India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced a significant milestone in the Bullet Train Project with the breakthrough of the second tunnel in Palghar, Maharashtra. This is the first mountain tunnel of the project in the state. The breakthrough has been achieved in an approximately 1.5 km long mountain tunnel (MT-5), among the longest in Palgh...
India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Q1. Who is required to get registered under the HSNS Cess Rules? Ans. Every taxable person as per section 3 of the Health Security se National Security Cess Act, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Act') must register. An application for registration shall be made in FORM HSNS REG-01 through the ACES portal. Where machines are installed in more than one factory, separate registration shall be required for each factory. Q2. I am ...
India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Awards for e-Governance aim to recognise and promote excellence in the implementation of e-Governance initiatives. In 2026, the National Awards for e-Governance scheme includes seven categories: The nominations were invited in the following categories:- Category (I) - Government Process Re-engineering by Use of Technology for Digital Transformation. In this category, 4 awards would be conferred. Category (II) - Innov...
India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Achieving a significant milestone, NHAI sponsored Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) - Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) has received a AAA (Stable) rating for long-term bank facilities by CARE Ratings Limited. This top-tier rating underscores the high degree of safety and reliability offered by RIIT's debt instruments, making it among the most secure investment options available to investors. This milestone reinforces RII...
India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri J. P. Nadda, today released the Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026 (IP 2026) - the 10th edition of India's official book of drug standards at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in India's ongoing efforts to strengthen the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines. Releasing the new edition, Shri Nadda highlighted that...
India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Secretary of Department of Financial Services, Shri M Nagaraju chaired the Inter-Departmental Committee (IDC) meeting today. It was attended by member ministries/departments i.e. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Department of Commerce (DoC) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The meeting was convened to consider proposals received from RBI in respect of foreign banks desirous of opening their ...
India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Textiles in collaboration with the Government of Assam, will organize the National Textiles Ministers' Conference on 8-9 January 2026 in Guwahati, Assam. The conference will be held under the theme "India's Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage & Innovation." The two-day conference aims to bring together Union and State Ministers of Textiles, senior officials of Union & State Governments, to deliberate on a coordinated...
India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's diverse aquatic ecosystems, spanning from the Himalayan Rivers to the coastal waters of the Indian Ocean, harbours a wealth of Indigenous fish species that are integral to the country's ecological balance and cultural heritage. The promotion of these indigenous species is essential not only for the sustainability of fisheries but also for enhancing food security, supporting local economies, and conserving biodiversity. As th...
India, Jan. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan held an important review meeting with state agriculture ministers today . The meeting discussed in detail the progress and budget utilization status of various central agriculture schemes , including the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM - RKVY ) and the Krishonnati Yojana ( KYC ) . Addressing the meeting , the Union Minister said...
India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Dr. Bharat Ratna, the creator of the Indian Constitution . A special program is being organized on the 86th anniversary of Babasaheb Ambedkar 's branch meeting of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on 2 January 1940 in Karad .​​​ In memory of this historical event and with the aim of strengthening the values ​​of brotherhood and unity in the society , ' Bandhuta Parishad 2026' and Apulaki Milan ceremony will ...