TRAI releases Recommendations on 'Authorisation Framework for Application-based Linear Television Distribution (ALTD) Services'

India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released Recommendations on 'Authorisation Framework for Application-based Linear Television Distribution (ALTD) Services'. In view of the evolving broadcasting landscape, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has sent a reference to TRAI, under Section 11(1)(a) of the TRAI Act 1997, on 15th December 2025, to examine and recommend a regulatory framework for Free A...


Principal Controller of Communication Accounts releases schedule for Telecom Pensioners Jeevan Praman Camps across Delhi NCR for the month of November

India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. Location दिनांक 1. C-10 Yamuna Vihar Main Exchange Building , Delhi 03.11.2026 2. Laxmi Nagar, MTNL Exchange , Building, Delhi 06.11.2026 3. Nehru Place MTNL Exchange Building, New Delhi 10.11.2026 4. MTNL Exchange Building, Sector-6 Dwarka, Delhi 13.11.2026 5. MTNL Exchange Building, Sector-3 Rohini, Delhi 16.11.2026 6. MTNL Exchange Building Janak Puri, New Delhi 18....


India Hosts 61st Meeting of International Committee of Legal Metrology in New Delhi

India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India is hosting the 61st Meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology (CIML) from 26 to 28 October 2026 at New Delhi. For the first time, India is hosting this prestigious international meeting of the International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML), bringing together delegates, senior officials and technical experts from across the world to advance cooperation in measurement standards, consumer protection and fai...


Raksha Mantri calls for 'Aatmanirbharta 2.0', next leap in defence self-reliance, at SWAVLAMBAN 2026

India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called for 'Aatmanirbharta 2.0' in the defence sector, with emphasis on the development of top-end, state-of-the-art technologies, strengthening Research & Development (R&D), and building resilient supply chains to reduce import dependence and achieve technological superiority, thereby contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. He was addressing the fifth edition of SWAVLAMBAN, the Indian...


DAC clears capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 2.12 lakh crore for defence forces

India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on October 26, 2026, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) i.e. in-principle administrative to various capital acquisition proposals of the Defence Forces at an estimated cost of about Rs 2,12,000 crore. For the Indian Army, approval was accorded for the procurement of High Mobility Vehicles (HMV), Self-Propelled Tracked Gun System, Gun Shot Respon...


INS TRISHUL ARRIVES AT CIVITAVECCHIA, ITALY

India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Naval Ship Trishul arrived at Civitavecchia, Italy, on 25 Oct 2026, during her ongoing operational deployment to the Mediterranean Sea. Prior to entering harbour, the ship undertook a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Italian Naval Ship Carlo Margottini. The exercise featured coordinated manoeuvring drills, communication procedures, replenishment approaches, cross-deck landings, personnel transfers and boarding operations. The...


Raksha Mantri to lead Indian delegation at 13th ADMM-Plus in Philippines

India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will lead the Indian delegation at the 13th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) - Plus at Cebu, Philippines from October 28 to 29, 2026. He will address the forum on 'Exchange of Views on Regional and International Security Issues'. On the sidelines of ADMM-Plus, Raksha Mantri will hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts of participating countries....


WESTERN COMMAND MECHANISATION TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR : CURTAIN RAISER

India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, inaugurated the Curtain Raiser for Mechanisation Technology Seminar 2.0 (MTS 2.0) at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on 26 October 2026. The event was organised by Western Command in collaboration with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM). The seminar, themed 'CHAKRA - Transforming Existing Platforms for Future Combat', is sch...


Prime Minister extends greetings on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti

India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended his greetings to everyone on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti. The Prime Minister stated that Maharishi Valmiki's noble thoughts have remained the fundamental elements of Indian culture and heritage, which will continue to nurture and enrich the nation across every era. He added that his invaluable messages for humanity will forever serve as a guiding light for the citizens...


Prime Minister congratulates Mr. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his victory in the presidential elections in Brazil

India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended his heartiest congratulations to Mr. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his victory in the presidential elections in Brazil. Shri Modi expressed eagerness to work closely with him to further deepen and expand the multifaceted India-Brazil Strategic Partnership. He emphasized that together, both nations will continue to strengthen cooperation across diverse sectors, advance the shared prio...