Fees completely waived off for students studying in Govt college and universities of Odisha. #Education #Reforms

India will simplify nuclear power plant site selection by replacing complex screening with a checklist-based process and shifting initial site evaluation to developers. The reform supports the 100 GW nuclear capacity target by 2047 and aims to reduce project approval timelines. #Nuclear #Policy #Reforms

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has reduced its debt by 43 per cent from its FY22 peak to below ₹2 lakh crore, marking a major milestone in its balance-sheet clean-up.

Source - Business Line


#Reforms

EPFO notified the EPF Scheme 2026, mandating 3-day settlement of PF withdrawal claims and 12% annual penal interest for delays beyond 20 days. The rules reduce advance withdrawal categories from 13 to 3 and allow withdrawal of 75% of the PF balance immediately after job loss. #Policy #Reforms

The India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) officially came into force on Saturday, marking a major milestone in strengthening economic ties between the two countries. Signed in September 2025, the agreement aims to encourage cross-border investments by offering greater legal protection, transparency and confidence to investors from both nations.

The pact replaces the earlier 1996 investment treaty, which was terminated in 2017 as part of India's revised investment treaty framework

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#reforms #trade

Heads of anti-drug agencies from BRICS and partner countries adopted the Guwahati Declaration to enhance cooperation against drug trafficking and related crimes. They emphasized timely intelligence sharing, innovative technologies, and tackling synthetic drugs and NPS. India advocated for a partnership based on trust and real-time data exchange, presenting a zero-tolerance drug policy and a 2026-2029 roadmap. The declaration calls for demand reduction, public awareness, rehabilitation, and cross-border training, aiming for a drug-free, safer global community amid evolving transnational threats.

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#health #reforms

IRCTC has launched its new website today i.e.on July 15

It has the capacity to handle up to 1 lakh ticket bookings per minute.

According to Railways, IRCTC has made four major improvements in the beta version:

Captcha: No unnecessary captchas. No unnecessary pop ups. No flashing graphics. No distracting elements.

Seat availability: Visible across all classes.

Faster checkout: Reduction in the number of steps to book

Easier repeat booking: Saved passenger details.



Here is the link to the beta website - https://www.irctc.co.in/eticket/

#railways #IT #reforms

Bengal government barred panchayat pradhans, municipal chairmen, and mayors from issuing birth certificates after inspections found about 25% fake registrations, with 11,000 fake certificates in one sample of 47,000.

The state cited massive irregularities since 2023 during electoral roll revision, started police raids, and said officers will now issue certificates after integrating with the central CRS portal to restore transparency.

#Policy #Reforms

New video by PM Modi regarding the constitution of a High Powered Task Force on exam #reforms under the leadership of Nandan Nilekani. #Education

MEMBERS OF HIGH-POWERED TASK FORCE FOR EXAMINATION REFORMS

🔘 Technology Expert Nandan Nilekani - Ex Head of UIDAI, driving force for UPI as digital payment platform!!

🔘Former ISRO Chairman S Somnath

🔘 Former IB Director Tapan Deka

🔘IIT Chennai Director V Kamakoti

🔘Former Education Secretary Anita Karwal

🔘 Logistics Expert Amrit Lal Meena

#education #reforms #policy

IAS Officer Tukaram Mundhe ,the head of Maharashtra FDA is on a generational run!!

Recently Tukaram Mundhe was questioned by the Bombay High Court on why only private hotels and food establishments were being raided and food safety measures were been implemented there only and why wasn't any government establishments checked??

Within 24 hours of this Bombay High Court questioning, Tukaram Mundhe raided the Bombay High Court canteen regarding food related safety measures and found several lapses including workers not wearing gloves, head caps and food items not being covered!! Mr Mundhe also raided the Maharashtra State Assembly canteen , findings from which are yet to be made public!!

#foodsafety #reforms

India rejects Pakistani propaganda on the anniversary of Abrogation of Article 370!!

Advises Pakistan to stop blood shed in Pakistan illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir!!

#policy #reforms #indiansubcontinent

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on questions regarding US comments pertaining to India's FCRA amendments!!

We have seen those comments. Legislative matters concerning India are our internal affairs!!

He also pointed out that many countries including the United States of America regulate foreign funding!!

#foreignaffairs #reforms #policy #MHA

⚓ Vessel turnaround time at India’s major ports falls to 48.84 hours in FY26.

📉 It stood at around 96 hours in 2014.

📦 Major ports handled a record 915.17 million tonnes of cargo in FY26. #Ports #Reforms

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#Education #Jobs #Reforms

Government of India is inviting your suggestions for Exam reforms.

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#reforms #education

India’s 647 RSETIs will shift assessments to blockchain certificates and computer-based tests. The network has trained 6.35 million candidates and each institute must train 1,000 a year. 4G now covers 6.31 lakh of India’s ~6.5 lakh villages. #Reforms

UNION CABINET HAS APPROVED A APEX BODY FOR PLANNING OF
HIGHWAYS, RAILWAYS, AVIATION & PORTS INFRASTRUCTURE!!

In a structural reform to supercharge supply chains and support 7%–8% GDP growth, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi has cleared the creation of a national apex body: The Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority (ITLA)

🏛️ Apex National Planning Institution:

Housed under the DPIIT (Ministry of Commerce & Industry), bringing together all major infrastructure ministries – Railways, MoRTH, Ports/Shipping, and Civil Aviation – under a single unified umbrella.

#Reforms #Infra

IRCTC partners with Quality Council of India for food safety, hygiene audit

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Thursday said that it has partnered with the Quality Council of India (QCI) to introduce independent, technology-driven audits of food safety and hygiene across its catering operations on trains and at railway stations.

#policy #railways #reforms

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