India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways has successfully completed the final high-speed trial of the indigenously designed and manufactured Vande Bharat Sleeper Train under the supervision of the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS). The trial was conducted on the Kota-Nagda section, during which the train achieved a maximum speed of 180 kmph, marking a significant milestone in India's journey towards advanced and self-reliant rail technology. Vande Bhar...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah extended greetings on the second anniversary of the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. In a post on the X platform, the Union Home Minister said, Jai Shri Ram! On this very auspicious tithi, two years ago, a wait of 500 years came to an end, and Shri Modi performed the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. He...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: # Name of Applicant Category Incentive Disbursed in FY2024-25 Incentive Disbursed in FY2025-26 1 Tata Motors Ltd. OEM 142.13 403.18 2 Bajaj Auto Ltd. OEM - 625.65 3 Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. OEM 104.08 283.82 4 TVS Motor Co. OEM - 320.51 5 Ola Electric Tech OEM 73.74 366.78 6 Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts Pvt. Ltd. Component 2.05 - Total 322 1,999.94 Category of Vehicle Units Incentivised Units ...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Hon'ble Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today virtually inaugurated the Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony for a state-of-the-art High Performance Centre (HPC) at the Sports Authority of India's Netaji Subhas Southern Centre (NSSC), Bengaluru. The proposed High Performance Centre, with a total project cost of Rs.75 crore, will be developed with Rs.60 crore in CSR support from Hindustan Aeronautics...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved the Construction of 6-lane greenfield access-controlled Nashik- Solapur-Akkalkot Corridor in the State of Maharashtra on BOT (Toll) Mode with project length of 374 km with a total Capital Cost of Rs.19,142 crore. This project will provide connectivity to important regional cities such as Nashik, Ahilyanagar, Solapur conne...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu sends greetings to all fellow citizens on the eve of New Year 2026. In a message, the President has said "On the joyous occasion of New Year, I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all Indians in the country and abroad. The New Year symbolises renewed energy and positive change. It is also an opportunity for self-reflection and fresh resolutions. On this occasion, let us fur...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: WAVES In 2025, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting carried out many important initiatives to support India's media and entertainment sector. The biggest among them was WAVES 2025, the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit. Prime Minister Modi described WAVES not just as an event, but as a "wave of culture, creativity and universal connectivity," and encouraged creators worldwide to "dream big and tell your story." PM...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Major Initiatives, Reforms and Achievements of MoEFCC 1. Forest Conservation, Afforestation and Green Cover Enhancement 1.1 Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Campaign Launched by the Hon'ble Prime Minister, the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign emerged as one of the largest people-centric environmental movements in the world. Implemented through a Whole-of-Government and Whole-of-Society approach: 1.2 Forest and Tree Cover Status According to the ...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In the month of November 2025, the Broadband subscriber base in India crossed the 1 billion (100 crore) mark. In the last 10 years, the Broadband subscriber base in India has increased by more than six times. There were 131.49 million (13.15 crore) Broadband subscribers at the end of November 2015, which grew to 1 billion (100.37 crore) at the end of November 2025. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has underlined the importance of benevolent thinking in advancing the welfare of society. Shri Modi highlighted that the cultivation of noble intentions and positive resolve leads to the fulfillment of all endeavors, reinforcing the timeless message that individual virtue contributes to collective progress. Quoting from ancient wisdom, the Prime Minister in a post on X stated: "क...