DGCA statement on Beechcraft C90 VT-AJV Air Ambulance crash at Chatra district in Jharkhand

India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On 23.02.2026 Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd Beechcraft C90 aircraft VT-AJV operating medical evacuation (Air Ambulance) flight on sector "Ranchi-Delhi" crashed in Kasaria Panchayat of Chatra district, in Jharkhand. There were seven persons on board including two crew members. The aircraft was airborne from Ranchi at 19:11 IST. After establishing contact with Kolkata, aircraft requested for deviation due to weather, at19:34 IST aircraft l...


Memorandum of Cooperation Signed between Digital Bharat Nidhi and Government of Andhra Pradesh for Expedited Rollout of Amended BharatNet Programme

India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Follow DoT Handles for more: - X - https://x.com/DoT_India Insta- https://www.instagram.com/department_of_telecom?igshMXUxbHFjd3llZTU0YQ Fb - https://www.facebook.com/DoTIndia Youtube: https://youtube.com/@departmentoftelecom?siDALnhYkt89U5jAaa In a significant step towards strengthening digital infrastructure in rural Andhra Pradesh, a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) was signed between Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), the Departme...


"Unveiling of Rajaji's bust marks an important step in shedding remnants of colonial influence," says Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan at 'Rajaji Utsav' at Rashtrapati Bhavan

India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, attended the 'Rajaji Utsav' at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. On the occasion, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, unveiled the bust of C. Rajagopalachari, replacing that of Edwin Lutyens. Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President said that the unveiling of Rajaji's bust represents yet another important step in shedding the remnants of colonial influence. He emphasised ...


MSME Ministry organizes National SC-ST Hub-Mega Awareness Programme in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, organized National SC-ST Hub-Mega Awareness Programme for disseminating information on National SC-ST Hub Scheme and other schemes / initiatives of Government of India for MSMEs, on 23 February 2026 at D.K. Conventional Hall, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. The programme aimed to promote entrepreneurship and empower MSME ecosystem through interactive sessio...


INDIAN NAVY TO COMMISSION ANJADIP

India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Navy is set to enhance its Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capabilities with the commissioning of Anjadip, the third vessel of the eight-ship Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) project. The warship will be formally commissioned into the Eastern Naval Command at Chennai Port on27 Feb 2026. The ceremony will be presided over byAdmiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff. The commissioning ceremony ...


Education Support for Wards of Unorganised Workers Strengthened in Alignment with Code on Social Security, 2020

India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In furtherance of the objectives of the Code on Social Security, 2020, and in line with the Government's commitment to strengthening social protection for unorganised workers and their families, the Ministry of Labour & Employment has undertaken a significant reform to enhance educational support for the children of eligible unorganised workers. The Ministry administers the welfare-oriented Labour Welfare Scheme (Education Compone...


Northeast's transformation since 2014 evident on ground; best appreciated by those who have seen how it was before, says Dr Jitendra Singh

India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "Development and peace share a reciprocal relationship, when peace prevails, development accelerates, and when development reaches people, it strengthens peace," said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, while addressing a Pre-Retirement Counselling (PRC) Workshop at Guwahati, Assam, today. Th...


Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda Virtually Inaugurates the Liver Transplant Unit & Robotic Surgery System at AIIMS Bhubaneswar

India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a landmark development transforming the healthcare landscape of Odisha and Eastern India, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has successfully established a comprehensive Liver Transplant Programme and commissioned a state-of-the-art Surgical Robotic System. Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, virtually inaugurated the Liver Transplant Unit and formally launched the Advanced Robotic Surgery System at the Instit...


India is Transitioning from "Pharmacy of the World" to a "Global Innovation Hub"- Union Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda

India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Long recognized as the 'pharmacy of the world,' India is now transitioning into 'innovator of the world' under the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda. Addressing the 11th Global Pharmaceutical Quality Summit held at Mumbai through a video message today, the Minister added that this transformation is driven by a strong focus on healthcare...


INS SUDARSHINI MARKS HISTORIC PORT CALL AT SAFAGA, EGYPT DURING LOKAYAN-26

India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Safaga, Egypt on21 Feb 2026as part of her ongoing Lokayan-26 deployment. Covering a distance of1,832 nautical miles in 16 days, the passage from Salalah to Safaga marks a significant milestone, highlighting the resilience, confidence, and endurance of the ship's crew. On arrival, the ship was warmly received by officials of the Egyptian Navy and representatives from the In...