India enters into an era of 'Clean, Green Highways', with the successful Technology Transfer titled "Bio-Bitumen via Pyrolysis: From Farm Residue to Roads", an indigenous innovation developed by CSIR‑Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) New Delhi and CSIR‑Indian Institute of Petroleum Dehradun (CSIR-IIP)": Dr Jitendra Singh

India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "This day will go down in the history as India enters into an era of 'Clean, Green Highways', with the successful Technology Transfer titled "Bio-Bitumen via Pyrolysis: From Farm Residue to Roads", an indigenous innovation developed by CSIR‑Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) New Delhi and CSIR‑Indian Institute of Petroleum Dehradun (CSIR-IIP)". This was stated here today by Union Minister of State (Independent ...


Year End Review for the period (January 2025 to December 2025) of Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice

India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. Title of the Bills 1. The "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University Bill, 2025 2. The Finance Bill, 2025 3. The Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025 4. The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 5. The Income-tax Bill, 2025 6. The Appropriation Bill, 2025 7. The Appropriation (No. 2) Bill, 2025 8. The Manipur Appropriation Bill, 2025 9. The Manipur Appropriation (Vote on Account) Bill, 2025 10. The...


ECI to host the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management- 2026 from January 21-23

India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 6 IIMs, 12 NLUs and IIMCs, with 36 thematic groups led by CEOs of States/UTs and national and international academic experts contributing to deliberations. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Vice-President Launches Book "Sing, Dance and Lead: Leadership Lessons from the Life of Srila Prabhupada"

India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India,Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today launched the book"Sing, Dance and Lead: Leadership Lessons from the Life of Srila Prabhupada"authored byHindol Sengupta, at a function held at the Vice-President's Enclave, New Delhi. Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President described India as a civilisational leader whose traditions have consistently emphasised leadership rooted in values, service and inner discipline...


FIRST ADVANCE ESTIMATES OF GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT, 2025-26

India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Fig. 3: Composition and Growth Rates of Annual GVA in Broad Sectors The National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is releasing in this Press Note, the First Advance Estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26 along with its Expenditure components both at Constant (2011-12) and Current Prices. Annual Estimates of Gross Value Added (GVA) at Bas...


DoWR, RD & GR Secretary, V. L. Kantha Rao Undertakes Two-Day Review of Farakka Barrage Project

India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On 06th & 07th January 2026, Shri V. L. Kantha Rao, Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), Ministry of Jal Shakti, visited Farakka Barrage Project & its various components including major ongoing works and reviewed various Technical and Administrative matters of Farakka Barrage Project. Commissioner (FM), DoWR, RD & GR; GM, FBP and other officers from CWC & FBP accompanied ...


Department of Posts and Ministry of Rural Development Sign Landmark MoU to Strengthen Rural Financial Inclusion, Livelihood Promotion and Logistics Enablement

India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major step towards accelerating rural transformation and expanding financial, digital and logistics services for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and rural households across the country, the Department of Posts (DoP) and the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration in support of inclusive and sustainable rural development. (Department of Posts collaborates with Minist...


Personalities like Late Lt Gen SK Sinha are an inspiration to the Govt for its clear & firm policy on issues related to India's sovereignty: Raksha Mantri

India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "As the nation is moving forward with a clear and firm policy on issues related to its sovereignty, personalities such as Late Lt Gen Srinivas Kumar Sinha are an inspiration to the Government," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in a video message during a memorial lecture organised to commemorate the birth centenary of Lt Gen Sinha, a distinguished officer of the Indian Army who later served as the Ambassador to Nepal as well as...


CAQM reviews Inspection Outcomes during 16-day enforcement drive across NCR, covering Industries, DG sets, C&D sites, Road Dust and Biomass Burning

India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 123rd meeting of the Enforcement Task Force (ETF) of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) was held today to review enforcement and inspection activities carried out across the National Capital Region (NCR). The review covered the reporting period from 22.12.2025 to 06.01.2026, spanning a total of 16 days. During this period, flying squads of the Commission conducted inspections across key ...


Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlights agricultural waste can be converted into a valuable national resource

India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Road transport and Highways, Shri Gadkari Ji highlighted how agricultural waste can be converted into a valuable national resource. He noted that bio-bitumen is a transformative step towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. By utilising agro-waste, it reduces pollution caused by crop burning and strengthens the circular economy. With 15% blending, India can save nearly Rs.4,500 crore in foreign exchange and subst...