India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has invited 100 beneficiaries of PM Vishwakarma from the Delhi-NCR region as 'Special Guests' to witness the 80th Independence Day Ceremony at the Red Fort, Delhi, on 15th August, 2026. The beneficiaries will attend the national celebration along with their spouse/companion. The Special Guests also include women artisans from various traditional trades, reflecting the scheme's contribution towards women's e...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed by both the Houses of the Parliament on 13th August, 2026. The Bill amends the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act) with the aim to bring long term stability in the major minerals sector. The amendment Bill will not take away any of the rights of the States on land and minerals or any tax on minerals collected by the...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the occasion of Independence Day 2026, the Hon'ble President of India has awarded President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) to the following Officers and staff of RPF/RPSF: President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM): 1. Shri Rajesh Lal, Assistant Security Commissioner, Railway Board Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM): 1. Shri Satya Prakash, Principal Chief Security Comm...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw today reviewed the progress of passenger holding area projects at Anand Vihar Terminal and Udhna Railway Station from Rail Bhawan, New Delhi. Union Minister of State for Railways, Shri V. Somanna was also present in the meeting. The review focused on expediting ongoing works, addressing site-related challenges and ensuring timely completion of the facilities. It also covered civil w...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, led a Tiranga Rally within the premises of Rail Bhawan on the eve of Independence Day. Chairman & CEO, Railway Board, Shri Satish Kumar, Board Members, DGs and other senior officials participated in the rally, reaffirming the collective spirit of patriotism and national unity. Indian Railways is actively participating in the nationwide 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, celebratin...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To nurture development of future professionals, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has opened enrolment for the Winter Internship Programme 2026-27 and Term Internship Programme 2027. Scheduled from December 2026 to January 2027 and January to June 2027 respectively, the programmes aim to provide students with meaningful hands-on exposure within India's largest National Highway development ecosystem through live projects a...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, convened the India-Japan Stakeholder Consultation on Skill Development in New Delhi today, bringing together representative from Ministry of External Affairs, State Governments and Sending Organizations, along with Japanese government representatives, Japanese industry representatives, recruitment agents, training partners and other key stakeholders...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar today reaffirmed the Central Government's commitment towards ensuring that no citizen or community is left behind in the country's development journey. He emphasised that the true meaning of social justice lies in ensuring that the benefits of development reach those at the margins and that every citizen receives equal opportunities, dignity and respect. Addressi...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 5th Meeting of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSrC) was held under the Chairmanship of Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, in National Capital today. The meeting was attended by Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Sudhansh Pant, Joint Secretary Senior Citizens Division Smt Monali P Dhakate, Members of the Council, represen...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Commemorating the 150th year of Vande Mataram and as part of the "Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign," a grand Tiranga Yatra was carried out by the Indian Statistical Service (ISS) 2026 Batch Officer Trainees and officers/staff of National Statistical Systems Training Academy (NSSTA), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, MoSPI with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervor. The event commenced with the recitation of the full ve...