52 Reforms in 52 Weeks: Major Reforms in Indian Railways Aiming for Systemic Improvements in Efficiency, Governance, and Service Delivery

India, Jan. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw held a meeting with Union MoS Shri V. Somanna and Union MoS Shri Ravneet Singh, along with Railway Board Chairman & CEO, Shri Satish Kumar and senior officials, at Rail Bhavan, New Delhi. In the meeting, it has been decided to bring major reforms in Railways, aiming for 52 reforms this year. The meeting highlight...


TEC signs MoU with IIT Kanpur for collaboration on Joint Studies and Technical Contributions in Telecom Technologies and Standardisation Activities

India, Jan. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Follow DoT Handles for more: - X - https://x.com/DoT_India Insta- https://www.instagram.com/department_of_telecom?igshMXUxbHFjd3llZTU0YQ Fb - https://www.facebook.com/DoTIndia Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@departmentoftelecom The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Inst...


Centre rolls out Rs.235-Crores Port Projects in Tamil Nadu; Sarbananda Sonowal says Boost to Maritime-led Growth

India, Jan. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal rolled out port infrastructure and digital governance projects worth Rs.235 Crs at Chennai Port Authority and Kamarajar Port Limited, marking a major step to strengthen Tamil Nadu's maritime capacity & advance India's maritime-led growth agenda. Addressing the "Viksit Bharat, Viksit Ports" programme in Chennai, Sarbananda Sonowal said the projects unde...


CSIR-NPL Strengthens National Quality Infrastructure with Inauguration of Two Apex Calibration Facilities

India, Jan. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India witnessed the launch of two apex-level calibration establishments at CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, dedicated to empowering indigenous measurement and certification within the country. The CSIR-NPL, the apex institution for metrology and custodian of India's national standards, completed eight decades of diligent service to the nation. The Laboratory had been discharging its responsibilities as the National Metrology Insti...


Prime Minister shares an article highlighting the role of youth in shaping a Viksit Bharat

India, Jan. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has shared an article by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya that underscores the enduring role of India's youth in shaping the nation's defining moments. The article underscores that India's youth have always shaped the nation's defining moments. It describes the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue as a movement that calls upon young Indians to lead from the front, confront national challe...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah chairs a security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir

India, Jan. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah chaired a security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi today. Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, Union Home Secretary, Director (IB), Chief Secretary & Director General Police of Jammu and Kashmir, Heads of CAPFs and other Senior Officers were present in the meeting. Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said that under the leadership o...


Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw to Confer 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar 2025 on 100 Railway Officials and 26 Shields to Best-Performing Zones on January 9

India, Jan. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways is set to felicitate 100 committed employees and officers with the prestigious 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar 2025 in recognition of their exemplary service and outstanding contributions to the organisation. The award ceremony will be held on January 9, 2026, at the India International Convention & Expo Centre (Yashobhoomi), Dwarka, New Delhi. The Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and El...


Conclave on AI for Science Sets the Agenda for Open, Equitable, and Impact-Driven Research Ahead of India AI Impact Summit 2026

India, Jan. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As a key preparatory milestone leading up to the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the Conclave on AI for Science - Working Group Meeting was convened today at the IIT Bombay Research Park. Hosted by IndiaAI, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra and IIT Bombay, the one-day hybrid conclave brought together leading scientists, policymakers, technologists, and innova...


25th All India Major Port Cultural Meet Begins at Paradip Port

India, Jan. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 25th All India Major Port Cultural Meet 2025-26 was inaugurated on Thursday at Jayadev Sadan, Paradip Port. The four-day cultural event is being organised by Paradip Port Authority under the aegis of the Major Ports Sports Control Board. Shri P. L. Haranadh, Chairman, Paradip Port Authority, inaugurated the meet as Chief Guest. Addressing the gathering, he said that culture reflects the inner beauty of the human soul and plays ...


APEDA organises BHARATI Startup Challenge at Indusfood 2026, top startups to participate in Gulfood in Dubai and BIOFACH in Germany

India, Jan. 8 -- 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, participated in IndusFood 2026, during which it organised the BHARATI Startup Challenge to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in the agricultural and processed food export sector. The initiative aims to support export-ready startups by providing mentorship, market access and policy...