Cabinet approves 'Samudra Manthan' - National Offshore Exploration Scheme with an outlay of Rs.84,084 crore

India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: SL COMPONENT AMOUNT 1 Offshore data acquisition 28,534 1A 2D seismic data acquisition for basin-wide coverage 12,000 1B 3D seismic data acquisition (and other techniques) 12,534 1C NDR data re-processing and AI tools implementation 4,000 2 Offshore exploration and infrastructure-led production 55,200 2A Offshore exploration acceleration 43,200 2B Infrastructure-led deepwater production and exploration 10,000 ...


Indian Railways Recommends Premature Retirement of Five Group 'A' Officers

India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Review Committees of the Railway Board, Ministry of Railways have recommended premature retirement of five Group 'A' officers in public interest under Rule 1802(a) of the Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume II, which is equivalent to Rule 56(j) of the Fundamental Rules. The Review Committees have recommended premature retirement of two SAG officers of IRHS, one JAG officer of IRSE in Northern Railway, one officer of IRSEE in ...


Indian Railways Approves New Daily Express Service Between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Sawantwadi Road

India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Dadar Thane Panvel Pen Roha Mangaon Veer Khed Chiplun Savarda Aravali Road Sangameshwar Road Ratnagiri Adavali Valivade Rajapur Road Vaibhavwadi Road Nandgaon Road Kankavli Sindhudurg Kudal Sawantwadi Road In a major boost to passenger connectivity in Maharashtra and the Konkan region, Indian Railways has approved the introduction of a new daily Express train service between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus...


Indian Railways Approves Extension of Daily Ludhiana-Jakhal Passenger Train up to Jind to Strengthen Regional Rail Connectivity

India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards improving regional rail connectivity, Indian Railways has approved the extension of Train No. 54053/54054 Ludhiana-Jakhal Daily Passenger up to Jind station under Northern Railway. The decision will provide direct rail connectivity between Ludhiana and Jind, benefiting daily commuters, students, office-goers, traders and passengers travelling between Punjab and Haryana. Direct Ludhiana-Jind Passenger C...


Indian Railways Approves Rs.976 Crore Multitracking Project Between Danapur and Fatuha in Bihar of East Central Railway

India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major boost to rail capacity in Bihar, Indian Railways has approved multitracking of the 29 km Danapur to Fatuha section of East Central Railway at a cost of Rs.976 crore. The project will decongest one of the busiest stretches on the Patna rail corridor and create room for a large increase in both passenger and freight services. The sanctioned work covers three components. Third and fourth lines will be laid between Danapur a...


NHAI Successfully Launches Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System at Shahjahanpur Toll Plaza on the Delhi-Jaipur Section of NH-48

India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In order to provide a faster, seamless and barrier-free travel experience, NHAI has successfully rolled out the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system at Shahjahanpur Toll Plaza on Delhi-Jaipur section of NH-48 in Rajasthan. Earlier, NHAI had rolled out Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System at Daulatpura and Manoharpura Toll Plaza on the same corridor. Achieving a significant milestone towards transforming the busy Delhi - Jaipur ...


Powering India's Technological Self-Reliance: How VCF-SC Enabled a Scheduled Caste Entrepreneur to Build an Advanced Electronics Manufacturing Enterprise

India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Determination, technological innovation and timely institutional support have enabled many entrepreneurs to establish globally competitive enterprises. One such inspiring example is Smart-Waves Technologies Private Limited, a Hyderabad-based electronics manufacturing company founded by Scheduled Caste entrepreneur Mr. Mallikharjuna Rao Yelisela, whose journey reflects the transformative impact of the Venture Capital Fund for Schedul...


Revolutionising Sustainable Aquaculture: How VCF-SC Enabled a Scheduled Caste Entrepreneur to Build India's First Advanced Rainbow Trout RAS Facility

India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Innovation, entrepreneurship and timely institutional support have empowered many aspiring entrepreneurs to establish businesses that contribute to India's economic growth and sustainable development. One such inspiring example is Smartgreen Aquaculture Private Limited, a company based in Ranga Reddy District, Telangana, founded by Scheduled Caste entrepreneur Mr. Aditya Rithvik Narra. His entrepreneurial journey reflects the transf...


Union Textiles Minister Shri Giriraj Singh reaffirms Government's commitment to transforming India's cotton ecosystem at the 56th Foundation Day of CCI

India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd. (CCI), a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, celebrated its 56th Foundation Day today at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, in the presence of Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh. The programme was attended by Shri Sanjay Shirsat, Minister of Social Justice, Government of Maharashtra; Shri Sanjay Savkare, Minister of Textiles, Government...


Ministry of Textiles to celebrate 12th National Handloom Day on 7 August 2026

India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Textiles will celebrate the 12th National Handloom Day on 7 August 2026 with a national function at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre (RBCC), New Delhi, to celebrate India's rich handloom heritage and recognise the contribution of the handloom weaving community to the nation's cultural and economic development The Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest. The f...