India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), in partnership with IndiaAI, has launched the IndiaAI Financial Reporting Compliance Challenge to solicit AI- powered solutions that help in monitoring financial reporting quality and speed up internal tasks. The initiative invites Indian companies and DPIIT-recognized startups to develop an advanced engine capable of extracting data from multi-format documents and validating them...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel INSV Kaundinya arrived in Muscat, capital of Oman after successfully completing its maiden voyage from Porbandar, marking a significant moment in the shared maritime heritage of India and Oman. The ship along with the crew were received by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal at Port Sultan Qaboos here today. The voyage of the traditionally built stitched sai...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi extended greetings to everyone on the occasion of Uttarayan & Magh Bihu today. In separate posts on X, Shri Modi said: "Wishing everyone a happy Uttarayan!" "Happy Magh Bihu to everyone!" Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vaṇakkam! Iniya Pongal Nalvāḻttukkaḷ! Greetings on this joyous occasion of Pongal! Today, Pongal has truly become a global festival. Across the world, the Tamil community and those who cherish Tamil culture celebrate it with great enthusiasm and I am one among them. It is my privilege to join you in celebrating this special festival. In Tamil life, Pongal is a delightful experience, embodying gratitude towa...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 22nd High-Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) was held in New Delhi on January 14, 2026, reaffirming the strong and enduring maritime partnership between both the nations. The meeting was co-chaired by Director General Paramesh Sivamani, Director General, Indian Coast Guard, and Admiral Yoshio Saguchi, Commandant, Japan Coast Guard, who is on an official visit to India from January...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has strengthened regulatory oversight across the edible oil value chain through the Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (Regulation) Amendment Order, 2025 (VOPPA Order, 2025). The amended Order mandates compulsory registration of all manufacturers, processors, blenders and re-packers of edible oils on the National Single Window System (NSWS) and the VOPPA portal (https://www.edibleoilindia.in...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ex-servicemen rallies, wreath laying ceremonies, grievance redressal counters and facilitation help desks are among the series of events organised across the country to mark the 10th Defence Forces Veterans' Day on January 14, 2026. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh graced the main celebrations at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt which witnessed the participation of around 2,500 veterans from Delhi/NCR. In his address, Raksha Mantri...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared the glimpses of Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister Dr. L Murugan in New Delhi today. In separate posts on X, Shri Modi said: "Here are glimpses from the Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister Thiru L. Murugan Ji. @DrLMurugan" "The Pongal celebrations at Thiru L. Murugan Ji's residence reflected the warmth and vibrancy of Pongal. May this festival add j...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Paatil, reaffirmed the Government of India's commitment to protecting rivers not merely as channels of water, but as life-supporting ecosystems. Emphasising that the true indicator of river health lies in the thriving of aquatic biodiversity, the Minister inaugurated several significant and far-reaching initiatives under the Namami Gange Mission at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Deh...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) conducted an inspection drive in Faridabad, Haryana, on 13.01.2026, to assess road dust mitigation measures and the upkeep of road stretches maintained by the Municipal Corporation of Faridabad (MCF), as part of its intensified enforcement under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). The inspection was conducted under Operation Clean Air to assess on-grou...