Besides Record Freight, Enhanced Passenger Services and Rapid Infrastructure Expansion, Self Reliance Fuels Landmark Growth in FY 2025-26

India, April 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways has recorded a year of strong and well-rounded progress in FY 2025-26, achieving significant milestones across freight operations, passenger services, infrastructure development, safety systems, digital initiatives with advancing self-reliance in technology and manufacturing. These accomplishments underscore its critical role in supporting economic activity, enhancing connectivity, and ensuring efficient mobility ac...


BRO's Project Chetak celebrates 47th Raising Day

India, April 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Project Chetak of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 47th Raising Day at Bikaner, Rajasthan on April 04, 2026, marking over four decades of dedicated service in the strategically important regions of the western sector. Raised on this day in 1980, the project has played a vital role in developing and maintaining infrastructure in Rajasthan, Punjab and northern parts of Gujarat, thereby connecting border areas & cont...


Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurates BioNEST at "Central Food Technology & Research Institute" (CFTRI) Mysuru, Focus on Food Startups

India, April 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre at "Central Food Technology & Research Institute" (CFTRI) and reviewed an exhibition of Startup-driven technologies and products, positioning the institute's incubation ecosystem as a key platform for bridging laboratory research with commercial applications. Designed as a state-of-the-art facility with dedicated incubation...


General Elections and bye-elections 2026: Know Your Candidate's educational qualifications and criminal antecedents using ECINET Platform

India, April 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Department of Pharmaceuticals Organises Webinar On AI-Driven Innovations  on Day 3 of Sādhana Saptah 2026

India, April 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The webinar highlighted the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the pharmaceutical value chain, spanning drug discovery, development, and regulatory science. The session was addressed by Prof. Manoj Kumar, Professor, Department of Pharmacoinformatics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali. Officers and staff of the Department actively participated in the session. Th...


Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment posts highest-ever expenditure in FY 2025-26

India, April 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, has achieved its highest-ever expenditure of Rs. 11,810.82 crore during the financial year 2025-26, as informed by Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar. This represents a nearly 14% increase over the expenditure of Rs. 10,409.00 crore incurred in FY 2024-25, reflecting the Department's strong focus on timely uti...


Sādhana Saptah Day 4: Key Highlights of Tradition-Focused Webinars

India, April 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 4th April, New Delhi: The fourth day of Sādhana Saptah 2026 will focus on Tradition, with expert-led webinars scheduled for 5 April 2026. The sessions will explore Indian Knowledge Systems, and insights on how traditional wisdom can guide contemporary governance. The Department of Posts will also present a webinar on leadership, management and ethics from Indic Knowledge Systems. Key Highlights of the Day (5th April, 2026): ...


CDS General Anil Chauhan Reviews Operational Readiness of Chinar Corps

India, April 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan visited the strategically important areas under Chinar Corps, Srinagar on April 04, 2026. During the visit CDS reviewed the security landscape and operational posture along LoC in North Kashmir and commended the formation's exemplary operational preparedness, doctrinal coherence and resolute professionalism. At Baramulla, he was briefed on Future Force Application & Technology Infu...


Vice-President Addresses 3rd Convocation Ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi Central University in Motihari, Bihar

India, April 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, addressed the 3rd Convocation Ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi Central University at Motihari, East Champaran, Bihar today. The Vice-President noted that Champaran holds a special place in India's history, as it was here that Mahatma Gandhi transformed from a barrister into a mass leader rooted in India's villages, and the Champaran Satyagraha awakened the conscience of the nation t...


Universal Parsi Registration Drive Sees Enthusiastic Response in Mumbai

India, April 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Universal Parsi Registration Drive special facilitation camp, organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs with support from the Bombay Parsi Panchayat in Mumbai, witnessed an overwhelming response today. Around 300 fresh registrations were completed on the Jiyo Parsi portal during the camp, marking a significant step towards strengthening outreach within the community. Jiyo Parsi is a flagship Central Sector Scheme of the Go...