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18 July 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 18 July 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 75 redeveloped railway stations across 20 states under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) from Jalandhar, Punjab. This initiative, which is one of the largest station redevel…
Read full storyThe National Health Authority (NHA) concluded a two-day National Review Meeting in New Delhi focused on the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Th…
Read full storyMinister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav announced that Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY has facilitated cashless treatment worth over ₹1,90,000 crore nationwide, cementing its status as the world's largest health assurance…
Read full storyThe two-day National Review Meeting on Disease Surveillance and Public Health Programmes was held in New Delhi, organized by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Senior health officials from all 36 States and Unio…
Read full storyUnion Minister Pralhad Joshi chaired a review meeting in New Delhi to enhance India's foodgrain storage ecosystem. The meeting focused on the proposed Storage Policy and the Private Entrepreneurs Guarantee (PEG) Scheme,…
Read full storyThe Government of India has refuted a fraudulent approval letter claiming to offer a loan of ₹5 lakh under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) for a processing fee of ₹350. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has iden…
Read full storyThe Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme has successfully sanctioned loans to over two lakh micro food processing enterprises across India, as announced by Union Minister Chir…
Read full storyOn World Population Day 2026, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched a Monthly Webinar Series on Best Practices under the National Health Mission. This initiative aims to create a platform for States a…
Read full storyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the importance of a secure border, a prosperous border region, and a vigilant society for national security during a recent announcement. He highlighted the Vibrant Villages Prog…
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The Indian government has allocated ₹2,545.50 crore to Andhra Pradesh under the VB-G RAM G scheme, aimed at enhancing rural development. This initiative is designed to strengthen durable infrastructure and expand liveli…
Read full storyUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the benefits of the ethanol blending programme at the Viksit Bharat Conclave in New Delhi. He emphasized the importance of promoting alternative biofuels for energy security and…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Rajasthan and Gujarat on the following day. In Rajasthan, he will inaugurate the Terminal Building of Jodhpur Airport and launch the Modified UDAN scheme aimed at enhancing r…
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Delhi Chief Minister recently launched an Electric Vehicle (EV) subsidy portal aimed at providing a comprehensive platform for information related to the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026. This initiative is significan…
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The VB-G Ram G scheme was launched in Mukkavaripalli, Tirupati district, with a focus on enhancing rural employment and prioritizing farmer welfare. This initiative is significant as it aims to support agricultural comm…
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The Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Abdul Nazeer, emphasized the need for enhanced collaboration between industry and academia during the first convocation of the Central University of Andhra Pradesh (CUAP). He highlighted…
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The VB-G RAM-G scheme, effective from July 1, 2023, has raised Tamil Nadu's contribution to 40%, while the Centre has reduced its share in Centrally-sponsored programmes. This shift is seen as detrimental to the financi…
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Sanjay Jaju has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Telangana, tasked with the implementation of various welfare schemes amidst challenges such as employee demands and the need for central assistance. His role…
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The PM Family Care Tracker has been launched as a pilot project in Gujarat, starting in Gandhinagar, to digitally monitor maternal and child health. This initiative aims to integrate health, nutrition, and welfare servi…
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The Kerala Assembly witnessed a protest by the Opposition Left Democratic Front (LDF) regarding the non-disbursal of benefits under the Sthree Suraksha Scheme, aimed at empowering women. Despite the Speaker disallowing…
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The Bhovi Development Corporation is initiating projects aimed at empowering the Bhovi community through economic activities such as dairy farming, cattle rearing, and poultry farming. This initiative is crucial as it s…
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Rohit Pawar, a prominent political figure in Maharashtra, has raised concerns regarding the 'Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Shetkari Karja-Mukti Yojana', a loan waiver scheme aimed at assisting farmers. He argues that thi…
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West Bengal's government has linked social security benefits, specifically the Public Distribution System (PDS) and Annapurna Yojana, to the outcome of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). This decision has been challe…
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The Communist Party of India (CPI) has urged the United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala to withdraw from the PM SHRI scheme, citing concerns over an alleged RSS agenda influencing education policies. This de…
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The chairman of the Bhovi Corporation has directed officials to clear all pending benefits within seven days, following a review of welfare schemes in Bidar. This directive emphasizes the importance of timely implementa…
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