India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today shared Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasising on the importance of protecting and nurturing nature for the welfare and prosperity of all: पालयन् प्रकृतिं राजा सुखी भवति नान्यथा। प...
India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today emphasised that differences of opinion and perspective are natural in a democracy, but disagreements must always be expressed with mutual respect and dignity. He observed that Sant Kabir's teachings underscore the importance of restraint in speech, ethical conduct and respect for others, even when opinions differ. Addressing the Sant Kabir Mahotsav and the foundation stone-laying ceremony of t...
India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today met a delegation from the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) led by H.E. Mr. David McAllister at Parliament House, New Delhi. He said that India-EU relations have witnessed remarkable progress in recent years across a range of sectors and thanked the leadership of both India and EU for taking it forward. Emphasizing the shared found...
India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved to release an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners w.e.f. 01.07.2026 representing an increase of 3% over the existing rates of 60% of the Basic Pay/Pension, to compensate against price rise. The combined impact on the exchequer on account of increase in both Dearne...
India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS), namely, the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM VGSY), a next-generation governance transformation initiative aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat. The scheme is approved for implementation from 2026-27 to 2030-31 (co-terminus with the Sixteenth Finance Commission period). Financial implicatio...
India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme with a total outlay of Rs.1,856.67 crore for the period 2026 to 2033-34. The scheme aims to promote investment, manufacturing, innovation and exports, and strengthen India's position in the global sports goods sector. Announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, the Scheme seeks to strengthen India's sports...
India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS) with budgetary outlay of Rs.10,000 crore upto FY 2039-40 envisages to establish a globally competitive container manufacturing ecosystem in India, reduce import dependence and strengthen supply-chain resilience. The scheme is intended to support new manufacturing facilities as well as expansion of ex...
India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A three-day workshop on 'Telugu Ayurvedic Manuscripts Transcription and Editing' concluded today at the auditorium of the National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH), Hyderabad. Organised from October 26 to 28, 2026, the workshop focused on developing specialised skills for deciphering, transcribing, analysing and critically editing ancient medical knowledge preserved in historical Telugu palm-leaf and paper manuscripts. ...
India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare is organising the 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan-Rabi 2026' across the country from 22 October to 30 November 2026 through its two departments. The primary objective of the campaign is to ensure that farmers receive direct information about the latest agricultural technologies and government schemes through awareness programmes organised in villages. It also aims to raise awareness about the i...
India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) a subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Ministry of Coal, organised a nukkad natak (street play) at its headquarters under Special Campaign 6 to spread awareness about e-waste management, responsible disposal of electronic waste and allied environmental issues. GM (Civil/Wel-TA & CSR), Heads of Departments, officers and staff attended the programme. Smt. Rekha Pandey, Director (HR), encourage...