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Deepfakes Threaten Public Trust and Social Foundations, Warns Ashwini Vaishnaw

26-02-2026 / 0 comments

New Delhi | 26 Feb 2026 Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw has raised serious concerns over the growing danger of deepfakes and organised disinformation, saying they pose a direct risk to the basic structure of society. Speaking at the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) Conclave 2026, the minister said rapid technological advances have made it easier than ever to create and spread manipulated content on a massive scale, putting public trust under pressure...

Union Cabinet Approves ₹1 Lakh Crore Urban Challenge Fund to Transform Indian Cities

14-02-2026 / 0 comments

New Delhi, February 14, 2026 The Union Cabinet on Friday approved the ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) aimed at addressing the challenges posed by rapid urbanisation across India. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the UCF will focus on “creative redevelopment of cities, positioning them as growth hubs” while strengthening water and sanitation systems to create modern, market-linked urban infrastructure. The centrally sponsored scheme will provide ₹1 lakh...

Budget 2026: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Launches ₹10,000 Crore Growth Fund to Strengthen MSME Sector

01-02-2026 / 0 comments

New Delhi | 01 February,2026 In a major boost to India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a ₹10,000 crore growth fund in the Union Budget 2026–27. Speaking in Parliament, she said, “I propose to revive 200 legacy industrial clusters… introduce a ₹10,000cr SME Growth Fund… and top up the Self‑Reliant India Fund by ₹2,000cr to support micro enterprises.” This initiative aims to strengthen the MSME sector against global...

Budget 2026: वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण ने संसद में पेश किया आर्थिक सर्वेक्षण 2026

29-01-2026 / 0 comments

नई दिल्ली । गुरुवार को संसद में वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण ने  आर्थिक सर्वेक्षण 2026 पेश किया। यह दस्तावेज बताता है कि वैश्विक अनिश्चितताओं और अमेरिका के टैरिफ (शुल्क) के बावजूद भारत की अर्थव्यवस्था...

Delhi’s New MCD Commissioner: Sanjeev Khirwar Takes Charge Amid Budget Challenges

22-01-2026 / 0 comments

New Delhi | January 22, 2026 The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday appointed Sanjeev Khirwar, a 1994-batch AGMUT cadre IAS officer, as the new Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Commissioner. He replaces Ashwani Kumar, a 1992-batch IAS officer, who has been transferred to Jammu and Kashmir. The appointment was officially notified through an order issued by the MHA and communicated to the office of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. Ashwani Kumar served as the MCD Commissioner from...