India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Government has sanctioned and released the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) Tied and Untied Grants during FY 2025-26 for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)/Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Telangana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Mizoram & Meghalaya. These grants will further empower grassroots governance and enable need-based local development in PRIs. For the state of Telangana, Rs.247.94 crore has been release...
India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Strengthening India's indigenous defence capabilities under Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India, Ministry of Defence (MoD) has inked a major capital acquisition contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of two Mountain Radars, including associated equipment and required infrastructure for the Indian Air Force, at a cost of around Rs 1,950 crore. The contract, under Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed Devel...
India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today, met Acharya Shri Padmasagar Surishwar Ji Maharaj Sahib and sought his blessings. The Prime Minister posted on X; "Met Acharya Shri Padmasagar Surishwar Ji Maharaj Sahib and sought his blessings." Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared glimpses from inauguration of the Kaynes Technology semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat, marking the commencement of production at the facility. Noting that he was present in Sanand on February 28 for the start of production at the Micron plant and has returned exactly a month later for the Kaynes milestone, the Prime Minister underscored the momentum of India's semiconductor jo...
India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, paid homage to Srimad Sudhindra Tirtha Swamiji on the special occasion of his birth centenary, today. Shri Modi noted that Srimad Sudhindra Tirtha Swamiji devoted himself to service and spirituality, leaving a lasting impact on society. He highlighted that the revered Swamiji established numerous institutions and research centres, and was deeply committed to spreading the joys of education among ...
India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 8.85 lakh units of EVM (Ballot Unit, Control Unit and VVPAT) were allocated for use in elections through the first randomization process of EVMs. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into a record 219 Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) in FY 2025-26 with Indian taxpayers. This includes Unilateral APAs (UAPAs) and Bilateral APAs (BAPAs). With this, the total number of APAs since the inception of the APA programme has crossed the 1000th mark, aggregating to 1034 APAs, comprising 750 UAPAs and 284 BAPAs. This year, CBDT again recorded the highest ever APA signi...
India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Sangrahalay, Jain Heritage Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on the auspicious occasion of Bhagwan Mahavir Jayanti. "Koba Tirth is steeped in spiritual tranquillity,  a place where the tapasya of so many Jain Munis and saints finds expression, and where creation and service naturally blossom," said Shri Modi. Highlighting the enduring t...
India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A delegation of postal employees and representatives of various postal unions called on the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh. They thanked PM Modi and the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) for effectively addressing their concerns, from time to time. The delegation discusse...
India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. Name of the State Grant Component Amount (Rs. in crore) Installment/ Year Eligible Panchayats of the State Punjab Tied 332.46 2nd Installment for FY 2025-26 13231 eligible GPs, all eligible 150 BPs and all 22 eligible DPs Madhya Pradesh Tied 943.27 2nd Installment for FY 2025-26 eligible 46 DPs, 300 BPs and 22933 GPs 1.89 withheld portion of 1st instalment for FY 2025-26 additionally eligible 4 BPs and 19 ...