Repatriation of the Piprahwa Relics represents an act of shared stewardship rather than ownership

India, Jan. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the occasion of the inauguration of the Grand International Exhibition of the Sacred Piprahwa Relics by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, a panel discussion on "Buddhist Philosophy" was organised at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, New Delhi. The session was chaired by Prof. Siddharth Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara (Deemed University), Nalanda. The panel brought together eminent scholars, including Prof. N...


SAMPANN: Transforming Pension Administration for DoT Pensioners through Digital Integration

India, Jan. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: SAMPANN (System for Accounting and Management of Pension) is an integrated, online pension management system for Department of Telecommunications (DoT) pensioners, creating a single platform for processing, sanctioning and disbursing pension directly to the bank account of pensioners. It also offers online grievance redressal, digital profile management and transaction record, enhancing transparency and efficiency for telecom retire...


Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Releases "Khutbat-e-Modi: Lal Qila Ki Faseel Se", Urdu Compilation of PM's Independence Day Speeches

India, Jan. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, today released the book "Khutbat-e-Modi: Lal Qila Ki Faseel Se" in New Delhi. The book is a compilation of the Independence Day addresses delivered by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi from the Red Fort between 2014 and 2025. Published in Urdu, the book has been brought out by the National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL), New Delhi, a national institution und...


State-Level National School Band Competition successfully concludes as part of Republic Day Celebrations 2026

India, Jan. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In order to evoke a feeling of oneness, belonging and pride in children, towards their school and country, the National School Band Competition 2025-26, organised as part of Republic Day Celebrations (RDC) 2026, got successfully completed at the state level and witnessed enthusiastic participation from across the nation. The Competition consists of three levels [State Level, Zonal Level, & National Level (final)] in four categories...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah offers prayers at the sacred Arulmigu Aranganatha Swamy Temple in Srirangam and Arulmigu Jambukeswarar Temple in Thiruvanai Kovil, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

India, Jan. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today offered prayers at the sacred Arulmigu Aranganatha Swamy Temple in Srirangam and Arulmigu Jambukeswarar Temple in Thiruvanai Kovil, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah also joined the vibrant Pongal celebrations in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. In a series of posts on 'X', Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said "Fortunate to have offere...


PM shares a Subhashitam emphasising how true strength lies in collective solidarity

India, Jan. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today paid tribute to India's timeless culture and spiritual heritage, emphasizing its resilience in the face of countless attacks over centuries. The Prime Minister noted that India's civilisational journey has endured because of the collective strength of its people, who have safeguarded the nation's cultural legacy with unwavering commitment. Quoting a Sanskrit verse on X, he reflected on the d...


ONGC Ltd. signed MoU with NSTFDC for execution of CSR funded infrastructure development of Eklavya Model Residential Schools

India, Jan. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a path breaking step towards welfare of tribal youth, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), a Maharatna company operating under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC), an autonomous body of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The MoU is aimed at empowerment of tribal students enrolled in Eklavya ...


Ministry of Steel Invites Media Partners for Bharat Steel 2026

India, Jan. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Bharat Steel, an international conference-cum-exhibition, being organised by the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, is scheduled to be held from 16-17 April 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Envisioned as a premier global platform, Bharat Steel will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, technology providers, investors, and international stakeholders to deliberate on the future of the steel sector in India and globall...


Union Public Service Commission announces Recruitment Results for the month of November, 2025

India, Jan. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The following Recruitment Results have been finalized by the Union Public Service Commission during the month of November, 2025. The recommended candidates have been informed individually by post. Applications of other candidates were duly considered but regretted that it has not been possible to call them for interview/recommend them for the post. Click here to see Result.: - Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Indian Railways Utilises Over 80 Percent of CAPEX in First Three Quarters of Current Fiscal

India, Jan. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways is delivering faster, safer, and world-class rail travel at affordable cost across India by transforming itself into a future-ready organisation aligned with the vision of a modern and connected nation. Demonstrating this focused approach, Indian Railways has maintained a strong trend in the utilization of allocated Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) outlays for 2025-26. As of the end of December 2025, Indian Railways ha...