SECI Achieves 'Excellent' Rating in MoU Performance for FY 2024-25

India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) has achieved an "Excellent" rating for its performance under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) for the financial year 2024-25. The assessment reflects SECI's strong institutional performance and effective implementation of its mandated objectives during the year. In the MoU performance evaluation, SECI secured an impressive...


PFRDA issues NPS Vatsalya Scheme Guidelines 2025 to strengthen long-term financial security for Minors

India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has issued the NPS Vatsalya Scheme Guidelines 2025, providing comprehensive information on the National Pension System Vatsalya (NPS Vatsalya). NPS Vatsalya is a contributory savings and long term financial security scheme designed exclusively for minors. NPS Vatsalya was announced in the Union Budget for FY 2024-25 and subsequently launched on 18 September, 2024 by the...


Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 'Drug-Free Campus Campaign' at the University of Delhi

India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, inaugurated the Drug Free Campus Campaign at the University of Delhi today, underscoring the need for sustained and collective efforts to protect the youth from substance abuse and to realise the vision of a Viksit and Aatma-nirbhar Bharat. The event was attended by Union Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Education Minister of Delhi Shri Ashish Sood, Vice-Chancell...


Press Conference on India-Led Responsible Nations Index

India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A press conference on the forthcoming launch of the Responsible Nations Index (RNI) was held today at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The Index is being launched by the World Intellectual Foundation (WIF) in collaboration with Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (IIM Mumbai), and the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC). Addressing the media, Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, Chairpers...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, lays the foundation stone of the BSL-4 Bio-Containment Facility of the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre in Gandhinagar

India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today laid the foundation stone of the BSL-4 Bio-Containment Facility of the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre in Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat. On this occasion, several dignitaries, including Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Shri Harsh Sanghavi, were present. Addressing the gathering, Union Home Minister and Minister of ...


Year End Review 2025:Ministry of Heavy Industries

India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: M/s Ola Cell Technologies Pvt. Ltd. has established a Giga-Scale ACC manufacturing plant with an installed capacity of 1 GWh. Since March 2024, the firm has commenced pilot production and is presently working toward stabilizing operations for full-scale commercial production. MHI has notified the Scheme on October 28, 2024 with a total financial outlay of Rs. 3,435.33 crore, aims to ensure payment security for OEMs/operators in ca...


Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan extends greetings on Makar Sankranti, Lohri and Pongal

India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has extended his heartfelt greetings to farmers, rural communities and all citizens of the country on the auspicious occasions of Makar Sankranti, Lohri and Pongal. In his message, the Union Minister said that these festivals symbolise India's rich agricultural traditions, gratitude towards nature and respect for the hardworking ...


Vice-President's Greetings to the Nation on the occasions of Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri, Magh Bihu, Kanuma, Uttarayan, Tusu Parab and other harvest festivals

India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to my brothers and sisters, particularly our farming community, on the joyous occasions of Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri, Magh Bihu, Kanuma, Uttarayan, Tusu Parab and other harvest festivals celebrated across the country around this time,. Observed under different names and customs in different regions of our country, these festivals herald the change of seasons, the Sun's northward jour...


Nine Amrit Bharat Express Trains Connecting Assam and West Bengal to the Length and Breadth of India to be Flagged Off Soon

India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The new year is proving to be a game changer in terms of the rail travel experience. Be it the common man or premium travellers, Indian Railways is all set to bring comfortable travel at an affordable cost to passengers across India. Nine Amrit Bharat Express trains will be introduced soon from West Bengal and Assam to the length and breadth of India, adding to the expanding fleet of modern affordable trains. They will provide aff...


Madhya Pradesh Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) busts MD manufacturing lab with record seizure of 31.250 kg of MD powder

India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In pursuit of the national objective of "Nasha Mukt Bharat", officers of the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Madhya Pradesh Unit carried out a major enforcement operation resulting in the seizure of a massive consignment of 31.250 kilogram of psychotropic substance MD powder and the busting of a clandestine drug manufacturing laboratory. Acting upon specific and credible intelligence, a coordinated team of officers from CBN con...