India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In view of representation received from Employers, Employers' association and State governments, the Scheme for Promotion of Registration of Employers and Employees (SPREE 2025) launched by ESIC and operational for a period from 1st July, 2025 to 31st December, 2025 has been extended for a period of one month from 01.01.2026 to 31.01.2026. The SPREE scheme was approved during the 196th Meeting of ESI Corporation in Shimla, chaired...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India today launched the Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), a flagship initiative approved by the Union Cabinet on 12 November 2025. The MAS Intervention is being implemented under the NIRYAT DISHA sub-scheme of EPM and is aimed at strengthening international market access for Indian exporters, particularly MSMEs, first-time exporters and firms from priority sectors....
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today congratulated Indian chess grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi for securing the Bronze Medal at the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship held in Doha. This achievement comes shortly after his Bronze Medal win at the FIDE Rapid Chess Championship, marking another proud moment for India in the global chess arena. In a post on X, Shri Modi stated: "India's strides in chess continue! Congratulatio...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expressed delight on receiving a picture from the team of INSV Kaundinya, currently sailing on the high seas. The Prime Minister lauded the enthusiasm of the crew and conveyed his heartfelt greetings as the nation prepares to welcome the year 2026. In a post on X, he stated: "Delighted to receive this picture from the team of INSV Kaundinya! Heartening to see their enthusiasm. As we are all set t...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on the occasion of the New Year, extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the people of the country, especially farmers, workers, labourer brothers and sisters, and women, including 'Lakhpati Didis'. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the government is committed to building a strong...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved the widening and strengthening of existing 2-Lane to 2-Lane with Paved Shoulder from Km 68.600 to Km 311.700 of NH-326 in the State of Odisha under NH(O) on EPC mode. Financial implications: The total capital cost for the project is Rs.1,526.21 crore, which includes a civil construction cost of Rs.966.79 crore. Benefits: The upgradation of NH-326 ...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "As NICDC Logistics Data Services Limited (NLDSL) enters its next decade, the organization will remain focused towards the broader national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, by strengthening digital foundations aimed at enhancing infrastructure, connectivity, and overall supply-chain efficiency", stated Chairman, NLDSL and Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC), Shri Ra...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Name of Scheme Rice Wheat Nutri-cereals Total A TPDS (NFSA ALLOCATION) Antyoday Anna Yojana (AAY) 71.66 27.75 0.01 99.42 Priority Household (PHH) 277.70 143.96 7.83 429.48 TPDS(Tide Over) 21.18 4.91 0.00 26.09 Total 370.53 176.62 7.83 554.99 B OTHER WELFARE SCHEMES PM POSHAN 18.14 3.87 0.30 22.31 WBNP(ICDS) 11.86 10.97 0.22 23.05 Welfare institutions and Hostel 4.76 0.96 0.00 5.72 Scheme ...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Posts (DoP), under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India, and the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to undertake Contact Point Verification (CPV) of Informal Micro Enterprises (IMEs) registered on the Udyam Assist Platform (UAP). MoU signing between the Department of Posts and SIDBI at Dak Bhawan, New Delhi The MoU was signed on behalf...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari retires as Vice Chief of the Air Staff on 31 December 2025, on superannuation from the Indian Air Force (IAF), after completion of four decades of illustrious service to the nation. Air Marshal Tiwari was commissioned on 07 June 1986 as a Flving Pilot in the fighter stream of the IAF. With over 3600 hours of flying experience on various types of aircraft, the Air Marshal held diverse staff and comman...