new National Waterway (NW) routes by the end of the 2026-27 fiscal year. This strategic expansion, a core component of the Union Budget 2026-27, is designed to provide a high-capacity, fuel-efficient, and cost-effective alternative to traditional rail and road transport. By leveraging … Read more
In a significant boost to India’s plantation sector, the Government of India has officially announced the launch of two major agricultural initiatives: the Coconut Promotion Scheme and a dedicated National Cashew & Cocoa Programme. Unveiled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Union Budget 2026-27, these schemes are strategically tailored for the coastal and southern … Read more