'Lighthouse Tourism Records Fivefold Rise in a Decade', says Sarbananda Sonowal at the Indian Lighthouse Festival 3.0 in Visakhapatnam

India, Jan. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The two-day Indian Lighthouse Festival 3.0 concluded on a high note in Visakhapatnam, with Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal saying the event helped the city of Visakhapatnam emerge as 'a beacon of India's maritime heritage and coastal culture'. Speaking at the valedictory session of the Indian Lighthouse Festival 3.0, the Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, "The Lighthouse Festival was envisioned as a celebration of people, c...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, addresses the appointment letter distribution ceremony for newly appointed constables of Rajasthan Police in Jaipur

India, Jan. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah addressed the appointment letter distribution ceremony for newly appointed constables of Rajasthan Police in Jaipur today. On this occasion, Chief Minister of Rajasthan Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, along with several dignitaries, was present. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said that today is a very important day for Rajasthan Police and the l...


Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya addresses 'Sports Governance Conclave' organised by Government of India in association with the Government of Gujarat and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)

India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today addressed the Sports Governance Conclave organised by the Government of India, in association with the Government of Gujarat and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad. The conclave was attended by representatives of National Sports Federations (NSFs), State Olympic Associations, and members of...


Photoactive natural protein could reshape the future of electronic materials

India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A newly discovered semiconductor property of a known self-assembling bacterial shell protein could pave the way for safe, environmentally friendly electronics-from mobile phones and smart watches to medical instruments and environmental sensors. Traditional semiconductor materials, such as silicon, are valuable technological tools but come with limitations. They are rigid, require high-energy processing, and contribute to the growi...


Ashwini Vaishnaw Confers 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar 2025 to 100 Railway Officials, 26 Shields to Best-Performing Zones in Different Categories

India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw conferred 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar to 100 Railway officials and 26 Shields to best performing Zones in different categories today at the India International Convention & Expo Centre (Yashobhoomi), Dwarka, New Delhi. The ceremony was graced by the Minister of State for Railways & Jal Shakti, Shri V....


PM to meet German Chancellor Merz in Ahmedabad on 12th January

India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister will meet the Federal Chancellor of Germany, H.E. Mr. Friedrich Merz on 12 January in Ahmedabad. Federal Chancellor of Germany, H.E. Mr. Friedrich Merz will be on an official visit to India on 12-13 January 2026 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This will be Chancellor Merz's first official visit to India. At around 9:30 AM on 12 January, the two leaders will visit the Sabarmati Ashram and at around...


Vice PresidentShri C. P. RadhakrishnanCalls on Youth to Lead India's Journey Towards Viksit Bharat @2047 at Lovely Professional University Convocation

India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today addressed the Convocation Ceremony ofLovely Professional University(LPU) at Phagwara, Punjab, and called upon the youth to combine professional excellence with ethical responsibility in the service of the nation and humanity. Speaking on the vision ofViksit Bharat @2047, the Vice-President said that India stands at a defining juncture as it moves towards the centenary of ...


Ministry of Steel invites applications for Bharat Steel Awards - 2026

India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Steel, Government of India has introduced a new award scheme titled "Bharat Steel Awards" to recognise exemplary performance and significant contributions across critical areas of the steel sector. The awards shall be conferred across the following seven categories- The applications are invited online through the Ministry of Steel awards portal https://awards.steel.gov.in . Guidelines regarding eligibility criteria...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, inaugurates National IED Data Management System of NSG through video conferencing

India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today inaugurated the National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) of the National Security Guard (NSG) in New Delhi through video conferencing. The event was attended by the Union Home Secretary, the Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the Director General of NSG, the Director Generals of Central Armed Police Forces, and the Director Generals of Police of various s...


Union Agriculture Minister holds bilateral meeting with Fijian counterpart to deepen India-Fiji cooperation in the agriculture sector

India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held a bilateral meeting with Tomasi Tunabuna, Minister for Agriculture and Waterways of Fiji, today at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. Both the sides discussed ongoing cooperation and outlined future areas of collaboration. Minister highlighted that India enjoys historical relations with Fiji which is growing further on mutual respect, cooperation and strong ...