Namami Gange Logs 524 Sanctioned Projects, 355 Completed As River Clean-up Expands Beyond Sewage Treatment
The Centre’s Namami Gange programme has moved well beyond a narrow river-cleaning mission into a
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Government Says Multi-layered Safeguards Are In Place To Curb Fake News Across Print, Tv And Digital Media
According to the ministry, the FCU verifies questionable claims through authorised sources and then publishes corrected information on its social media platforms for wider dissemination, including in border districts. During Operation Sindoor, the unit actively flagged misinformation circulating online, while the ministry also ordered the blocking of more than 1,400 digital media URLs carrying what it described as false, misleading, anti-India and communally sensitive content, much of it traced to Pakistan-based social media accounts and material inciting hostility against the Indian Armed Forces.
India’s Multi-Hazard Early Warning System Emerges as a Strategic Shield for National Resilience
The MHEW-DSS represents a shift from fragmented and partially manual forecasting processes to an integrated, automated and impact-based early warning architecture. According to the PIB release, more than 90 per cent of weather data collection, quality checks and integration are now automated, while over 95 per cent of numerical weather prediction model inputs are being used in forecasting.
Holding Areas, Access Control and AI CCTV: Railways Rolls Out New Passenger Management Plan
New Delhi Railway Station has already become the first example of this model in operation. According to the government, the station’s holding area is now serving passengers with a range of amenities including additional ticket counters, automatic ticket vending machines, public announcement systems, electronic train information boards, CCTV surveillance, luggage scanners, door frame metal detectors, uninterrupted power supply, improved lighting, high-volume low-speed fans, fire-fighting and lightning protection systems, RO drinking water and separate toilets for men, women and Divyangjan passengers. Similar arrangements are planned for the remaining stations, though implementation timelines will depend on planning and execution at each location.
UIDAI Expands Multi-Modal Aadhaar Authentication, Strengthens Systems to Reduce Service Disruptions
Aadhaar, maintained by UIDAI, is currently the world’s largest biometric identity system, covering around 134 crore live Aadhaar holders. The platform has so far recorded more than 17,000 crore authentication transactions, reflecting its vast integration into India’s governance and service delivery architecture.
Poshan Tracker’s Facial Recognition System Strengthens Last-Mile Delivery of Take-Home Rations
Mission Poshan 2.0 is a universal self-selecting umbrella scheme that is open to all eligible beneficiaries, including children below six years of age, pregnant women, lactating mothers, and adolescent girls aged 14 to 18 in the Northeastern States and Aspirational Districts. The implementation of services under the scheme, including delivery mechanisms, is the responsibility of States and Union Territories.
New National Expert Committee to Shape India’s Response to Invasive Alien Species
The move comes after the National Green Tribunal, in a suo motu matter numbered O.A. No. 162/2023, flagged invasive alien species as a serious threat to India’s native biodiversity, agriculture, food security, public health, and wildlife health. Acting on that concern, and backed by advisory input from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the NBA has now brought together a multi-disciplinary body to create a more coordinated national response.
ECI Expands Postal Ballot Access for Elderly, PwDs, Service Voters and Polling Personnel in Upcoming Assembly Elections
The Election Commission had earlier announced the schedule for the General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, along with bye-elections in six states, on March 15, 2026. Following this, election notifications for Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry were issued on March 16, 2026.
CARA Issues Nationwide Directions to Strengthen Adoption Procedures and Safeguard Children’s Identity
The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), a statutory body functioning under the Ministry of Women
District-Level Early Warning Systems Operational Across Vulnerable Regions in India: Government
These warnings are disseminated through multiple channels to ensure wide accessibility. The information is shared via the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP), mobile applications, official websites, social media platforms, SMS alerts, and messaging services, allowing authorities and citizens to receive timely weather alerts.