President Murmu announces 'Skill the Nation Challenge' to Boost AI Awareness and Future-Ready Learning; Jayant Chaudhary nominates three others after completing his SOAR AI Module

India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. Name of MP House (Lok Sabha / Rajya Sabha) 1 Shri Chandan Singh Chauhan Lok Sabha 2 Ms. Swati Maliwal Rajya Sabha 3 ShriUmmendaramRam Beniwal Lok Sabha 4 Shri Narayan KBhandage Rajya Sabha 5 Ms. Kamal Jeet Sehrawat Lok Sabha 6 Ms. Manju Sharma Lok Sabha 7 Ms.Shobhanaben Baraiya Lok Sabha 8 Shri G. M. Harish Balayogi Lok Sabha 9 Ms. Sangeeta Yadav Rajya Sabha 10 Ms. Fauzia Khan Rajya Sabha 11 ...


CAQM revokes GRAP Stage-III amid significant improvement in air quality

India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Sub-Committee on the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) revoked Stage-III of GRAP on 02.01.2025 with immediate effect following a significant improvement in air quality due to favourable meteorological conditions, especially strong winds. Delhi's daily average AQI has been showing a downward trend since 02.01.2025 morning and at 4:00 PM it clocked 23...


Coal Output and Dispatches Surge as Captive and Commercial Mines Perform Strongly

India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Coal output and dispatches from captive and commercial mines recorded steady growth in December 2025 during FY 2025-26. The production stood at 19.48 million tonnes (MT) during this period, while coal dispatches during the month were recorded at 18.02 MT. This represents a year-on-year increase of 5.75% in production compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. During the third quarter (Q3) of FY 2025-26, cumulative c...


Prime Minister shares a Subhashitam emphasising determination and will power

India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi conveyed his heartfelt wishes for the New Year, expressing hope that every individual finds success in their endeavors in the times ahead. Shri Modi emphasized that with determination and willpower, resolutions made in the New Year can be fulfilled. The Prime Minister underlined that this timeless wisdom encourages us to rise, remain awake, and engage in actions that bring welfare, while keeping o...


Vice-President Addresses 34th Convocation of Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai

India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today addressed the 34th Convocation Ceremony of Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, as the Chief Guest. Extending New Year greetings, the Vice-President congratulated the graduating students and said that convocation marks the beginning of a new phase of life with greater responsibilities and opportunities. He expressed confidence that the graduates would c...


Ministry of Ayush to inaugurate 9th Siddha Day celebrations in Chennai tomorrow; National Siddha Day to be observed on January 6

India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, in association with its institutions-the National Institute of Siddha (NIS) and the Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS) along with the Directorate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy, Government of Tamil Nadu, will celebrate the 9th Siddha Day on 3 January 2026 at Kalaivanar Arangam, Chennai. The celebrations, themed "Siddha for Global Health," commemorate the birth anniversary of...


Prime Minister Pays Tribute to Mannathu Padmanabhan on His Birth Anniversary

India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the birth anniversary of Mannathu Padmanabhan today, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi remembered with deep reverence a towering personality whose life was dedicated to serving society. The Prime Minister described Mannathu Padmanabhan as a visionary who believed that true progress is rooted in dignity, equality, and social reform. He highlighted Padmanabhan's pioneering efforts in areas such as health, education, and women empo...


TRAI Assesses Network Quality Across Hazaribagh district and adjoining areas in the State of Jharkhand, along National Highways (NH-19, 20 and 22) from Ranchi to Patna and along railway route from Patna to Ranchi, all under Bihar Licensed Service Area (LSA)

India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Name of Service Provider Call Setup Success Rate Drop Call Rate City Highway Railway Overall City Highway Railway Overall Airtel 99.65 100.00 81.48 96.63 0.00 0.00 1.82 0.27 BSNL 72.14 79.04 14.72 57.80 8.54 9.09 11.32 6.79 RJIL 99.66 100.00 95.87 99.21 0.34 0.00 4.31 0.79 VIL 89.31 82.18 59.43 82.99 7.75 9.09 23.08 8.73 The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released its Inde...


During the period 2018-2025, Delhi witnessed its lowest average PM10 and PM2.5 concentration levels in the current year, barring COVID year 2020.

India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Year Daily avg. PM10 (µgm/m3) Daily avg. PM2.5 (µgm/m3) 2018 242 114 2019 218 109 2020* 181 95 2021 211 105 2022 211 98 2023 206 100 2024 212 105 2025 198 97 The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), since its inception in 2021, through a series of Directions/ Advisories and Orders, has initiated various policy measures and field actions towards abatement of air...


Prime Minister Calls Upon Citizens to Witness Piprahwa Relics at Rai Pithora Cultural Complex

India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics titled "The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One" at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, New Delhi, on 3rd January 2026 at 11 AM. The Prime Minister today called upon all those passionate about culture and Buddhism to visit the Exposition and experience the sacred heritage of Piprahwa. PM remarked that the Expositi...