Department of Posts Signs MoU with Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to Strengthen PAN-India Sample Logistics

India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) and the Department of Posts (DoP) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a nationwide logistics mechanism for the transportation of pesticide, seed and fertiliser samples to designated laboratories across the country. Department of Posts collaborates with Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoRD) at New Delhi The MoU was signed in the presence ...


Rajasthan Hosts Regional AI Impact Conference, Advancing India's Vision for Inclusive and Responsible AI

India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Rajasthan Regional AI Impact Conference was held on Tuesday, 06th January 2026, bringing together national and state leadership, policymakers, industry leaders, startups, and academia to deliberate on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in governance, infrastructure, innovation, and workforce development. The conference serves as a precursor to the India AI Impact Summit to be held from 15-20 February 2026. The c...


Prime Minister Invites Ideas from Students, Parents and Teachers for This Year's #ParikshaPeCharcha

India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As the Class X and XII Board Examinations approach, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will once again interact with students, parents and teachers in the much-awaited annual programme, Pariksha Pe Charcha. The Prime Minister has invited the nation's #ExamWarriors to share their questions, ideas and experiences that can inspire others. In a post on X, Shri Modi said: "The Class X and XII Board Exams are approaching and so is this ...


DGMS Marks 125 Years of Commitment to Mines Safety and Workers' Welfare

India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, celebrated its 125th Foundation Day today at its Headquarters in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, marking more than a century of dedicated service towards ensuring safety, health and welfare of mine workers across the country.The event was graced by the Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, as the Chief G...


Year end review of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Department for the year 2025

India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Details of key initiatives and achievements of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying for the year 2025: 1. Growth in the sector Livestock Sector is an important subsector of agriculture in the Indian economy. It grew at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.77% from 2014-15 to 2023-24. The contribution of livestock in total agriculture and allied sector Gross Val...


Union Labour & Employment Minister Inaugurates Two-day Regional Level Conference at Goa on 7th January

India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, virtually inaugurated a two-day Regional Level Conference at Goa on 7th January 2026. The conference marked the first in a series of six regional conferences planned by the Ministry of Labour & Employment at different locations across the country, covering all States/UTs and key stakeholders, with the objective to facilitate smooth implementatio...


YEAR ENDER 2025 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, MINISTRY OF LAW & JUSTICE

India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 1. Appointment and transfer of Judges: 2. Tele-Law: Reaching the Unreached 3. LAP ( Legal Aid to Poor): i). Celebration of Legal Services Day on 8th and 9th November 2025 On November 8, 2025, Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 20th National Conference on "Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms" to commemorate 30 years of NALSA and advance the concept of "Ease of Justice." Key initiatives...


India crosses a historic milestone 50,000 NQAS Certifications: A Quantum Leap in Quality in Public Healthcare

India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has achieved a landmark milestone in its journey to strengthen the quality of public healthcare services. As of 31st December 2025, a total of 50,373 public health facilities across all States and Union Territories have been certified under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) - a comprehensive quality framework established by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). This achievement mar...


DRI busts major trans-border gold smuggling syndicate; seizes gold worth over Rs.40 crore and cash worth Rs.2.9 crore

India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major crackdown on trans-border smuggling, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted searches at Delhi and Agartala and busted a well-organised international gold smuggling syndicate, operating from Dubai and Bangladesh. The action led to the seizure of more than 29 kg foreign-origin gold and cash worth approximately Rs.2.90 crore. Based on specific intelligence, on 6th January 2026, a key syndicate member was appreh...


Sarbananda Sonowal mourns demise of former Union minister Kabindra Purkayastha

India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal expressed deep grief over the passing of senior leader and former Union Minister Kabindra Purkayastha, calling his demise a personal loss and a major void in Assam's political life. "Deeply pained by the passing of senior leader and former Union Minister Shri Kabindra Purkayastha ji. He dedicated his entire life to building the organisation from the grass...