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Centre Approves South Coast Railway Zone with Headquarters at Visakhapatnam

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Union Government has officially notified formation of new South Coast Railway zone under the headquarters of Visakhapatnam.

The new railway zone will be operational from June 1, 2026.

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Japan and Philippines Strengthen Defence Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific

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Japan and Philippines are expanding their defence cooperation through military exercises and strategic engagement.

Both countries are important maritime nations in the Indo-Pacific region. They share concerns about maritime security, regional stability, and freedom of navigation.

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Union Cabinet Approves Two New Semiconductor Projects Under India Semiconductor Mission

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India has taken another major step towards becoming a global semiconductor hub. The Union Cabinet led by Narendra Modi has approved two new semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission.

These projects involve a combined investment of more than ?3,936 crore. Both projects will be established in Gujarat.

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Union Cabinet Approves ECLGS 5.0 to Strengthen Credit Support for Businesses

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The Union Cabinet has approved the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0. This decision is important for businesses that need financial support during difficult economic conditions.

The ECLGS is a government-backed credit guarantee programme. It was first launched in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme was designed to help stressed businesses by providing additional loans with government guarantees.

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India Receives 134 Billion in Remittances in 2024: A Global Migration Success Story

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India continued to remain one of the world’s largest migration corridors in 2024. In the same year, remittances to India amounted to an amazing 134 billion US dollars.

This demonstrates the high level of the global Indian workers and professionals. It also brings out the significance of overseas migration to the economy of India.

Remittances are the financial transfer by migrant workers to their families and communities in their home country. Millions of households in India are supported by these transfers.

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