India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Chart 1: WPI Index and Inflation Rate for All Commodities Annexure-I Groups/Major Groups Commodity Weight Feb-26 (F) Mar-26 (F) Apr-26 (F) May-26 (F) Jun-26 (P) Jul-26 (P) ALL COMMODITIES 100.00000 103.1 104.6 108.9 110.1 110.2 110 I. PRIMARY ARTICLES 22.75730 111.6 111.4 112.8 114 116.1 117.2 (A). Food Articles 15.97835 113.1 112.8 114.2 115.1 117.3 118.2 (B). Non-Food Arti...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a unique celebration of patriotism, public service and technological innovation, the Department of Posts today delivered the National Flag, the Tiranga, through a drone from Mandi Head Post Office to Rehardhar Branch Post Office in Himachal Pradesh, marking the first-ever drone delivery of the Tiranga by India Post. The initiative was inaugurated and carried out virtually by the Union Minister of Communications and Development ...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the joyous occasion of the 80th Independence Day of India, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) extends its warm greetings and best wishes to its valued customers, all citizens of Bharat, business partners, associates and employees. As India's trusted public sector telecommunications service provider, BSNL remains steadfast in its commitment to providing reliable, secure, affordable and inclusive digital connectivity across the ...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released findings of Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted across Shimla & Solan and nearby areas Route under HP LSA, during the month of June 2026, for information of general telecom consumers. The purpose of this drive test is to assess and verify real time quality of mobile network services (both voice & data) provided by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs). During the IDT, TRAI...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India launched the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) in the Union Territories of Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. The programme was inaugurated by Hon'ble Union Minister of Education, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, along with Hon'ble Governor of Punjab...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, interacted with interns of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) at New Delhi. The interaction saw participation from 86 interns representing over 24 leading partner companies under PMIS. Hon'ble Minister interacted with the interns about their experiences, aspirations, and journeys under PMIS. She also spoke with them on what motivated them to partici...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Award Category Winner(s) Overall Industry Champion Mahindra & Mahindra Limited Top PSU Partners Top Private Partners Pre-Internship Excellence Award HDFC Bank Limited Internship Management Excellence Award Shriram Finance Limited Innovation in Program Implementation Award IBM India Private Limited Innovation in Exit Pathways Award Power Grid Corporation of India Limited Sector Champion Organization(s) Metals & Minin...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ser No Rank/Award Active List After Retirement 1. Hony Capt 438 1365 2. Hony Lt 1803 485 3. Hony Sub Maj - 4225 4. Hony Sub - 776 5. Hony Nb Sub - 5897 1. List of Honorary Commission (Honorary Captain and Honorary Lieutenant) awarded on the occasion of Independence Day 2026 are enclosed:- 1.1. Active List Honorary Ranks. 1.2. Honorary Ranks after retirement. 1.3. Honorary Nb Sub Ranks after ret...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: President Smt. Droupadi Murmu, has approved following Gallantry awards to Indian Navy personnel on the eve of Independence Day 2026. SHAURYA CHAKRA 1. LT CDR SHIVAM KUMAR NAO SENA MEDAL (GALLANTARY) 1. CDR YUVRAJ KUMAR 2. CDR VINEET SHARMA 3. C AVINASH ANNASO, POA (FD) MENTION-IN-DESPATCHES 1. CDR NIKHIL CHUGH 2. LT AJAY JOSE N JOSEPH ...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts with TATA Advanced Systems Limited and NIBE Private Limited for the procurement of Loiter Munition Systems, along with munitions & other accessories, at an approximate cost of Rs 1,577 crore for the Indian Army. The contracts were inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi on August 14, 2026. The Loiter Munition System is a critical equipment develop...