NHAI Extends 'Clean Toilet Picture Challenge' till June 2026

India, Jan. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: With an objective to further enhance cleanliness and user experience at toilet facilities along the National Highways, NHAI has extended its citizen-centric initiative, the 'Clean Toilet Picture Challenge' till 30th June 2026. The extension of the initiative aims to ensure continued public participation and effective implementation of the 'Clean Toilet Picture' scheme, along with timely processing of FASTag recharge reward linked t...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, pays his respectful tributes to Rajmata Jijabai on her birth anniversary

India, Jan. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, today paid his respectful tributes to Rajmata Jijabai Ji on her birth anniversary and said that she awakened in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj the resolve to establish Hindavi Swaraj and inspired him toward the great goal of safeguarding the nation. In a post on 'X', Shri Amit Shah said, "From childhood itself, Rajmata Jijabai Ji instilled in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj...


BHASHINI Samudaye: Strengthening India's Language AI Ecosystem

India, Jan. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Amitabh Nag, CEO, Digital India BHASHINI Division Shri Tarun Pandey, Scientist E, MeitY Prof. Girish Nath Jha, School of Sanskrit & Indic Studies, Jawahar Lal Nehru University Ms. Sukhna Sawhney, Head - Early Childhood Care and Education, Rocket Learning Shri Shailendra Pal Singh, Senior General Manager, Digital India BHASHINI Division Shri Manu Chopra, CEO & Co-founder, Karya Shri Ajay Singh Rajawat, Senior Manager, Dig...


Shri Dharmendra Pradhan interacts with PM-YUVA 3.0 authors at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026

India, Jan. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, interacted with 43 young authors selected under the PM-YUVA 3.0 (Prime Minister's Young Authors Mentorship Scheme) today at Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, New Delhi. During the interactive session, the selected authors shared brief overviews of the subjects of their forthcoming manuscripts being developed under the six-month mentorship programme. Speaking on the occasion, Shri P...


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addresses the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026

India, Jan. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The second edition of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD 2026), which commenced at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 9th January, culminated today on the occasion of National Youth Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The final chapter of the four-day event unfolded in an atmosphere of high energy and enthusiasm as young leaders experienced the most anticipated segment of the Dialogue. Prime Mini...


25th All India Major Port Cultural Meet 2025-26 draws to a Grand Conclusion at Paradip Port

India, Jan. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 25th All India Major Port Cultural Meet 2025-26, held at Jayadev Sadan, Paradip Port, concluded on 11th January evening after four days of vibrant and captivating cultural celebrations. The event was successfully organised by Paradip Port Authority (PPA) in association with the Major Ports Sports Control Board. The valedictory function was graced by Shri P. L. Haranadh, Chairman, Paradip Port Authority, as the Chief Guest. Add...


Prime Minister shares an article on how India's coal sector has been reinventing itself as a next-generation fuel

India, Jan. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today shared an article written by Union Minister, Shri G Kishan Reddy on how, over the last 11 years, India's coal sector has been reinventing itself as a next-generation fuel."The Minister underscores that coal will continue to contribute to India's journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047, integrating seamlessly with green technologies", Shri Modi stated. Responding to a post by Union Minister, ...


Shri Surjit Bhujabal inaugurates ICEGATE-LPMS integration at ICP Agartala, advancing digital transformation in cross-border trade

India, Jan. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Surjit Bhujabal, the Special Secretary & Member (Customs), Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), today inaugurated the integration of the Indian Customs Electronic Gateway-Land Port Management System (ICEGATE-LPMS) at the Integrated Check Post (ICP), at Agartala, Tripura. The initiative marks a significant milestone in CBIC's ongoing journey toward comprehensive digital transformation in cross-border trade facilita...


Free passes for Full Dress Rehearsal of Republic Day 2026 parade at Kartavya Path

India, Jan. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Event Denomination of Pass/ Registration Schedule FULL DRESS REHEARSAL OF REPUBLIC DAY PARADE Free of cost January 15-16, 2026, from 9 AM onwards till the quota for the day gets exhausted (23.01.2026) (Rs 0/-) The passes to witness the Full Dress Rehearsal of the Republic Day 2026 parade at Kartavya Path on January 23, 2026 will be available free of cost from January 15th to January 16th. The passes can be booked directly ...


Prime Minister pays homage to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary

India, Jan. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda on the occasion of his birth anniversary, today. Shri Modi stated that Swami Vivekananda's personality and works continuously infuse new energy into the resolve for a developed India. "My wish is that this divine occasion of National Youth Day brings new strength and new self-confidence for all fellow citizens, especially our young companions", Shri Modi said...