22nd SUBROTO MUKERJEE INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, delivered the 'Inaugural Address at the 22nd Subroto Mukerjee International Seminar organised by the Centre for Aerospace Power and Strategic Studies (CAPSS) on 21 Jan 2026. The Seminar is an annual event held in honour of Air Mshl Subroto Mukerjee, the first Indian Chief of the Air Staff and one of the visionary founders of the Indian Air Force. The theme of the seminar was 'NAT...


CMD, IREDA Highlights India's Solar Leadership at World Economic Forum

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman and Managing Director, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), participated today in a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Davos 2026. The session was themed "Scaling Solar Where It Matters: India's Lessons on Rooftop, Agriculture and Decentralized Energy for the Global South." Earlier in the day, Shri Pralhad Joshi, Hon'ble Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy...


POWER MINISTER INAUGURATES EDICON 2026, CALLS FOR FINANCIALLY STRONG DISCOMS AND IMPROVED SERVICES

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Manohar Lal, Minister of Power today said that the power sector in coming times is going to become enormous. The growing economy requires a thriving power sector far more than we can imagine today. In such a scenario, it is crucial for our DISCOMs to be strong, prosperous, and financially empowered, he said. Strong DISCOMs means improved services and greater sensitivity towards needs of consumers. The minister was delivering ...


GSI Presents Exploration Action Plan for Field Season 2026-27 with Focus on Critical Minerals

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Asit Saha, DG, GSI welcoming Shri Piyush Goyal, Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Chairman CGPB at the 65th Central Geological Programming Board Meeting Inauguration of 65th CGPB Meeting by Shri Piyush Goyal, Secretary, Ministry of Mines along with other dignitaries with a traditional lamp lighting Address of Shri Piyush Goyal, Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Chairman CGPB at the 65th Central Geological Programming Board Mee...


Lucknow Leads as UP's First Zero Fresh Waste Dump City

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: With the launch of the Shivari Solid Waste Management Plant, Lucknow marks a major milestone in urban sustainability, achieving 100% scientific processing of municipal solid waste under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban. Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is a fast-expanding urban hub with nearly 40 lakh residents and 7.5 lakh establishments. This rapid growth brings complex challenges in waste management and environmental susta...


NIFT Marks 40 Years with International Conference on 'Design for Inclusive Futures' at Mumbai Campus

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To mark the celebrations of 40th Foundation Day, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) will host the NIFT International Conference 2026, titled "Design for Inclusive Futures", on 22 and 23 January 2026 at its Mumbai campus. Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, and Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Smt Neelam Shami Rao, will grace the occasion as chief guests and will also unveil the NIFT Timeline Wall and re...


TRAI-STPI Pre-Summit Event on 'AI in Telecommunication' Explores Cutting-edge Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Network Transformation and Customer Experience

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), in collaboration with the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), today organised a Pre-Summit Event of the India - AI Impact Summit 2026 on the theme "AI in Telecommunication" at the STPI Conference Facility in East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi. The event brought together senior officials and representatives from telecom service providers, OEMs, startups and research institutions to ...


MoPNG Organises High-Level Upstream Engagements on Financing, Regulatory Reforms and Promotion of New Exploration Bid Rounds

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) organised a series of upstream-focused engagements in Mumbai on 19 January 2026. The day-long programme witnessed strong and diverse participation from domestic and international upstream operators, E&P service providers, global consulting firms, leading public and private sector financial institutions, insurers, academia and industry experts, reflecting the growing interest across...


Dr Jitendra Singh interacts with journalists at Media Round Table

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today said that India is at a decisive inflection point in its nuclear energy programme, with reforms aimed at strengthening energy security while maintaining the highest safety standards. Interacting with journalists at a Media Round Table, on a wid...


ALL-INDIA CONSUMER PRICE INDEX NUMBERS FOR AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL LABOURERS - DECEMBER, 2025

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Index November, 2025 December, 2025 General AL 137.40 137.12 RL 137.30 137.03 Food AL 138.49 137.79 RL 138.25 137.55 Inflation (%) November, 2025 December, 2025 General AL -0.66 0.04 RL -0.47 0.11 Food AL -2.95 -1.80 RL -2.70 -1.73 Group Agricultural Labourers Rural Labourers November, 2025 December, 2025 November, 2025 December, 2025 General Index 137.40 137.12 137.30 137.03 Food and N...