Union Health Minister, Shri J.P. Nadda addresses 39th Convocation of Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, addressed the 39th Convocation Ceremony of Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, today. Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh and Dr. Vinod K. Paul, Former Member, NITI Aayog, Government of India, were also present on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, Shri Nadda congratula...


Government Strengthens Public Sector Banks Through Strategic Workforce Expansion

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has been undertaking sustained and targeted measures to strengthen human resource capacity in Public Sector Banks (PSBs) through calibrated workforce expansion, improved operational efficiency, and governance-oriented reforms. A well-calibrated scale of recruitment is a cornerstone of sound human resource management, ensuring optimal staffing and...


National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) Strengthens India's Stressed Asset Resolution Framework, Accelerates Recoveries in FY 2025-26

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) has emerged as a cornerstone of India's stressed asset resolution architecture, playing an important role in supporting the banking sector's balance sheet strengthening. By bringing together large stressed exposures and facilitating their resolution through transparent and market-based mechanisms, NARCL has contributed to improving recovery outcomes and unlocking value for ...


UPI completes 10 glorious years, Emerges as World's Largest Real-Time Payments Platform, Anchoring India's Digital Economy

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: INDIA CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF UPI 24,162 Crore Rs.314 Lakh Crore 66 Crore Rs.0.86 Lakh Crore UPI AT A GLANCE : KEY STATISTICS (NPCI) Annual Transaction Volume (FY2025-26) 24,161.69 Crore Annual Transaction Value (FY2025-26) Rs.314 Lakh Crore YoY Volume Growth (2025-2026) 30.0% YoY Value Growth (2025-2026) 20.59% Daily Average Transactions (2025) 66 Crore Record Monthly Volume (March 2026) 2264 Crore (peak) Record ...


Government notifies revised Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED)/Road and Infrastructure Cess (RIC)] rate on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for next fortnight beginning 1st May, 2026

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Export levies [Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED)/Road and Infrastructure Cess (RIC)] on the exports of petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) were introduced with effect from 27th March, 2026 so as to ensure domestic availability of petroleum products by disincentivising exports in the backdrop of the West Asia crises. The rates are being revised on a fortnightly basis and the last such revision was undertaken with eff...


Op Sindoor demonstrated a shift from old mindset of issuing diplomatic statements on terror attacks, it showcased PM Modi-led Govt's unwavering commitment through decisive action: Raksha Mantri

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "Operation Sindoor conveyed an unequivocal global message that India is no longer bound by the old mindset of merely issuing diplomatic statements when terror attacks are perpetrated on its soil, and that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi-led Government has moved beyond mere intent and rhetoric by demonstrating its unwavering commitment through decisive action," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh as he addressed a National Secu...


Raksha Mantri holds bilateral talks with Italian Defence Minister in New Delhi

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Minister of Defence of Italy Mr Guido Crosetto at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on April 30, 2026. Both Ministers reiterated that the India-Italy Strategic Partnership is based on shared values of peace, stability, freedom, and mutual respect. In a post on X, Raksha Mantri stated that he and his Italian counterpart discussed a wide range of regional and global...


Indian Army Successfully Conducts 'Op Netra 1.0', High-Altitude Mega Eye Camp in Leh, Ladakh

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a landmark achievement in high-altitude medical care and humanitarian outreach, the Indian Army successfully conducted a four-day Advanced Surgical Eye Camp, 'Op Netra 1.0,' at 153 General Hospital, Leh from April 27-30, 2026. The camp was inaugurated by GOC 14 Corps, Lt Gen Hitesh Bhalla. A testament to seamless civil-military cooperation, the camp facilitated screening of a total 950 patients from across seven districts of L...


Interaction between Indian Coast Guard and M/S Fincantieri (Italy)

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Coast Guard hosted an Italian delegation, including senior representatives from M/S Fincantieri, at Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi, on 30 April 2026. Discussions focused on collaboration with Indian shipyards for future projects, highlighting advanced design features such as resilient hulls for higher sea states, enhanced bollard pull, integrated firefighting systems, and hybrid/electric propulsion. The dialogue al...


Union Home Minister & Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah to Inaugurate multiple Dairy Infrastructure and Cooperative Initiatives in Ladakh

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards strengthening cooperative-led rural development and boosting the dairy sector in the Union Territory of Ladakh, the Hon'ble Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, will inaugurate a series of key initiatives at a programme to be held at the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (CIBS), Leh on May 1, 2026. Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Shri Shri Raj...