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- Infrastructure, Initiatives, State Economy
- October 24, 2025
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National Youth Day 2026: Swami Vivekananda’s birthday, and why it still feels uncomfortably current0
- India, Initiatives
- January 11, 2026
Key highlights If you’re a student, a first-job professional, or simply someone trying to not feel left behind by the speed of 2026, National Youth Day has one unfair advantage: it doesn’t let you romanticise youth. Vivekananda’s legacy—popularly quoted, frequently misquoted—keeps pointing back to discipline, self-belief, and the uncomfortable work of building character when nobody
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National Youth Day (Jan 12): What It Marks, and Why It Still Matters in 20260
- India, Initiatives
- January 11, 2026
Key highlights National Youth Day is observed on 12 January, linked to Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary. The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has long framed the week as National Youth Week and tied it to youth activities and programmes. For many people, the day feels symbolic. But it also works as a calendar anchor for
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Smart Cities Mission 2026: What’s Completed vs What’s Pending0
- India, Initiatives
- January 8, 2026
Key Highlights So what is Smart Cities Mission in 2026? Not a launch phase. Not a hype phase. It’s the “after-party reality”: O&M, integration into city systems, and clarity on what’s still pending. What “completed” really means PIB updates provide project counts and investment snapshots—by December 2024, it cited 7,380 completed projects out of 8,075
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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2026: Why January 9 Still Matters for India’s Diaspora Strategy0
- India, Initiatives
- January 7, 2026
(Key Highlights) Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is observed on 9 January every year, and the Ministry of External Affairs notes it has been celebrated since 2003 to recognize the contribution of the overseas Indian community. MEA India The date is tied to 9 January 1915, when Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa. MEA India For a modern reader, the relevance
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Little Giants, Big Dreams: India’s Young Trailblazers Redefine Possible0
- Initiatives, Society & Culture
- December 31, 2025
NEW DELHI, December 2025 — The Bharat Mandapam recently transformed into a hub of youthful brilliance as the Prime Minister engaged with the Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025 winners. Far beyond a mere awards ceremony, the gathering showcased a generation that isn’t just anticipating the future—they are actively engineering it through code, sportsmanship, and selfless service.
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Should Schools in India Have Mental Health Counselors?0
- HEALTH, Initiatives
- December 30, 2025
The mental well-being of students has become a critical concern in educational settings worldwide, including India. The stress associated with academic pressures, social dynamics, and personal issues can significantly impact students’ mental health. Integrating mental health counselors into schools can play a pivotal role in addressing these challenges, supporting students’ overall development and well-being. Here
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