Union Health Minister Shri JP Nadda Chairs High-Level Review on Healthcare Reforms and TB Mukt Bharat in Haryana

India, Dec. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Shri J.P. Nadda, today convened a high-level review meeting with the Health Minister and senior officials of Haryana to evaluate healthcare delivery and strengthen the implementation of national health programmes. Key focus areas included public health system strengthening, patient-centric care, regulatory supervision, and the elimination of tuberculosis (TB) as a public health challenge. ...


Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia Announces Major Strategic Reforms to Strengthen India's Telecom Security Ecosystem for 2026

India, Dec. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: DoT extends the Pro Tem Security Certification Scheme for two years from 01-01-2026 Reduction of TSTL designation application fee Equal or more than 50% reduction in TSTL designation application fees across categories. Simplified, application-based fee structure, replacing complex slabs. Special concessions, aligned with TEC policy, including: 50% fee reduction for: Indian Startups. Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). Women...


Vice-President emphasises the importance of preserving and passing on the legacy of freedom fighters to future generations in Puducherry

India, Dec. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, addressed a civic reception in Puducherry and inaugurated a Housing Project under the Smart Cities Mission, during which he handed over the keys of 216 newly constructed tenements to beneficiaries, reaffirming the Government of India's commitment to inclusive and sustainable urban development. The civic reception was organised by various organisations of Puducherry, including ...


Self-Awareness Is Not Merely Knowledge, but Experience - Dr. Bhagesh Vasudev Jha

India, Dec. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), through its Kala Nidhi Division, organised the Dr Kapila Vatsyayan Memorial Lecture titled "Aatmbodh se Vishvabodh" (From Self-Realisation to Universal Awareness) on 29 December 2025 at the Samvet Auditorium, IGNCA. The memorial lecture was delivered by Dr Bhagesh Vasudev Jha, IAS (Retd.), Chairman, Gujarat Sahitya Academy. The session was chaired by Shri Ram Bahadur Rai, Pre...


INSV KAUNDINYA EMBARKS ON HER MAIDEN VOYAGE

India, Dec. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Kaundinya, the Indian Navy's indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel, sailed on her maiden overseas voyage from Porbandar, Gujarat to Muscat, Sultanate of Oman on 29 Dec 2025. This historic expedition marks a major milestone in India's efforts to revive, understand, and celebrate its ancient maritime heritage through a living ocean voyage. The vessel was formally flagged off by VAdm Krish...


PDUNASS and IC Centre for Governance Forge Landmark Partnership to Embed Ethics in Social Security Administration

India, Dec. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a transformative step towards redefining public service delivery in India, the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS), the apex training institution of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), has entered in a strategic partnership with the IC Centre for Governance (ICCfG). The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed today in New Delhi, institutionalizes a comprehensive framework to ...


Rabi crop area coverage data as of 26th December 2025

India, Dec. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: (Area in lakh hactare) Prograssive Area Sown Increase (+) / Decrease (-) over corrosponding period 2024-25 1 Wheat 312.35 328.04 322.68 322.49 0.19 2 Rice * 42.93 44.73 14.90 13.01 1.89 3 Pulses 140.42 134.08 133.44 129.79 3.65 a Gram 100.99 91.22 95.88 91.22 4.66 b Lentil 15.13 16.99 17.06 16.85 0.21 c Fieldpea $ 6.50 - 7.92 8.27 -0.35 d Kulthi $ 1.98 - 1.84 2.38 -0.54 e Urdbean...


Year-End Review 2025: Overview of Schemes and Key Achievements of the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment

India, Dec. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S.N. Name of Event/Exhibition Duration No. of Benef./States Participated No. of Benef. States 1. Mahakumbh Mela, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 13 Jan. to 26 Feb. 2025 12 Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh 2. Shilp Samagam Mela, Nashik, Maharashtra 17-26 33 Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, 3. Surajkund International ...


31st Edition of the NeSDA - Way Forward Monthly Report for States/UTs released

India, Dec. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) has released the thirty first edition of monthly report of NeSDA Way Forward for States/UTs, November 2025 which provides a detailed overview of status of e-service delivery across States/UTs. The Report for November, 2025 is available at: https://darpg.gov.in/sites/default/files/NeSDA_Way_Forward_November_2025_Report.pdf The key highlights entailed in the report a...


Vice-President Participates Trivandrum Fest 2025 as Chief Guest; calls it a celebration of ideas, culture, and community spirit

India, Dec. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, participated Trivandrum Fest 2025 in Thiruvananthapuram today, The Christmas-New Year Peace Carnival is being celebrated as Trivandrum Fest, by the South Kerala Diocese of the Church of South India in association with the Assembly of Christian Trust Services. Addressing at the festival , The Vice-President described the festival as a vibrant celebration of ideas, creativity, ...