India, April 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Jamun, has been found to have originated much earlier than previously believed, with India playing a central role in its evolutionary history according to a new study. The study which points at East Gondwanan origin of the genus Syzygium, dating back to ~80 million years ago with India acting as a major centre of early diversification, reshapes our understanding of plant evolution. The origin of Syzygium (commonly known as Jamun...
India, April 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India is strengthening its commitment to sustainable cooling and climate resilience through the implementation of the "India Cooling Action Plan" which is already implemented in over 250 cities across the country, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said today, adding that global warmi...
India, April 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that the world is witnessing a paradigm shift to "Circular Economy" and there is a decisive shift in economic thinking, where the idea of "waste" is rapidly disappearing and every discarded material is increasingly being seen as a source of econ...
India, April 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways is operating special trains during the Summer Season 2026 to address the anticipated rise in passenger demand and ensure a smooth and convenient travel experience. Railways has taken significant steps to ensure smooth and comfortable travel for passengers during the peak summer season by approving a large number of special train services across the country. For the period from 15 April 2026 to 15 July 2026, a total...
India, April 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Rural Development has undertaken a comprehensive review of preparedness measures to ensure uninterrupted implementation of major rural welfare and infrastructure programmes across the country, keeping in view the evolving situation in West Asia and its possible impact on global supply chains, commodity prices and inflationary trends. The Ministry is closely monitoring developments that may have indirect implicatio...
India, April 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ensuring inclusive travel and greater accessibility, Indian Railways has clarified that Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) holding a valid Unique Disability ID (UDID) card will be permitted to travel in unreserved coaches earmarked for Divyangjan in Mail/Express trains. PwDs holding valid UDID cards issued by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), as well as those granted concessional fare facility by I...
India, April 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions will observe 18th Civil Services Day on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Hon'ble Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, will grace the event at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi as the Chief Guest. He will deliver the keynote address. The Civil Services Day is observed annually as an occasion for the Civil Serv...
India, April 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Marking a significant step towards future-ready skilling, the Ministry of Minority Affairs has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Patna under the PM VIKAS (Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan) Scheme. The MoU was exchanged in the presence of Ms. Neha Giri, Director, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Prof. T. N. Singh, Director, IIT Patna, and senior officials from both instituti...
India, April 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions will observe 18th Civil Services Day on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Hon'ble Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, will grace the event at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi as the Chief Guest. He will deliver the keynote address. The Civil Services Day is observed annually as an occasion for the Civil Serv...
India, April 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation , Shri Amit Shah in a post on X congratulates Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for getting 73 drug offenders convicted in first three months of 2026 with harshest punishments. In a post on X, Shri Amit Shah said, "To protect our youth from the scourge of drugs, the Modi govt is ruthlessly demolishing drug cartels and is also ensuring their conviction. Under this mission, the NCB has m...