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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
| RISING BHARAT | News Count (101869) | |
681. Maharashtra Clears Rs 3,659-Crore ‘Nashik Parikrama’ Ring Road To Manage 5-Crore Kumbh Mela Traffic By 2027
- On 21 November, 2025, the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority approved the ₹3,659.47-crore, 66.15 km Nashik Parikrama outer ring road project to manage traffic during the 2026–2028 Kumbh Mela.
- Divisional Commissioner Praveen Gedam chaired the meeting, granting administrative approval. MSIDC will execute the project, with tenders to be floated soon. The ring road will run from Adgaon, connecting major junctions around Nashik’s outskirts.
- Targeted for completion by March 2027, the road aims to ease congestion for over 5 crore expected pilgrims and improve long-term urban connectivity by diverting heavy traffic from central Nashik.
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682. HUDCO and IDFC Foundation Sign Three-Year MoU to Collaborate on Capacity Development for India’s Urban Sector
- On November 21, 2025, HUDCO and the IDFC Foundation signed a three-year non-binding MoU in New Delhi to jointly strengthen India’s urban sector through capacity development and institutional support.
- HUDCO’s M. Nagaraj and IDFC Foundation’s Eby Thomas signed the MoU, outlining cooperation on training, research, advisory services, and multi-stakeholder capacity-building to improve technical, financial, and leadership capabilities in urban development institutions.
- The partnership will support HUDCO’s Urban Invest Window (UiWIN) and engage government bodies, ULBs, academia, private players and civil society to promote resilient, inclusive, and well-governed urban ecosystems aligned with national programme implementation.
683. Delhi CM lays foundation stone of Atal Canteen in Sanjay Basti
- On November 21, 2025 in Timarpur’s Sanjay Basti, Chief Minister of Delhi laid the foundation stone of an Atal Canteen and announced that 100 such canteens offering ₹5 meals will be inaugurated across Delhi on December 25.
- CM said the canteens will provide fresh, hygienic meals with RO water, digital tokens, CCTV monitoring, stainless-steel furniture and FSSAI-certified food quality. Minister said the initiative follows the Antyodaya philosophy to support vulnerable citizens.
- The ₹100-crore scheme aims to ensure no one sleeps hungry and will create employment, especially for women and gig workers. The government has allocated ₹700 crore for slum development and pledged pucca homes with toilets, kitchens and LPG connections for poor families.
684. IWAI Signs ₹3,000 Crore MoUs To Boost Inland Waterways And Industrial Connectivity In Northeast
- On November 22, 2025 it was reported that, During India Maritime Week 2025, the Inland Waterways Authority of India signed MoUs worth ₹3,000 crore to strengthen inland water transport and logistics across Assam and the Northeast, covering cargo movement, water metros, cruise tourism, and navigation infrastructure.
- IWAI signed MoUs with Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd to transport methanol and formalin via IBPR and national waterways, and with the Assam government to develop Urban Water Transport systems in Tezpur, Guwahati, and Dibrugarh using electric hybrid boats and modern terminals.
- Additional MoUs include ₹500 crore for river cruise tourism, ₹1,000 crore with Rhenus Logistics for tug-barge modernisation, and ₹299 crore for cruise terminals. Minister said investments above ₹5,000 crore will unlock the Northeast’s connectivity, trade, and tourism potential.
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685. Maharashtra Sees 11% Drop in Infant Deaths since 2020
- Child deaths in Maharashtra (in terms of absolute numbers) has seen an 11% decline over the last four years, according to data released by the state public health department on Wednesday. Despite this positive trend, public health activists have stressed the need to focus efforts on tribal and rural areas for further improvement.
- Deaths among children aged up to five years decreased from 19,185 in 2019-20 to 17,150 in 2022-23. About two-thirds of the deaths continue to be in babies less than a month old, a bracket that’s the most vulnerable to conditions such as sepsis, pneumonia, and low birth weight. The most significant drop, 15%, has been observed in infant (0-1 yr) deaths.
- Districtwise data collated by Maharashtra govt show neonatal (0-28 days) infant deaths decreased by nearly 9% in four years between 2019-20 and 2022-23. Deaths among children (1-5 yrs) saw a 13% drop.
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686. Rajasthan Tops in Reducing Maternal Deaths with 28 point reduction
- Efforts in preventing deaths of women while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, have borne fruit. In Centre's two successive reports on maternal mortality ratio (MMR), Rajasthan has reported highest decline of 28 points in MMR in the country.
- The MMR in the state, which was 141 maternal deaths per 1 lakh live births in 2017-19, has reduced to 113 deaths per 1 lakh live births in 2018-20.
- A special bulletin on maternal mortality in India, 2019-20, released by ministry of home affairs on November 28, shows that MMR in Rajasthan has reduced to 113 deaths per 1 lakh live births, however, the state has a long way to go as it has to bring the MMR to 70 or below by 2030, which is the target.
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687. UP's 'Har Ghar Nal Se Jal' Scheme Declined Encephalitis deaths to Zero
- In a significant milestone, Uttar Pradesh recorded zero encephalitis deaths in 2024, while reported cases have also witnessed a substantial decline.
- This achievement is particularly important considering that in 2005, the state faced an epidemic of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES), with over 6,000 children affected and more than 1,400 deaths. Gorakhpur, the epicentre of the outbreak, was under scrutiny.
- Citing data from the Jal Jeevan Mission assessment reports, officials stated that 85-92% of households in the affected districts now have tap water connections. "This achievement is credited with reducing water-borne infections and boosting public health resilience. The initiative not only ensures hydration but also fortifies the immune system, which is crucial in combating mosquito-borne diseases like JE.
- A sharp decline in cases was also recorded, with AES cases dropping from 1,472 in 2018 to 116 in 2024, and the number of JE cases falling from 174 to just 5 over the same period.
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688. India & Germany Strengthen Collaboration In Traditional & Integrative Medicine
- On November 21, 2025 It was reported that , From 18–20 November 2025 in Berlin, India and Germany held the 3rd Joint Working Group Meeting on Alternative Medicine to advance cooperation in traditional and integrative healthcare, focusing on system integration and regulatory alignment.
- Led by India’s Ministry of Ayush and Germany’s Federal Ministry of Health, discussions addressed integrating traditional medicine into public health delivery, exploring reimbursement mechanisms, and strengthening evidence-based regulatory frameworks through scientific collaboration and institutional engagements.
- The Indian delegation engaged with German institutions, including the proposed MoU with Community Hospital Havelhöhe to advance integrative care cooperation. Ayush said the partnership will enhance research, regulatory harmonisation, and global access to scientifically validated traditional medicine.
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689. India, Israel Ink Terms Of Reference To Formally Launch FTA Talks
- On November, 20 2025, in Israel, India and Israel signed Terms of Reference (ToR) to formally launch negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement, aiming to expand market access, reduce trade barriers, and strengthen bilateral economic cooperation.
- The ToR was signed by Commerce Minister and Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat. The agreement covers tariff elimination, investment facilitation, customs simplification, technology transfer, services trade, and mobility of skilled professionals, while excluding sensitive sectors for both sides.
- Bilateral trade stood at USD 3.62 billion in 2024–25. Israel expects a tenfold boost from the FTA, while India targets USD 30–40 billion trade in five years. Israel also opened participation for its USD 50-billion metro project to Indian firms.
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690. IIT Guwahati Develops Microbial Technology For Efficient Lead Removal From Water
- On November 21, 2025 It was reported that, Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed an eco-friendly bioremediation method using cyanobacteria to remove lead from contaminated water, with findings published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials and demonstrating high efficiency in laboratory conditions.
- Led by Prof. Debasish Das, the team used components of Phormidium corium NRMC-50, finding its exopolysaccharides achieved 92.5% lead removal. The low-energy technique reduces treatment costs by 40–60% and requires minimal infrastructure.
- The method can also absorb pesticides, dyes, and industrial chemicals, with recovered metals usable for biochar or bioplastics. IIT Guwahati is now scaling the technology to pilot-stage wastewater trials, noting it remains experimental and requires further validation.