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GST Collections June 2026 Jump 13.9% to ₹1.95 Lakh Crore

Jul 01, 2026

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India's gross GST collections rose 13.9% to ₹1,94,812 crore in June 2026. Import GST surged 34.6% to ₹60,038 crore, driving the growth. Maharashtra led states with ₹30,714 crore. Net collections stood at ₹1,62,377 crore after refunds of ₹32,436 crore. Data released by Ministry of Finance.

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Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan 2026

Jul 01, 2026

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The Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan 2026 concluded on 29 June in New Delhi. Organised by the Ministry of Rural Development, it brought together ministers from 29 states. Key discussions focused on VB-GRAMG Act implementation and women-led livelihoods. The new VB-GRAMG scheme replaces MGNREGS from 1 July 2026.

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Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram

Jul 01, 2026

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The Union Health Minister launched Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK), a unified programme providing home and community-based care for children from birth to 36 months. It integrates existing HBNC and HBYC programmes. 'At-risk' newborns receive nine home visits in their first 42 days.

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APAAR and ABC System Complete Guide

Jul 01, 2026

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The Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) is a digital repository for storing and transferring academic credits. APAAR is a 12-digit student ID under "One Nation, One Student ID." Both systems support NEP 2020's credit mobility framework. Over 110 crore records uploaded, with 26.30 crore APAAR IDs generated across India.

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Meet Jonathan: The 194-Year-Old Tortoise That Met India's Prime Minister

Jul 01, 2026

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The Aldabra giant tortoise is the second-largest land tortoise species after the Galapagos giant tortoise. Endemic to Seychelles' Aldabra Atoll, these tortoises can weigh over 250 kg and live beyond 150 years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently fed Jonathan, a 194-year-old Aldabra giant tortoise, during his Seychelles visit.

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