PARLIAMENT QUESTION: STATUS OF CLIMATE RESEARCH INITIATIVES

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has taken due note of the climate change across the country. The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, through its Climate Change report titled "Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region" (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-15-4327-2), has assessed the impact of climate change across the country. Since the middle of the twentieth century, India has witnessed a rise in average t...


Parliament Question: "BioE3 Policy"

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The BioE3 Policy sets forth a framework that ensures the adoption of cutting-edge advanced technologies (such as genome editing, synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, bioprocess engineering, data science and AI/ML tools etc.) and innovative research to revolutionise biomanufacturing processes for accelerating the development and scale-up of high-value bio-based products. Six thematic areas of national importance have been ident...


Platinum Jubilee of PTC Saharanpur: Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia releases Commemorative Postage Stamp marking 75 years of institutional excellence

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Posts commemorated the Platinum Jubilee of Postal Training Centre (PTC), Saharanpur, marking 75 years of excellence in training and institutional capacity building, with the release of a Commemorative Postage Stamp. The stamp was released by the Hon'ble Union Minister of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, at Rang BhawanSabhagaar, AkashwaniBhawan, New Delhi. The event was attended by senior officials in...


Rajya Sabha briefed about Space orientation programmes introduced for school students

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today highlighted that the Government is systematically nurturing scientific temper among school students through inclusive and future-oriented initiatives like Yuva Vigyani Karyakram (YUVIKA), ensuring equitable access for rural, underprivileged, and aspirin...


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addresses the Karmayogi Sadhana Saptah

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Karmayogi Sadhna Saptah through a video message today, on the occasion of the foundation day of the Capacity Building Commission (CBC).  Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi,  today addressed the Karmayogi Sadhna Saptah through a video message, extending his best wishes to all participants. The event coincides with the foundation day of the Capacity Building Commission (CBC). ...


India's Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Introduction Salient Features of the MHEW-DSS The MHEW-DSS reflects the Government of India's vision of a "Weather Ready and Climate Smart Nation" and embodies the philosophy of "Har Har Mausam, Har Ghar Mausam," ensuring that timely and actionable weather information reaches every household, sector, and region. Did you know? ��️Automated Weather Data Processing: Over 90% of weather data coll...


ELECTRICITY GENERATION FROM NON-CONVENTIONAL SOURCES

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Name of State/UT Wind Solar Biomass Bagasse Small Hydro Others Total Chandigarh 0.00 10.16 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.16 Delhi 0.00 189.99 0.00 0.00 0.00 236.71 426.70 Haryana 0.00 162.95 178.88 142.34 276.58 0.00 760.75 Himachal Pradesh 0.00 36.52 0.00 0.00 2,123.78 0.00 2,160.30 Jammu & Kashmir 0.00 9.42 0.00 0.00 429.88 0.00 439.29 Ladakh 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Punj...


ISSUANCE OF LEASE UNDER FRA CLAIMS IN RAJASTHAN

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. District Number of claims received Number of claims approved and titles issued Claims Rejected 1 Banswara 28435 15551 12650 2 Pratapgarh 33244 10223 22568 3 Dungarpur 13063 6599 6464 4 Udaipur 22533 12758 9775 5 Sirohi 5768 3422 2346 6 Rajsamand 1083 260 823 7 Baran 8925 1581 7344 8 Pali 1546 614 932 9 Bhilwara 534 122 412 10 Savai Madhopur 121 0 121 11 Kota 433 86 3...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: IMPACT OF INDO-US NUCLEAR AGREEMENT

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India has signed several Inter Governmental Agreements with key partner countries for Cooperation in peaceful uses of Nuclear Energy including technology cooperation. The conclusion of international cooperation agreements following the NSG waiver has enabled increased total nuclear power generation from 16956 MU in 2007-08 to 56681 MU in 2024-25. The nuclear power capacity has since increased from 4020 MW in 2007-08 to 8780 MW at ...


General Elections and bye-elections 2026: Prohibition of display of Election Matter in Silence Period and Exit Poll

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Name of State/UT going for general elections Poll Date Silence period Assam 09.04.2026 5:00 PM (07.04.26) Kerala and Puducherry 09.04.2026 6:00 PM (07.04.26) Tamil Nadu 23.04.2026 6:00 PM (21.04.2026) 23.04.2026 (Phase I) 6:00 PM (21.04.2026) 29.04.2026(Phase II) 6:00 PM (27.04.2026) To 5:00 PM (09.04.26) To 6:00 PM (09.04.26) To 6:00 PM (23.04.2026) West Bengal To 6:00 PM (23.04.2026) To 6:00 PM (29.04.2026) ...