Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, commends Saraswat Cooperative Bank and Amul for crossing Rs.1 lakh crore annual turnover in 2025-26

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, has congratulated Saraswat Cooperative Bank and Amul for crossing the milestone of Rs.1 lakh crore annual turnover in the year 2025-26. In a post on X, Shri Amit Shah said, "Saraswat Cooperative Bank and Amul crossing the Rs.1 lakh crore annual turnover mark in 2025-26 is a vivid example of the strength of cooperatives and their immense potential. This achievement is...


TRAI releases Draft Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulation, 2026

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) today released the Draft Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulation, 2026. TRAI had earlier issued Telecom Consumer Protection (twelfth Amendment) Regulation, 2024 wherein the Authority mandated that every telecom service provider shall offer at least one Special Tariff Voucher exclusively for Voice and SMS. Subsequent to this, it is observed that only a few Speci...


ICAR Constitutes Special Task Force to Strategize Agricultural Resilience Amid Global Geopolitical Shifts

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has established a high-level Special Task Force (STF) to proactively address emerging global challenges and formulate mitigating strategies for the agricultural sector. During the first meeting chaired by the Secretary DARE & Director General, ICAR, following comprehensive framework was outlined to ensure national food and input security: Intensification of 'Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav'...


New multi-dimensional income opportunities for farmers at three-day 'Krishi Mahakumbh' in Raisen

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A three-day 'Krishi Mahakumbh' will be held in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, focusing not only on crops but also on dairy, poultry, fisheries, goat rearing, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)-based marketing and livelihood opportunities for rural women, with the aim of creating multiple strong pillars of income for farmers. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that ...


Jaipur Regional Agri Conference Sets New Roadmap for Indian Agriculture

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today stated after the Regional Agriculture Conference held in Jaipur that the entire country will now be divided into different agro-climatic zones, and a separate agricultural roadmap will be prepared for each state. All farmers will be linked through a Farmer ID, ensuring that the entire system of distribution of fertilizers, see...


New chapter in agricultural reforms begins from Jaipur on the initiative of Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Today in Jaipur, the Western Regional Agricultural Conference heralded a strong beginning to a new era of agricultural reforms, where Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan laid out a clear roadmap on Centre-State partnership, farmers' income enhancement, food and nutrition security, Farmer ID-based digital agriculture, and flexible scheme implementation. This new seri...


ECI flags off International Election Visitors' Programme-2026

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu attains First Criticality

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a landmark achievement for India's nuclear energy programme, the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) has successfully attained first criticality (start of controlled fission chain reaction) on 6th April 2026 at 08:25 PM marking a historic step in providing long-term energy security and advancing indigenous nuclear technology capabilities. The criticality was achieved in the presence of Dr Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary...


Ministry of Ayush Begins 75-Day Countdown to IDY 2026 with Yoga Mahotsav-2026 in Lonar

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), Ministry of Ayush, organised Yoga Mahotsav-2026 at Chhatrapati Shri Shivaji Maharaj Udyan, Lonar, district Buldhana, Maharashtra today. The event marked a significant milestone as it entered the Asia Book of Records for the largest gathering performing Trikonasana. Nearly 5,000 participants assembled at dawn to perform the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), transforming the historic t...


Prime Minister reaffirms commitment to building a healthier society on World Health Day

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed his deep gratitude to all individuals who dedicate themselves tirelessly to the service of others and work towards a healthier planet on the occasion of World Health Day. Reaffirming the national commitment to building a healthier society, Shri Modi urged for continued collective efforts to strengthen healthcare systems and prioritize the well-being of every individual.  The ...