TRAI releases consultation paper on the Regulatory Framework for Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released a consultation paper on the Regulatory Framework for Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication. Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communication, Government of India, through its letter dated 01.12.2025, requested TRAI to provide recommendations under the terms of clause 11(1)(a) of the TRAI Act I997 (as amended) on the regulatory mechanism for Vehic...


India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) Launches SHG Savings Account

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), a 100% Government of India-owned entity under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, today announced the launch of its Self Help Group (SHG) Savings Account, a dedicated offering aimed at advancing financial inclusion and empowering women-led SHGs across rural India. Speaking about the launch, Shri R Viswesvaran, MD & CEO, IPPB, said: "At IPPB, our mission is to make banking simple, ...


Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah along with Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia to Launch Nationwide Mobile-Based Disaster Communication Systems

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, in the august presence of Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia will be launching mobile-based disaster communication systems on 2nd May 2026. The system has been developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Government of India to ensure timely dissemination of cr...


Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Signs 70-Year Lease Agreement for Basmati and Organic Training Centre in Pilibhit

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards strengthening the Basmati rice ecosystem in India, the transfer of land for the establishment of a Basmati & Organic Training Centre-cum-Demo Farm at Tanda Bijaisi, Pilibhit, has been formalised through the signing of a 70-year lease agreement between the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), the Department of Agriculture, and the Government of Uttar Pradesh. ...


Invest India Facilitates 60 Projects Worth Over USD 6.1 Billion in FY 2025-26, Generating Over 31,000 Jobs

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Invest India, the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has facilitated the grounding of 60 projects worth over USD 6.1 billion during Financial Year 2025-26. These investments span 14 states and are estimated to generate more than 31,000 potential jobs, reflecting sustained and deepening global confidence ...


DPIIT Signs MoU with Chamber India to Boost Startup Ecosystem and Strengthen Global Linkages

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chamber India to strengthen India's startup ecosystem and promote innovation-led growth. The partnership aims to enhance engagement between startups, corporates, investors, and global stakeholders, while facilitating international linkages and cross-border collaboration. It will also support startups through initiati...


Department of Commerce Notifies Revised Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Schedules for Alignment with Amended Customs Tariff

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Commerce has issued Notification No. 15/2026-27 dated April 30, 2026, revising the schedules under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme. The revisions pertain to Appendix 4R for DTA exports and Appendix 4RE for exports by Advance Authorisation (AA), Export Oriented Unit (EOU) and Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units, in line with amendments made in the First Schedule to the Customs ...


ECI Introduces QR-Based ID System to Strengthen Security at Counting Centres

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


India-New Zealand FTA Elevates Ayush to Global Platform, Unlocks New Pathways for Wellness Professionals

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The conclusion of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marks a significant milestone in India's global outreach in traditional medicine and holistic healthcare, placing Ayush systems at the centre of a new framework for international cooperation. The forward-looking Agreement not only expands India's trade footprint but also opens unprecedented opportunities for global recognition, mobility, and institutional collabora...


LOK SABHA SPEAKER GREETS THE PEOPLE ON THE EVE OF BUDDHA PURNIMA

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: New Delhi 30 April 2026: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla has greeted the nation on the eve of Buddha Purnima. In his message, Shri Birla said: "Heartfelt greetings to all citizens on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. The full moon of Vaishakh is not merely a festival, but a resolve to continuously walk the path of self-reflection, awareness, spirituality, and humanity. The entire life of Gautama Buddha was an extraordinary journe...