India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The following are the lists, in order of merit of 243 (155 + 63 + 25) candidates who have qualified on the basis of the results of the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission in April, 2026 and SSB interviews held by the Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence for admission to the 162nd (DE) Course of Indian Military Academy, Dehradun; Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimal...
India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The International Day for Biosphere Reserves celebrates the vital role these landscapes play in protecting biodiversity while sustaining human livelihoods. India's 18 notified Biosphere Reserves, including 13 recognised by UNESCO, represent a wide variety of ecosystems, from the Western Ghats to high-altitude deserts and marine habitats. Their conservation efforts are supported by scientific research, community participation and gov...
India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Khet Bachaao Abhiyaan (KBA)-Rabi 2026 is a nationwide campaign running from 22 October to 30 November 2026. It promotes soil health, balanced fertiliser use, and sustainable agriculture across 34 States and Union Territories, over 700 districts and 50,000 villages, targeting around 50 lakh farmers. Key priorities include balanced nutrient management, natural farming, crop residue management, crop diversification and climate-resilien...
India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today inaugurated the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Addressing the gathering of industry leaders, investors, startup representatives, and senior officials from India and abroad, the Prime Minister noted that this year's summit takes place amid special circumstances dominated by global energy shocks that have underscored the vital importance of renewable ...
India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister in my Cabinet, Pralhad Joshi ji, Shripad Naik ji, all industry leaders, investors, colleagues from the startup world, senior officials, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen who have come from India and abroad. I welcome and greet all of you to the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit. This year's summit is special because it is being held under special circumstances. We have seen how this year has largely been domina...
India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of Pune Metro projects worth around Rs.21,800 crore on 3rd November 2026 at 12:30 PM through video conferencing. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. Prime Minister will inaugurate Pune Metro Line 3, also known as the Pink Line, built at a cost of over Rs.8,300 crore. The project represents an important step towards strengthening Pune's ur...
India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives due to a mishap in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. The Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia from PMNRF of Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for those injured. The Prime Minister posted on X: Saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. My condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover at the earliest....
India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today, shared an article by Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi and Mr Mike Bloomberg on how India's clean energy transition is gathering pace, with solar power playing a growing role in meeting the country's energy needs. Shri Modi remarked that the article highlights the growth of renewable energy, the expansion of rooftop solar and investments in storage and transmission. And how this shif...
India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today, shared an article by Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi, on how India's solar energy journey is opening up new opportunities. Shri Modi remarked that the article highlights the growth of solar power in India, driven by initiatives such as PM Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM. "He also looks at what lies ahead, from solar-powered agriculture and energy storage to manufacturing and green jobs, as...
MUMBAI, India, Nov. 3 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following speech: Shri Binod Kumar, Managing Director and CEO; Executive Directors; senior colleagues from Indian Bank; ladies and gentlemen. Good morning. It is indeed a pleasure to be here with the senior leadership team of Indian Bank at your conference aptly themed 'Leading through Emerging Challenges in Banking'. 2. One of the interesting paradoxes of leadership is that some of the most consequential decisions a leader makes may be...