Lok Sabha Speaker extends greetings to the nation on the eve of India's 80th Independence Day

India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla has extended greetings to the people of the country on the eve of India's 80th Independence Day. In his message, Shri Birla has said: "Dear fellow citizens, heartfelt greetings to you all on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day. Today is an occasion to remember the countless freedom fighters who dedicated their entire lives for independence of the country. Nearly eight decades have passed sinc...


National Commission for Homoeopathy Clarifies Regulatory Position on Cross-Practice by Homoeopathic Practitioners

India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) has clarified its regulatory position regarding the practice of other systems of medicine by Homoeopathic practitioners, with a view to ensuring that the applicable provisions are understood and reported accurately and in their proper regulatory context. As per Regulation 36(y) of the National Commission for Homoeopathy (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Code of Ethics for Practition...


CCRAS-NIIMH Signs MoU with Sevadhi Museum and Indological Research Institute for Digitization of Medical Manuscripts

India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards the preservation, documentation and wider accessibility of India's traditional medical knowledge heritage, the National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH), Hyderabad, under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sevadhi Museum & Indological Research Institute (SEMIRI), Ku...


Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches CBDC-Based DBT in Chandigarh, Paving the Way for Greater Transparency in PDS

India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system at an event held at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh, chaired by Punjab Governor Shri Gulab Chand Kataria. Union Minister for Education, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy Shri Pralhad Joshi and Unio...


APEDA and Government of Tripura Organise International Organic Buyer-Seller Meet to Expand Global Market Linkages

India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, in collaboration with the Tripura State Organic Farming Development Agency (TSOFDA) and the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of Tripura. organised an International Organic Buyer-Seller Meet in Agartala, Tripura, to provide a direct platform for the state's organi...


Logistics Data Bank Tracks 10 Crore EXIM Containers, Provides Visibility across Logistics Chain

India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Logistics Data Bank (LDB) has tracked 10 crore EXIM containers since its launch in 2016. The platform provides visibility of EXIM container movement across the country through technology-based tracking systems. LDB supports visibility across the logistics chain and provides information to stakeholders to facilitate monitoring of container movement. Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Go...


PROVISIONAL ESTIMATES OF WHOLESALE PRICE INDEX, OUTPUT PRODUCER PRICE INDEX, AND TRIAL INPUT PRODUCER PRICE INDEX FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2026, AND FINAL INDEX FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2026

India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Chart 1: WPI Index and Inflation Rate for All Commodities Annexure-I Groups/Major Groups Commodity Weight Feb-26 (F) Mar-26 (F) Apr-26 (F) May-26 (F) Jun-26 (P) Jul-26 (P) ALL COMMODITIES 100.00000 103.1 104.6 108.9 110.1 110.2 110 I. PRIMARY ARTICLES 22.75730 111.6 111.4 112.8 114 116.1 117.2 (A). Food Articles 15.97835 113.1 112.8 114.2 115.1 117.3 118.2 (B). Non-Food Arti...


Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Inaugurates First-Ever Drone Delivery of Tiranga by India Post

India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a unique celebration of patriotism, public service and technological innovation, the Department of Posts today delivered the National Flag, the Tiranga, through a drone from Mandi Head Post Office to Rehardhar Branch Post Office in Himachal Pradesh, marking the first-ever drone delivery of the Tiranga by India Post. The initiative was inaugurated and carried out virtually by the Union Minister of Communications and Development ...


BSNL Greets the Nation on the 80th Independence Day; Announces New Customer-Centric Digital Initiatives

India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the joyous occasion of the 80th Independence Day of India, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) extends its warm greetings and best wishes to its valued customers, all citizens of Bharat, business partners, associates and employees. As India's trusted public sector telecommunications service provider, BSNL remains steadfast in its commitment to providing reliable, secure, affordable and inclusive digital connectivity across the ...


TRAI assesses mobile network quality across Shimla & Solan and nearby areas under HP LSA, during the month of June 2026

India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released findings of Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted across Shimla & Solan and nearby areas Route under HP LSA, during the month of June 2026, for information of general telecom consumers. The purpose of this drive test is to assess and verify real time quality of mobile network services (both voice & data) provided by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs). During the IDT, TRAI...