Second meeting of Raksha Mantri-led IGoM on West Asia held in New Delhi

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The second meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), set-up to monitor the evolving situation in West Asia and suggest proactive measures for its minimum impact on India, was held under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi on April 02, 2026. The IGoM deliberated upon the recent developments at length, and the next steps to be taken by the Government to mitigate any adverse im...


To Give Passengers a Better Experience Amid Rising Demand, Indian Railways Strengthens Services in Mumbai; Pursues Pending Land Acquisition for Bengaluru Local with State

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: SN Location Details 1 Bandra Terminus 3 Pit Lines have been completed 2 Mumbai Central Platform extension for 24 LHB coaches 3 Jogeshwari 2 additional platforms 4 Dadar 1 additional platform 5 Vasai road 6 platforms, 3 pit lines and 5 stabling lines 6 Panvel-Kalamboli 5 platforms, 4 pit lines and 2 sick lines 7 Kalyan 6 platforms and 4 pit lines 8 LTT 4 platforms and 2 pit lines 9 Parel 6 platforms, 5 p...


Competence, Not Just Seniority, Will Define Future Leadership in Civil Services: Cabinet Secretary Dr. T. V. Somnathan at Sadhana Saptah Inauguration

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Dr. T. V. Somnathan, Cabinet Secretary, Government of India, addressed senior officials during Karmayogi Sadhana Saptah and said that building a strong learning culture within government institutions depends fundamentally on leadership. He said that when senior officers engage seriously with learning and lead by example, it shapes the behaviour of the entire organisation. Describing Mission Karmayogi as a national initiative, he sa...


Publication of record  2141 write-ups under National Anubhav Awards Scheme, 2026

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Anubhav initiative, launched in March 2015 by the Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) at the behest of the Hon'ble Prime Minister, provides a platform for documenting the administrative history of the country through sharing of knowledge, best practices, and administrative insights by retired and retiring employees. The National Anubhav Awards Scheme was introduced to recognize and incentivize outstanding contr...


Swachhata Pakhwada, 2026

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the occasion of Swachhata Pakhwada 2026, the Legislative Department organized a pledge-taking ceremony today, 2nd April 2026, at Conference Hall, 2nd Floor of Shastri Bhawan. Dr. Rajiv Mani, Secretary, Legislative Department, administered the pledge to Additional Secretaries, Joint Secretaries, other officers, staff members, including attached offices i.e. Official Language Wing (OL Wing) and Vidhi Sahitya Prakashan (VSP) along...


WELFARE SCHEMES FOR TRIBAL YOUTH IN HINGOLI

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Shri Durgadas Uikey today informed in Lok Sabha that the operational jurisdiction of this Project Office covers two districts, namely Hingoli and Parbhani in Maharashtra. The entire operational area falls under the Outside Tribal Sub-Plan (OTSP), due to which the Project Office receives a relatively limited budget allocation. Despite this constraint, the Government of Maharashtra is implem...


Prime Minister extends greetings on Hanuman Jayanti

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi extended greetings on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, today. Shri Modi, prayed that this sacred occasion may bring new energy and vigor into everyone's life. "My wish is that Pavanputra Hanuman ji shower his abundant blessings of strength, wisdom, and knowledge upon all, so that the might of our nation may further increase", Shri Modi said.  The Prime Minister posted on X; "सभ&...


Indian Railways Allocated Over Rs.34,000 Crore In Last Three Years for Passenger Amenities Including Crowd Management

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: State No. of Stations Name of  Stations Madhya Pradesh 04 Ujjain, Sehore, Bhopal & Jabalpur. Maharashtra 07 Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Nagpur, Uttar Pradesh 12 Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay, Ghaziabad, Nashik Road, Pune,  Dadar & Bandra Terminus. Lucknow, Varanasi, Ayodhya Dham, Kanpur, Virangna Laxmi Bai Jhansi, Mathura, Agra Cantt, Gorakhpur, Lucknow Jn,  Banaras. To handle heavy...


Prime Minister hails passage of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 by Parliament

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed immense delight at the passage of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 by Parliament. He noted that the Bill marks a significant step towards strengthening a trust-based governance framework that empowers citizens. It seeks to eliminate outdated rules and regulations, while ensuring the speedy disposal of cases and reducing the burden of litigation through decriminali...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: DIGITAL LIFE CERTIFICATE

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To assess the problems faced by senior citizens and persons with limited mobility, Nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaigns have been held from 1st to 30th November every year, from 2022 onwards in which DLC camps are held at various locations in identified cities/towns/districts. The Government of India has launched the Face Authentication Technique based DLC which requires only a smartphone for generation of DLCs. A to...