Prime Minister pays homage to former Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

India, May 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paid homage to former Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary. In a X post, Shri Modi said; "Paying homage to former Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary." Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the power of perseverance and determination

India, May 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, said that even the biggest goals can be achieved through continuous effort, patience and firm determination. He noted that today the people of the country are guided by this very spirit as they take India to new heights. The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam- "यो यमर्थं प्रार्थयत&...


Prime Minister urges citizens to take precautions amid soaring temperatures across India

India, May 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has urged citizens across the country to take all possible precautions amid soaring temperatures being witnessed in different parts of India. Shri Modi urged people to stay hydrated, carry water while stepping out and extend help to others by offering them water during the harsh weather conditions. The Prime Minister also advised people to remain alert to signs of heat exhaustion such as dizz...


Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu meets Prime Minister

India, May 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru C. Joseph Vijay met Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi today. The Prime Minister's Office posted on X; "Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru @actorvijay met Prime Minister @narendramodi today. @CMOTamilnadu" Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES CONVOCATION CEREMONY OF SIKKIM UNIVERSITY

India, May 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced the seventh convocation ceremony of Sikkim University at Gangtok, Sikkim today (May 27, 2026). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Sikkim holds a distinct identity for its natural beauty, culture and biodiversity. Kanchenjunga, one of the highest peaks in the Himalayas, stands as nature's invaluable gift to Sikkim. The people of Sikkim revere this peak as their guardi...


Union Education Minister, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan holds discussions with senior officials of four public sector banks to overhaul CBSE Payment Gateway System

India, May 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, today held detailed discussions with senior officials of four major public sector banks - State Bank of India (SBI), Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, and Indian Bank - regarding the overhaul of the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) Payment Gateway System. During the meeting, the Minister emphasised the need for a robust, reliable, and student-friendly payment ecosystem,...


PM-WANI Gets Major Citizen-Friendly Upgrade to Make Public Wi-Fi Simpler and More Accessible

India, May 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major step towards strengthening India's digital public infrastructure and improving ease of internet access for citizens, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced a series of user-friendly reforms under the PM-WANI (Prime Minister's Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) framework. The new measures include: The reforms have been introduced through DoT Circular Nos. 1/PM-WANI/2026 and 2/PM-WANI/2026 dated 22 May 202...


Highlights of Telecom Subscription Data at the end of April 2026

India, May 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Particulars Wireless* Wireline Total Broadband Subscribers (Million) 1026.60 46.84 1073.44 Urban Telephone Subscribers (Million) 739.78 43.34 783.12 Net Addition in April 2026 (Million) 4.05 0.29 4.33 Monthly Growth Rate 0.55% 0.67% 0.56% Rural Telephone Subscribers (Million) 549.18 5.23 554.41 Net Addition in April 2026 (Million) 2.58 0.04 2.62 Monthly Growth Rate 0.47% 0.76% 0.47% Total Telephone ...


Multilingual IDY 2026 Handbook now accessible to the public

India, May 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As preparations for the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 gather momentum across the country and around the world, the Ministry of Ayush presents the IDY Handbook 2026 as a comprehensive resource for all stakeholders associated with the celebration. Designed to support organizers, institutions, yoga practitioners, government agencies, educational establishments and community groups, the multilingual handbook brings together essen...


Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia Senator Penny Wong meets Prime Minister

India, May 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi expressed happiness on meeting Senator Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia. The two leaders discussed the growing India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in areas such as defence, trade, technology and ensuring supply chain resilience. They reaffirmed that India and Australia will continue to work together for a free, open, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. In...