India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Recent developments, including heightened security concerns around the Strait of Hormuz, have led to vessel diversions, longer sailing routes, congestion at transshipment hubs and emergency conflict-linked surcharges. These developments have increased logistics costs and created operational uncertainty for export consignments moving to or through the region. In view of the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia and its impa...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister has extended his warmest greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Nav Samvatsar, wishing for a year filled with prosperity and a renewed commitment to national progress. Conveying his best wishes to everyone on the very special occasion of Nav Samvatsar, the Prime Minister prayed that the coming new year strengthens the spirit of courage, self-confidence, and service in everyone's lives. Shri Modi ...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met with the Trustees of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) today to discuss various aspects relating to further popularising India's diverse culture. The Prime Minister met Trustees of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts and explored ways to bring more people into the journey of cultural promotion. During the interaction, the Prime Minister and the Trustees discuss...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India and Malawi held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 in New Delhi between Sh. Manohar Lal,  Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, and Dr. Jean Mathanga, Minister of Energy and Mining, Government of Malawi. The two Ministers reaffirmed the warm and friendly relations between India and Malawi and acknowledged the importance of strengthening engag...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has established regulatory requirements for nuclear & radiation safety for all types / designs of Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) being established in India. These requirements are generally technology and entity neutral. The requirements take account of international benchmarks including the safety standards of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). NPPs in India are sited, designed, construc...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In the year 2024-25, nuclear share in total electricity generation in the country was about 3.1%. The nuclear share is proposed to be increased substantially by increasing the present installed nuclear power capacity of 8.78 GW (excluding RAPS-I) to about 22 GW by 2031-32 and 100 GW by 2047 progressively. The Government has drawn up a roadmap for reaching the 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047 as announced in the Nuclear Energ...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To protect, promote and preserve various forms of folk art and culture including traditional crafts throughout the country, the Government of India has set up seven Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs) with headquarters at Patiala, Nagpur, Udaipur, Prayagraj, Kolkata, Dimapur and Thanjavur. These ZCCs organize various cultural activities and programmes on a regular basis all over India for which they engage folk artists to showcase their...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today greeted the people on the occasion of  Gudi Padwa,  Ugadi, Cheti Chand , Navreh, and Sajibu Cheiraoba. In separate posts on X, The Prime Minister wrote: "Best wishes on Gudi Padwa!" "गुढीपाडव्याच्या हार्दिक शुभेच...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S.No. Name of Monument Entity State Agra Fort, Agra (UP) Ease My Trip Foundation Uttar Pradesh Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Delhi Sabhyata Foundation Delhi Safdarjung Tomb, Delhi Sabhyata Foundation Delhi Western Group of Temples, Khajuraho Ease My Trip Foundation Madhya Pradesh Kailasanatha temple, Kanchipuram (TN) Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited (CIFCL) Tamil Nadu Sun temple, Konark, Puri...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Coal is continuing to ensure reliable baseload power to support core industries such as steel and cement that underpin the economic growth of the country. The coal production in the country continues at a pace matching with the prevailing demands of the consumer and building adequate stocks at the mine-end for maintaining adequate supplies to the consumers as per their requirements with the continued support of Railways. The pit...