Department of Telecommunications Organises Webinar on Standardization Processes for Startups and TTDF Beneficiaries

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://youtube.com/@departmentoftelecom?siDALnhYkt89U5jAaa The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, organised a webinar on "Standardization Processes" on 7 January 2026 with the objective of enhancing awareness amo...


PM condoles the passing of Shri Agnivesh Agarwal

India, Jan. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today condoled the passing of Shri Agnivesh Agarwal. Responding to a post by Shri Anil Agarwal on X, Shri Modi wrote: "The untimely passing of Shri Agnivesh Agarwal is deeply shocking and saddening. The depth of your grief is evident in this touching tribute. Praying that you and your family find continued strength and courage. Om Shanti. @AnilAgarwal_Ved" Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Republic Day Celebrations 2026: Veer Gatha 5.0 witnesses record participation of 1.92 crore students

India, Jan. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Project Veer Gatha 5.0, a joint initiative by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education as part of Republic Day celebrations, has received an overwhelming response. This year, approx. 1.92 crore students from around 1.90 lakh schools participated in the project, marking the highest-ever participation since the inception in 2021. One hundred (100) winners have been selected at the national level: 25 from the Preparatory S...


NBA Releases Rs 68 Lakh to Maharashtra Under Access and Benefit Sharing Framework

India, Jan. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Biodiversity Authority's commitment to the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) mandate has resulted in the latest disbursement of Rs 68 lakh to Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) in Wada Tehsil of Palghar district and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra. This disbursement stems from the access and commercial utilisation of soil microorganisms, specifically bacteria from the Bacillus genus, which w...


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...