Indian Defence Forces stand fully prepared to face any challenge, says Raksha Mantri on the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026

India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "Even as the enemy's intentions remain unchanged and it continues to employ nefarious tactics such as proxy wars & infiltration, the Indian Defence Forces stand fully prepared to face any challenge," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on July 25, 2026 during a commemorative event in Dras on the eve of the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas. Paying tribute to the bravehearts who secured India's victory in the 1999 Kargil War, Raksha Mantri ...


Indian Coast Guard Rescues 170 Persons in Extensive Flood Relief Operations Across Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South Gujarat

India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Coast Guard, working in close coordination with the civil administration, rescued 170 stranded persons in the flood-hit areas of Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South Gujarat, through 11 rescue operations conducted since the midnight of 22 July 2026 amidst incessant rainfall, severe flooding and extremely challenging weather conditions. The operations commenced during the night of 22/23 July with the rescue of five stranded...


DRI intensifies crackdown on gold smuggling; seizes 27 kg smuggled gold in intelligence-led nationwide operations; 12 arrested

India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Continuing its sustained crackdown on organised gold smuggling syndicates, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has carried out a series of intelligence-driven operations across the country, resulting in the seizure of over 27 kg foreign-origin smuggled gold and the arrest of 12 persons. The operations exposed sophisticated concealment methods, including concealment inside aircraft lavatories, specially fabricated cavities...


Nandyal District Strengthens Water Conservation Infrastructure and Storage Capacity under Catch the Rain Campaign

India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Catch the Rain Campaign (4th July-4th August 2026) is being implemented across Nandyal District of Andhra Pradesh with the objective of conserving every drop of rainwater through the restoration of traditional water bodies, desilting of feeder channels, revival of tank systems, and creation of additional water storage. The campaign is carried out in convergence with various departments, following the principle of "Catch the Rai...


Government Strengthens Nationwide Implementation of New Criminal Laws Through Training, Technology and Judicial Reforms

India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Outlying Unit (CAPT/ CDTI) No of Courses /Webinars /Seminars Police Prison Officers Prosecutors Judicial Officers Forensic Experts Total CAPF/ CPO Others Grand Total State UT State UT State UT State UT State UT State UT CAPF CPO Bhopal 161 2383 64 1148 1 2830 180 4578 880 505 42 11444 1167 20 173 757 13561 Chandigarh 128 3230 1964 58 97 202 87 63 3 8 23 3561 2174 97 205 151...


Eight Constitution Amendments Enacted in the Last Twelve Years, Government Informs Parliament

India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Constitution (Ninety-Ninth Amendment) Act, 2014 (relating to the National Judicial Appointments Commission to replace the collegium system for appointing judges to the Supreme Court and High Courts) The Constitution (One Hundredth Amendment) Act, 2015 (relating to the land boundary agreement between India and Bangladesh) The Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016 (relating to the Goods and Services Tax in In...


ECI's Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls Being Conducted in Phases with Multiple Safeguards to Protect Eligible Voters

India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As per the Press Note of the ECI, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is being carried out in several phases across the country, with the objective of ensuring that the electoral rolls are accurate, up-to-date, and free of ineligible or duplicate entries, while ensuring that no eligible elector is left out. Phase I: The SIR was first undertaken in the State of Bihar, ahead of the Elections to the State Legisla...


Government Strengthens Accessible Legal Services and Inclusive Digital Justice for Persons with Disabilities

India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Financial Year Number of persons with disabilities provided legal services 2023-24 11,591 2024-25 8,313 2025-26 15,280 The Government has undertaken several measures to make available affordable, quality and speedy legal services to the common man, including persons with disabilities. The legal Services Authorities (LSA) Act, 1987 provides for free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society including...


eCourts Phase III Progress Monitored Regularly; e-Filing 3.0 Implemented Across All District Courts in Punjab

India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Amritsar Sr. No. Product Distributed 1 VC Camera (Logitech /BCC950 (USB PTZ camera)) 6 2 MFP (HP/Laserjet MFP M329dw) 1 3 Document Visualizer (Onfinity/VP-666) 5 4 Public Address System (Ahuja/Ahuja ) 1 5 Computer (HP/HP 440 G9 AIO) 123 6 UPS (Micro Legend 650/Micro Legend 650 - MTKUR65) 123 7 Scanner (Fujitsu/Fujitsu SP 1130N) 4 8 Display Boards (LG/Thin Client J1900 DTM07, LG 24inch 24MP400, LG 19M38HB)...


Centre Continues Support for Judicial Infrastructure Development in Andhra Pradesh Under Centrally Sponsored Scheme.

India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No Financial Year Funds Released (Rs. in crore) 1 2021-22 0.00 2 2022-23 22.50 3 2023-24 49.82 4 2024-25 0.99 5 2025-26 30.98 Total 104.29 Sr. No. Name of the Judicial District* Sanctioned Strength Vacancy 1. Ananthapur 63 15 2. Chittoor 80 24 3. East Godavari 80 12 4. Guntur 79 4 5. Kadapa 49 5 6. Krishna 107 13 7. Kurnool 76 19 8. Nellore 49 6 9. Prakasham 50 7 10. S...