Republic Day 2026: Approx. 10,000 special guests invited to witness the parade at Kartavya Path

India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Winners of World Athletic Para Championship Farmers practicing natural farming Best performing farmers who received subsidies for cultivating pulses, oil seeds & maize under 'Pulses Self-Reliance Mission'. Transgenders and beggars rehabilitated under PM SMILE (Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) scheme Beneficiaries of Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) Scheme Trained MAITRI (Mu...


Border Roads Organisation: Connecting Places, Connecting People

India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Introduction Strategic Projects in Border States Critical BRO Infrastructure: Roads, Tunnels, Bridges & Airfields BRO in Disaster Response Regional and Neighborhood Connectivity BRO Moving Forward BRO Panorama: Legacy and Scale Beyond building roads, the Border Roads Organisation is often India's first line of defence against disasters. From the Himalayas to the North East and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, it...


Progress of Area Coverage under Rabi Crops as on 16th January 2026

India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prograssive Area Sown Increase (+)/ Decrease (-) over corresponding period 2024-25 1 Wheat 312.35 328.04 334.17 328.04 6.13 2 Rice 42.93 44.73 25.58 20.98 4.61 3 Pulses 140.42 134.08 137.00 133.18 3.82 a Gram 100.99 91.22 95.88 91.22 4.66 b Lentil 15.13 16.99 18.12 17.66 0.45 c Fieldpea 6.50 - 7.92 8.27 -0.35 d Kulthi 1.98 - 1.98 2.41 -0.43 e Urdbean 6.16 6.18 4.58 4.88 -0.30...


PM pays homage to Parbati Giri Ji on her birth centenary

India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid homage to Parbati Giri Ji on her birth centenary today. Shri Modi commended her role in the movement to end colonial rule, her passion for community service and work in sectors like healthcare, women empowerment and culture. In separate posts on X, the PM said: "Paying homage to Parbati Giri Ji on her birth centenary. She played a commendable role in the movement to end colonial rule. Her pa...


86TH ALL INDIA PRESIDING OFFICERS' CONFERENCE (AIPOC) INAUGURATED IN LUCKNOW; LOK SABHA SPEAKER ADDRESSES THE PRESIDING OFFICERS OF STATE LEGISLATURES

India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 86th All India Presiding Officers' Conference (AIPOC) commenced today in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. The three-day Conference was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Smt. Anandiben Patel. Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla delivered the keynote address at the inaugural session of the Conference. Presiding Officers from the Legislative Assemblies of 28 States, 3 Union Territories and 6 Legislative Coun...


ECI to host IICDEM-2026 from Jan 21st to 23rd

India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Prime Minister salutes the brave personnel of the National Disaster Response Force on its Raising Day

India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Lauding the the courage, dedication and selfless service of the brave personnel of the National Disaster Response Force the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today greeted them on the occasion of its Raising Day. In a post on X, he wrote: "On the Raising Day of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), we extend our deepest appreciation to the men and women whose professionalism and resolve stand tall in moments of crisis. Alw...


INDIAN NAVY SIGNS CONTRACT FOR THREE 'BOTTOM OPENING NON-PROPELLED BARGES' WITH M/s SURYADIPTA PROJECTS PRIVATE LIMITED, THANE

India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A contract for construction and delivery of 03 x 200T Bottom Opening Non-Propelled Barges has been concluded with M/s Suryadipta Projects Private Limited, Thane (MSME Shipyard) on 16 Jan 2026. These Barges are the proud flag bearers of Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative of Govt. of India and will be built under the Classification Rules of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). With this Contract, Indian Navy has exhibit...


INS SUDARSHINI TO EMBARK ON TRANSOCEANIC SAIL EXPEDITION - LOKAYAN 26

India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini will embark on the flagship voyage of Lokayan 26, a 10-month transoceanic expedition, on 20 Jan 2026. Reflecting India's rich maritime heritage and the vision of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam across the oceans, the ship will sail over 22,000 nautical miles, visiting 18 foreign ports across 13 countries. A key highlight of the deployment will be INS Sudarshini's participation in prestigio...


Andaman, Nicobar Islands' biodiversity crucial for environmental and economic security: Dr Jitendra Singh

India, Jan. 19 -- 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 has said that Andaman & Nicobar Islands' biodiversity is crucial for environmental and economic security. The Minister was highlighting the strategic importance of island biodiversity, during his visit to the Andaman & Nicobar Regional Centre of the ...