Distribution of PPE Kits, Ayushman Cards and Sewing Machines under NAMASTE Scheme at Pilibhit; Shri B.L. Verma Hon'ble Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, to Grace the Event

India, Feb. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A programme will be organized on 26 February 2026 at Gandhi Prekshagrih, Gandhi Stadium, Near Jeevan Rekha, Nakhasa, Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh) for the promotion and awareness of the National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Scheme, launched by the Government of India. During the programme, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits and Ayushman Cards will be distributed to Sewer and Septic Tank Workers (SSWs) and ...


UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

India, Feb. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the basis of the result of the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2025 held by the Union Public Service Commission from 16th November 2025 to 23rd November 2025, the candidates with the Roll Numbers, as given below, have qualified for the Personality Test (Interview) for Indian Forest Service Examination, 2025. 2. Candidature of these candidates is provisional subject to their being found eligible in all respects. The ca...


Shri Hardeep Singh Gill and Shri Karm Singh Karma have assumed the charge of Members in the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis w.e.f. 23.02.2026 (A/N).

India, Feb. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Hardeep Singh Gill has been actively engaged in social and organizational activities. He has contributed at both District and National levels for community development. Shri Gill has actively participated in campaigns addressing social issues such as drug abuse prevention, social awareness, community mobilization, and youth empowerment. His involvement in cleanliness drives, public awareness initiatives, and grassroots engagem...


Applications Open for Prime Minister's Awards for Yoga - 2026

India, Feb. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Guided by the vision and leadership of the Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Yoga has witnessed unprecedented global outreach and public engagement in recent years. From communities embracing preventive health practices to institutions integrating Yoga into wellness ecosystems, the discipline continues to benefit citizens across countries through its holistic approach to physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Building on t...


Prime Minister Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam on the Importance of Protecting the Roots

India, Feb. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam today, emphasizing the critical importance of protecting the fundamental roots of wisdom and daily discipline .The Subhashitam shared by the Prime Minister reads: विप्रो वृक्षस्तस्य मूलं च सन्ध्&#23...


TRAI Marks Foundation Day 2026 with High-Level Deliberations on Inclusive TV Access and Network Slicing

India, Feb. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) today commemorated TRAI Day 2026, marking 29 years of the establishment of the TRAI on 20th February 1997. The event was attended by senior government officials, industry leaders, academia and technology experts to deliberate on emerging issues shaping India's digital communications landscape. The celebration combined reflection of outstanding work done by TRAI in shaping the Teleco...


109th Meeting of Network Planning Group under PM GatiShakti evaluates key Infrastructure projects

India, Feb. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 109th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) was held on at Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The meeting was convened to evaluate infrastructure projects. The meeting focused on enhancing multimodal connectivity and logistics efficiency in alignment with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS NMP). The NPG evaluated 02 Rail Projects, 01 Metro Project, 01 Airport Project for their confo...


MILAN 2026 CONCLUDES SUCCESSFULLY; CLOSING CEREMONY ONBOARD INS VIKRANT MARKS MARITIME MILESTONE

India, Feb. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Exercise MILAN 2026, the Indian Navy's premier multilateral maritime exercise, culminated on 25 Feb 2026 with a closing ceremony conducted onboard India's indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, off the coast of Visakhapatnam. The ceremony was presided over by Rear Admiral Alok Ananda, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF). Commanding Officers and officers from all participating units attended the ceremony, marking the s...


NHRC, India organises an Open House Discussion on 'Rethinking Beggary: Bridging Gaps between Policy, Practice and Dignity'

India, Feb. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India organised an Open House Discussion in hybrid mode on 'Rethinking Beggary: Bridging Gaps between Policy, Practice and Dignity.' It was chaired by NHRC, India Member, Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi. Member, Smt. Vijaya Bharathi Sayani; Secretary General, Shri Bharat Lal; DG (I), Smt. Anupama Nilekar Chandra; Registrar (Law), Shri Joginder Singh; Joint Secretaries, Shri Samir Kum...


Prime Minister's Address to the Knesset

India, Feb. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: His Excellency, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, His Excellency, Mr. Amir Ohana, Speaker of the Knesset, His Excellency, Mr. Yair Lapid, Leader of the Opposition, Hon'ble Members of the Knesset, My dear sisters and brothers, Shalom! Namaste! Hon'ble Members, It is a privilege and an honour for me to stand before this distinguished House. I do so as the Prime Minister of India, and also as a representative of one ancient c...