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Indian Postal Department launches DIGIPIN: Read how it will simplify and modernise India’s addressing system and help in citizen-centric delivery of public and private...

Aditi - 30 May, 2025

DIGIPIN provides a digital representation for a physical location along with a stable location identification. It complements the existing location system by adding precision, stability and permanency.

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Five prototype 5th generation fighter jets will be developed under AMCA Programme Execution Model, private sector to participate in the mega defence project: Rajnath...

OpIndia Staff - 29 May, 2025

Rajnath Singh said that AMCA Execution Model will allow private sector to further bolster indigenous capabilities, Govt-Industry synergy can make India a developed nation by 2047

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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) introduces new Online Application Portal to streamline exam registration and application process

OpIndia Staff - 28 May, 2025

The Union Public Service Commission introduced a new Online Application Portal on 28th May for registration and filling up of application forms online

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Assam government to grant arms licence to indigenous people in remote, vulnerable and border areas to tackle unlawful threats from hostile quarters

OpIndia Staff - 28 May, 2025

In a significant decision, Assam government has decided to grant arms licences to indigenous people living in remote, vulnerable and border areas.

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Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh spar over state-owned Defence manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL): All you need to know

Shraddha Pandey - 28 May, 2025

The row erupted after several media reports claimed that the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to relocate HAL from Karnataka to Andhra Pradesh, during a recent NITI Aayog meeting.

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Union Cabinet approves increase in Minimum Support Prices for 14 key kharif crops

ANI - 28 May, 2025

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2025-26.

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Union Government likely to initiate impeachment proceedings against Justice Yashwant Varma indicted in cash scandal

OpIndia Staff - 28 May, 2025

Based on the report of the inquiry panel, the CJI had asked Justice Varma to resign which he refused to do. This led to the CJI recommending the initiation of impeachment proceedings against Justice Varma.

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What is Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, the execution model of which was approved by Indian Defence Ministry: Here is why it is important...

OpIndia Staff - 27 May, 2025

The AMCA project is a long-term requirement of the Indian Air Force. India had previously developed the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas indigenously.

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Operation Push-back:India continues its crackdown on illegal Bangladeshis and Rohingyas, 742 deported so far

OpIndia Staff - 27 May, 2025

A total of 153 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants were pushed-back through the borders in Sylhet (32) and Moulvibazar (121) by BSF between Saturday night (24th May) and Sunday morning (25th May).

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