PM to inaugurate 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi on 4th January

India, Jan. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament on 4th January, 2026 at 12 noon via video conferencing. The inaugural ceremony will be held at Dr. Sampoorna­nand Sports Stadium, Varanasi. The tournament, being held from 4th to 11th January, will witness participation from across India, with over 1,000 players competing as part of 58 teams representing various states and institutions. T...


Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Inspects Vande Bharat Sleeper Train at New Delhi Railway Station

India, Jan. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, today visited New Delhi Railway Station to inspect India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train. During the inspection, the Union Minister closely examined the sleeper coaches, including seating and berthing arrangements, modern interiors, safety features and passenger convenience systems. Special emphasis has b...


Making Farmers' Lives Easier is the Government's Top Priority: Union Minister Shri J.P. Nadda

India, Jan. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: With the objective of implementing the Government of India's policies with farmers at the center, ensuring the timely availability of fertilizers, and improving soil health, the Department of Fertilizers organized a day-long Chintan Shivir in New Delhi today. The session witnessed the participation of senior officials from the Department of Fertilizers and State Governments, scientists, and industry's representatives, who engaged i...


PPA Marks 65th Port Foundation Day with 21st Paradip Marathon

India, Jan. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Paradip Port Authority, Odisha observed its 65th Port Foundation Day with the successful conduct of the 21st Paradip Marathon 2026 on Saturday. The event was organised by the Gopabandhu Kreeda Sansad of PPA and flagged off from Hanuman Temple Square by the Chief Guest, Shri P. L. Haranadh, Chairman, PPA, in the presence of Shri T. Venu Gopal, Deputy Chairman, PPA, as Guest of Honour. The 14 km stretch concluded at Gopabandhu Stadiu...


NTPC Western Region-I Signs MoA with Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute for Upgradation of Radiotherapy Services

India, Jan. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: : Mumbai, January 3, 2026 NTPC Limited - Western Region-I Headquarters, Mumbai, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute (GCRI) for the upgradation of radiotherapy services. Under this CSR initiative, NTPC has sanctioned Rs.23.16 crore for the upgradation of radiotherapy services at the Siddhpur Satellite Centre of GCRI, Ahmedabad. The support will be utilized for the procurement and installat...


Release of "Know Your Survey: A User Guide to the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE)"- the first-ever reader-friendly guide dedicated to data users

India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Highlights: The National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, has released its first-ever publication designed specifically for data users, titled Know Your Survey: A User Guide to the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE). The publication reflects NSO's commitment to building a more informed, aware, and engaged data user community. The ASUSE is a key source of official...


India's Reform Express Is Being Driven by Technology, Says Dr. Jitendra Singh While Presenting Year-End Achievements of Science & Technology Ministries

India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Minister of State for Earth Sciences; and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that India's Reform Express is being driven by science, technology, and innovation, with technology acting as the central force behind governance, administration, and economic transformation. Addressing a press conference on ...


PRAGATI @ 50: Institutionalizing Proactive and Tech-Enabled Governance

India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Cabinet Secretary and the other Departmental Secretaries today briefed the media on the outcomes of the PRAGATI mechanism (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) chaired by Prime Minister. During the briefing, the Cabinet Secretary highlighted the structured Project and Issue Escalation Mechanism under PRAGATI led ecosystem, which enables systematic monitoring and resolution of issues across multiple levels and State ...


Vice-President Attends Third Edition of Ramnath Goenka Sahitya Samman in Chennai

India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today attended the third edition of the Ramnath Goenka Sahitya Samman in Chennai. Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President said the Ramnath Goenka Sahitya Samman celebrates the enduring power of literature, ideas, and fearless expression. Paying tribute to Shri Ram Nath Goenka, the Vice-President described him as a towering figure of fearless journalism who upheld integrit...


Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) Advances FRA Digital Platform Development through Post-Smart India Hackathon Field Engagement in Nashik, Maharashtra

India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In pursuance of the decisions taken by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs regarding the development of an integrated, end-to-end digital platform for effective implementation and monitoring of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, the Ministry has been actively engaging with innovation-driven initiatives to advance digitization, geospatial integration and decision-support systems for FRA governance. In this context, the Ministry of Educat...