India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed that it is a proud moment for every Indian, sharing his delight that Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. He noted that Sarnath has a close association with Lord Buddha, whose timeless message of wisdom, compassion and harmony inspires the world. Shri Modi highlighted that this recognition celebrates India's profound civilisational and spi...
India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today conveyed his greetings on the sacred occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi. He noted that this auspicious day is about the eternal message of devotion and compassion. Shri Modi prayed that Bhagwan Vitthal's blessings bring joy, harmony and prosperity, and guide everyone towards a better society. The Prime Minister also wished that He may strengthen our resolve to serve and work tirelessly for the wel...
India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will interact with participants of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 on 26 July 2026 at 4:30 PM via video conferencing. The Viksit Vibrant Village Programme, implemented through MY Bharat, has been conceptualised to realise Prime Minister's vision of treating India's border villages as the first villages of the nation and making them active partners in the journey towards Viksit Bharat. ...
India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla paid floral tributes to former Lok Sabha Speaker, Shri Somnath Chatterjee in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, on his birth anniversary, today. Members of Parliament, former Members of Parliament and other dignitaries also paid floral tributes to Shri Somnath Chatterjee in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, on this occasion. Secretary-General, Lok Sabha, Shri Utpal Kumar Singh also paid tribut...
India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Hon'ble Chairman Rajya Sabha, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, inaugurated the two-day Orientation Programme 'Prarambh' for the newly elected/nominated Members of the Rajya Sabha in the biennial elections of 2026 today. The inaugural function was attended by the Hon'ble Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivansh; Hon'ble Members of Parliament; Secretary-General of Rajya Sabha, Shri P.C. Mody, and senior officers of the Rajya Sabha Secret...
India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush, and Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, has urged the Government of India to commemorate the 150th Prakat Din of the revered saint Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj by issuing a Rs.150 commemorative coin and a commemorative postage stamp. In letters addressed to Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union ...
India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: It has come to the notice of the Ministry of Civil Aviation that certain fraudulent websites and portals are impersonating Air Suvidha 2.0 and misleading passengers by redirecting them to payment gateways. Passengers are advised that Air Suvidha 2.0 services are provided free of cost, and no payment is required for submission of the Self-Declaration Form. The only official Air Suvidha 2.0 portal is: https://airsuvidha.civilaviatio...
India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced on 23rd July 2026 the final measures under Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act, 1974. The measures follow USTR's investigation into the acts, policies and practices of 60 economies, including India, relating to the imposition and enforcement of prohibitions on the importation of goods produced with forced labour. USTR has imposed an additional 10% ad valorem duty on imports fro...
India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of "Sahakar Se Samriddhi" and under the leadership of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, an important initiative was undertaken today towards transforming the country's mobility sector through cooperation, technology and inclusive development. Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Bhajanlal Sharma launched the 'Bharat Taxi' service in Rajasthan at a progra...
India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Today, in a remarkable decision taken at the 48th Session of the World Heritage Committee being held at Busan, South Korea, India's official nomination for 2025-26 cycle, "Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath" got inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming India's 45th property to receive this recognition. This global accolade celebrates India's enduring cultural legacy, showcasing its diverse traditions of architectural bri...