India, July 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: PM Vishwakarma scheme was launched on 17.09.2023 to provide end-to-end holistic support to artisans and craftspeople of 18 traditional trades who work with their hands and tool. The scheme covers 18 trades, namely: Carpenter, Boat Maker, Armourer, Metal Artisan, Tool Kit Maker, Locksmith, Goldsmith, Potter, Sculptor/Stone Worker, Cobbler/Footwear Artisan, Mason, Basket/Mat/Broom Maker, Toy Maker (Traditional), Barber, Garland Maker...
India, July 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Rajya Sabha today passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, as passed by the Lok Sabha, by voice vote. Replying to the discussion on the Bill, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said the amendments w...
India, July 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: During the last four years i.e. 2022-23 to 2025-26, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has recommended about 3.61 lakh candidates based on the vacancy requisitions submitted by various Ministries/Departments to SSC. Compiled information on sanctioned posts and persons-in-position under various Ministries/Departments of the Central Government is available in Annual Reports of Pay Research Unit, Department of Expenditure, which ma...
India, July 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has undertaken several reforms to streamline the recruitment process and make it more efficient, transparent and time bound as well as to enhance the examination credibility and integrity. Interview for appointment to Group 'C' and Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted) posts has been dispensed with effect from 01.01.2016 so as to expedite the recruitment process and to ensure fairness and objectiv...
India, July 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today moved the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, as passed by the Lok Sabha, for consideration in the Rajya Sabha. Initiating the discussion on the Bill, Dr. Jitendra Si...
India, July 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As seen from the table,the progression has been gradual: Ethanol Supply Year Average Blending(%) 2013-14 ~1.53 2020-21 ~8.1 2021-22 ~10 2022-23 ~12 2023-24 ~14.6 2024-25 ~19.2 2025-26 (Nov-June) 20 Certain misleading claims regarding the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme have recently been circulated in the media and on social media. The following point-wise clarifications, based on scientific validation, exte...
India, July 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme has been implemented through a phased, scientifically validated and consultative process involving NITI Aayog, automobile manufacturers, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP) and other technical institutions. The rollout of higher ethanol blends was undertaken ...
India, July 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Year Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) Intra State Transmission System (InSTS) Total (ISTS + InSTS) 2023-24 6,283 7,920 14,203 2024-25 3,652 5,178 8,830 2025-26 6,009 6,130 12,139 Total 15,944 19,228 35,172 Year Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) Intra State Transmission System (InSTS) Total (ISTS + InSTS) 2023-24 31,820 38,908 70,728 2024-25 39,335 47,098 86,433 2025-26 72,905 40,108 1...
India, July 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Thermal (Coal based) Nuclear Hydro RES (excluding Hydro) Total 2,260 0 650 13,251.26 16,161.26 As per Section 7 of Electricity Act, 2003, setting up of a power plant is a de-licensed activity in the country. Any generating company may establish, operate and maintain a generating station without requiring a license under Electricity Act, 2003 if it complies with the technical standards relating to connectivity with the gri...
India, July 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards strengthening railway infrastructure and enhancing capacity on high-density routes, Indian Railways has approved a Rs.220 crore project for upgradation of the Electric Traction System from 1x25 kV to 2x25 kV on the Wadi-Raichur section of South Central Railway. The project covers a 102 Route Kilometre (204 Track Kilometre) double-line section and forms part of Indian Railways' ongoing efforts to modern...