Update on Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAMs)

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: FY SPIP Approval Expenditure 2022-23 4,346.60 2,233.53 2023-24 3,909.67 1,590.70 2024-25 3,051.15 1,211.02 As reported by States/UTs on AAM portal, a total of 1,80,906 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) [erstwhile Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs)] have been operationalized by strengthening Sub Health Centres (SHCs) and Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in India, till 31.10.2025. The AAMs incrementally provi...


CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF VISIT TO BRAZIL

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Indian Navy, has proceeded on an official visit to Brazil from 09 to 12 Dec 2025. The visit aims to consolidate the robust and growing maritime partnership between the Indian Navy and the Brazilian Navy, an important pillar of the broader India-Brazil Strategic Partnership. During the visit, the CNS will hold discussions with senior leadership of Brazil, including Mr. Jose...


Inaugural meeting of India-Brunei Joint Working Group on Defence Cooperation held in New Delhi to further strengthen bilateral ties

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The inaugural meeting of India-Brunei Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation took place in New Delhi on December 09, 2025, marking a significant milestone in advancing the bilateral partnership between the two nations. Key areas that were discussed include expansion of military-to-military exchanges and joint training, maritime security collaboration, with focus on safety of sea lanes and Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster...


Steps taken to strengthen TB- Mukt Bharat Abhiyan

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (National TB Elimination Programme) is implemented under the aegis of National Health Mission (NHM) across the country. Under TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, to identify undiagnosed TB cases, reduce TB-related deaths and prevent new infections across the country, a renewed approach is implemented. This includes identification of vulnerable population, screening with Chest X-ray, upfront Nucleic Acid Amplification Tes...


INCLUSION OF NEW VILLAGES UNDER VIBRANT VILLAGE PROGRAMME

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: CentralGovernment,has approvedtheVibrantVillages Programme-II (VVP-II), as a Central Sector Scheme, with a total outlay ofRs.6839 crores in select villages in blocks abutting the International Land Borders (ILBs) (except in the northern borders which are covered under VVP-I) including 33 border villages situated on the Indo-Nepal border in Mihipurwa and Nawabganj development blocks of Bahraich district. The focus areas of interven...


SCHEME RELATED TO SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE IN LWE AFFECTED AREAS

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Year No. of camps 2019 24 2020 40 2021 51 2022 66 2023 51 2024 71 2025 74 Total 377 Year LWEs Killed LWEs Arrested LWEs Surrendered 2019 145 1276 440 2020 103 1110 475 2021 126 1153 736 2022 57 816 496 2023 50 924 376 2024 290 1090 881 2025 335 942 2167 Total 1106 7311 5571 Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Global Organic Market Rises; India Strengthens Exports with Revised NPOP and New Trade Partnerships

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Growth in Global Market for Organic Products Year Value of Global Market (In USD Billion) 2019 112.00 2020 129.00 2021 135.50 2022 141.94 2023 147.49 Source: Report of FiBL & IFOAM-Organic International (as per data available) Area under Organic cultivation in Tamil Nadu 1. Total Area (in Hectares) 32430.12 a. Organic 18266.32 b. In-Conversion 14163.80 Details of Organic Operators for Tamil Nadu 2. Total Produc...


PLI SCHEME FOR AUTOMOBILE AND AUTO COMPONENT INDUSTRY

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sr. No. Applicant Name Category 1 Ashok Leyland Limited Champion OEM 2 Axis Clean Mobility Private Limited Champion OEM 3 Bajaj Auto Limited Champion OEM 4 BNC Motors Private Limited (Formerly-Booma Innovative Transport Solutions Private Limited) Champion OEM 5 Eicher Motors Limited Champion OEM 7 Elest Private Limited Champion OEM 8 Hero Motocorp Ltd. Champion OEM 9 Hop Electric Manufacturing Private Limite...


Prime Minister Congratulates Excellency Andrej Babis on Appointment as Prime Minister of Czech Republic

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi extended congratulations to Excellency Andrej Babis on his appointment as the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, today. In a post on X, Shri Modi said: "Congratulations, Excellency Andrej Babis, on your appointment as Prime Minister of the Czech Republic. I look forward to working with you to further strengthen the cooperation and friendship between India and Czechia. @AndrejBabis" Disclaimer...


Vacancies in Ministry of Cooperation

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Number of sanctioned posts In position Number of vacancies including reserved posts 209 118 91 Year Number of Vacancies including reserved posts 2022-23 (as on 01.04.2022) 159 2023-24 (as on 01.04.2023) 120 2024-25 (as on 01.04.2024) 95 2025-26 (as on 01.04.2025) 91 Year Consultant 2022-23 5 2023-24 19 2024-25 18 2025-26 17 (a) The number of sanctioned posts, in position and the number of vacancies, includi...