Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda Virtually Addresses 8th Edition of 'Advantage Health Care - India 2026'

India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda virtually addressed the 8th edition of 'Advantage Health Care - India 2026', organised by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), in New Delhi today. Addressing the gathering, the Union Health Minister stated that under the visionary leadership of our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India has undertaken comprehensive reforms to build a r...


Progress of Area coverage under Summer crops as on 20.02.2026

India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: AreaSown Increase/ Sl. Normal Summer Area(DES)* Final Summer Area 2025 Corrospondingperiod of Last Year (2025) Decrease over corresponding period of Last year 1 Rice 31.49 33.28 17.78 17.78 0.00 2 Pulses 23.40 27.07 0.91 0.76 0.15 a Greengram 20.44 23.49 0.59 0.56 0.03 b Blackgram 2.96 3.58 0.25 0.19 0.06 c OtherPulses 0.00 - 0.07 0.01 0.00 3 ShreeAnnacumCoarseCereals 12.08 14.06 1.38 ...


Prime Minister lauds milestone of 30 lakh households adopting rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar scheme

India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today hailed the achievement of empowering 30 lakh households across the nation with rooftop solar power, describing it as a commendable milestone in India's clean energy journey. The Prime Minister complimented all beneficiaries who have embraced rooftop solar, noting that the initiative is boosting savings, sustainability and self-reliance among citizens. Shri Modi further emphasised that ...


Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Calls Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Zero Defect, Zero Effect' Vision the Core of India's Manufacturing Push; Says Quality Key to $30-35 Trillion Economy by 2047

India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal today emphasised that quality must become the defining mantra of India's manufacturing and export ecosystem, asserting that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of "zero defect, zero effect" will serve as the cornerstone of India's growth story in the Amrit Kaal. Aligning the initiative with the Prime Minister's vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the Minister said India's a...


CCPA Imposes Rs.15 Lakh Penalty on Coaching Institute for Misleading Advertisement

India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has passed a final order imposing a penalty of Rs.15 lakh on Vajirao and Reddy Institute for issuing misleading advertisements in relation to the Civil Services Examination (CSE), 2023. The Authority observed that the Institute deliberately concealed important information in its advertisements, namely, the specific course(s) opted for by the successful candidates. The Institute publ...


Building Roads with Proof, Not Promises: New Technology That Gets Road Quality Right

India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: What if the country's highways could speak, not in words but through data, diagnostics and decisive action? As the nation builds roads at an unprecedented scale, the focus is now shifting from just expanding networks to ensuring world-class quality, safety and reliability. A clear step in that direction is the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)'s pilot project to closely monitor construction quality on National Highwa...


Shegaon to host four-day National Arogya Fair 2026, bringing Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy under one roof

India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, in collaboration with All India Ayurvedic Congress is organising a four-day "National Arogya Fair 2026" at the holy town of Shegaon in Buldhana district, Maharashtra, from 25 to 28 February 2026. The fair aims to promote Ayush systems of medicine among the general public, provide comprehensive health services and create new livelihood opportunities for farmers through medicinal plant cul...


NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported Indian workers held in captivity by their employer without salary and proper food in an area near Bangkok, Thailand for the last six months

India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that at least six persons from Kendrapara district of Odisha have been held captive by their employer for the last six months in an area near Bangkok in Thailand. Reportedly, the incident came to light on 17th February 2026 when the victims recorded a video describing their plight. They are being confined inside the factory and being ...


Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Launches Over Rs.1,500 Crore Projects at VOC Port, Boosting Green & Digital Maritime Infrastructure

India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated and laid the foundation of projects worth more than Rs.1,500 crore at V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOC Port), Tuticorin, marking a major expansion of infrastructure, renewable energy integration and digital modernisation at the port. A key highlight of the event was the inauguration of the VOC Maritime Heritage Museum, an immersive instit...


Vice-President of Guyana Calls on Vice-President of India at Uprashtrapati Bhavan

India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of Guyana, H.E. Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, called on the Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi today. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen India-Guyana relations across a wide range of sectors. Dr. Jagdeo appreciated the decisive leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and India's rapid strides in digital governance and financia...