DELIVERY OF MALWAN - THE SECOND ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE SHALLOW WATER CRAFT BUILT BY CSL, KOCHI

India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 'Malwan', the second of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, was delivered to the Indian Navy on 31 Mar 2026. The vessel has been indigenously designed and constructed by CSL, Kochi to Indian Navy's specifications in accordance with Classification Rules of DNV. 'Malwan' draws its name from the historic coastal town of Malwan in Maharashtra, a region intrinsical...


PMAY-G: Advancing Housing for All in Rural India

India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Introduction A Home That Changed Everything: Taid's Journey to Safety and Stability Taid, a widow from the Titabor area of Jorhat district in Assam, lived for years in a flood‑prone area where her fragile home offered little protection. Life was uncertain, but in 2016-17, her dream of a permanent house became a reality through Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G). With support, she built a strong h...


National Council for Cement and Building Materials signs MoU with Delhi Technological University to strengthen skill development and capacity building in construction sector

India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Delhi Technological University (DTU), marking a significant step towards strengthening research-academia collaboration in India's cement and construction sector. The collaboration aims to promote joint research and innovation in cement and concrete technologies, provide training opportunities for students, professional...


Secretary (Sports) Hari Ranjan Rao Urges Industry to Position India as Global Hub for Sports Goods Manufacturing at ISGF 2026

India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 4th edition of the India Sporting Goods Fair (ISGF) 2026 opened with a strong focus on transforming India into a global hub for sports goods manufacturing, exports and trade. Addressing exhibitors, international buyers and stakeholders, Secretary (Sports), Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Hari Ranjan Rao, stated, "This is a golden period in the growth trajectory of India's sports goods industry." Outlining an ambitious ...


Digital Push Deepens in Rural India: eGramSwaraj Records Over Rs.3 Lakh Crores in Online Payments; SabhaSaar Expands to 23 Languages

India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has achieved two significant milestones in advancing digital and inclusive rural governance across the country. India's Gram Panchayats are witnessing a major leap in digital governance, with over Rs.3 lakh crores (cumulative) in payments routed through the eGramSwaraj platform, while the AI-powered SabhaSaar tool is now available in 23 Indian languages, strengthening both financial transparency and ...


INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TRIKAND CONCLUDES PORT CALL AT MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE

India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: INS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, concluded her port call at Maputo, Mozambique on 29 Mar 2026. During the port call, joint training and professional engagements were conducted, enhancing strengthening interoperability and maritime cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Mozambique Navy. HADR relief material from India was handed over in presence of His Excellency Dr. Ussene Hilario Isse, He...


Decarbonizing India's Fertilizer Sector and Strengthening The Nation's Energy Security

India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. Name of Fertilizer Company Manufacturing Unit Quantity of Green Ammonia  (MT per year) Developer / Winner Discovered Price  (Rs/kg) 1. Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) Kandla (Gujarat) 1,00,000 ACME Cleantech 54.73 Paradeep (Odisha) 1,00,000 ACME Cleantech 49.75 2. Coromandel International Limited (CIL) Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) 85,000 Jakson Green & OCIOR 50.75 Vishakhapatna...


SIKKIM HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON NIKHIL SUBBA AND OTHERS V/S THE BRANCH MANAGER, ICICI LOMBARD GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY AND OTHERS

GANGTOK, India, April 1 -- Sikkim High Court issued the following judgment/order on March 2: 1. The challenge in the instant Appeal is to the computation of compensation, arrived at by the Learned Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Gangtok, Sikkim (hereinafter, the "MACT"), in MACT Case No.11 of 2024 (Nikhil Subba and Others vs. The Branch Manager, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company and Others), vide Judgment dated 26-12-2024. 2. Learned Counsel for the Appellants put forth the contention ...


SIKKIM HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON THE BRANCH MANAGER, NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY V/S HASMUKH PANNALAL PUNAMIYA AND OTHERS

GANGTOK, India, April 1 -- Sikkim High Court issued the following judgment/order on March 2: 1. On a Petition filed by the Respondents No.1, 2 and 3 herein, under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, before the Learned Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Gangtok, Sikkim (hereinafter, the "MACT"), as Claimants, seeking compensation of Rs. 4,41,47,970/- (Rupees four crores, forty one lakhs, forty seven thousand, nine hundred and seventy) only, on account of the death of their brother, in a m...


SIKKIM HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER FOR ELEVAR DIGITEL INFRASTRUCTURE V/S STATE OF SIKKIM AND OTHERS

GANGTOK, India, April 1 -- Sikkim High Court issued the following judgment/order on March 2: 1. The prayers in the instant Writ Petition are as follows; ".......................... Rule calling upon the Respondents to show cause as to why; (a) A writ in the nature of Mandamus shall not be issued directing the respondent authorities to allow the petitioner's employee/workers to enter the leasehold premises and operate the telecommunication tower. (b) In the alternative a writ in the nature ...