India, Feb. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Civil Services Examination (CSE) is conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) annually in accordance with the CSE Rules notified by this Department for a particular CSE. As per CSE Rules-2025, the Paper A on Indian Language is not compulsory for candidates hailing from the States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim. CSE Rules are part of a dynamic, evolving framework. To ensure a level p...
India, Feb. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India joined the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC) at an event organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, at Vanijya Bhavan, New Delhi. The BCIC, launched in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), serves as a one-stop centre providing integrated support services to manufacturing companies and Micro, Small a...
India, Feb. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: BARC has taken-up design, development and establishment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) suitable for deployment as captive power plants for the energy intensive sectors, repurposing of retiring fossil fuel based power plants, and deployment in remote location with no grid connectivity. Under the Nuclear Energy Mission, funds have also been allocated for Research & Development of indigenous SMRs by 2033. 220 MWe Bharat Small Modula...
India, Feb. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To empower independent and regional creators, Government launched 'Create in India' (CIC) Challenges during the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025. These include Resonate: The EDM Challenge, Wah Ustad, Battle of the Bands, and Symphony of India, etc. These events saw participation of 86 creators from 13 states. These initiatives, complemented by the launch of the 'Waves of India' album and showcases featuring reg...
India, Feb. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Lok Sabha Speaker, Shri Om Birla, paid floral tributes to former Lok Sabha Speaker, Shri M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar, in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, on his birth anniversary, today. Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivansh; Members of Parliament; former Members and Secretary General Lok Sabha Shri Utpal Kumar Singh also paid floral tributes to Shri Ayyangar. Shri M.A. Ayyangar was a veteran freedom fighter and eminent ...
India, Feb. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Name of Scheme Name of the project Sanctioned cost PRASHAD Development of Trimbakeshwar, Nashik 45.41 Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI Scheme) Development of RAM-KAL PATH in Nashik 99.14 (Rs. in Crore) The development and promotion of tourist destinations and tourism products is primarily undertaken by the respective State Government/ Union Territory (UT) Administration. The Ministry of Tourism, t...
India, Feb. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Year 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 Total films certified 2031 2777 2837 2687 2248 Challenged before RC 25 46 49 38 55 Challenged before HC 2 4 1 4 10 till date The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) functions in accordance with the Cinematograph Act, 1952, and the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024. Under Rule 37 of the said Rules, the prescribed time limit for certification of films...
India, Feb. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing a range of credit-linked schemes through the National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) to promote self-employment and income-generating activities among persons belonging to Scheduled Castes, with an annual family income of up to Rs.5.00 lakh. NSFDC provides financial assistance in the form of loans at concessional rates of interest under various...
India, Feb. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Atomic Minerals Directorate of Exploration and Reserarch (AMDER), a constituent unit under Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has discovered Uranium deposit in Sikar District, Rajasthan. DAE has nominated Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) as the prospective lessee under provisions of Atomic Minerals Concession Rules, 2016 for the grant of mining lease for the Rohil Uranium Deposit in Sikar District, Rajasthan. Action is in ...
India, Feb. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Considering the prevailing security scenario and threat perceptions, MHA has categorized DAE's vital installations into four categories as "A to D" on the basis of sensitivity. Security audit of these installations are carried out by IB/MHA as per the periodicity prescribed for each category. Recommendations are implemented considering the suitability and feasibility. All operating nuclear power plants in the country are under secur...