Cabinet approves India's Nationally Determined Contribution (2031-2035) to be communicated to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards strengthening India's action, the Union Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved India's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for the period 2031 to 2035, enhancing the country's ambition under the UNFCCC and its Paris Agreement while reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development and climate justice. India's NDC for 2031-35 is guided by ...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: FINANCIAL LAPSES IN INSTITUTIONS UNDER THE MINISTRY OF  EARTH SCIENCES

India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Recovery/Dues for Airport Authority of India (AAI)- Airports Financial Year Amount due to IMD (Rs. crore) Amount recovered by IMD (Rs. crore) 2020-21 61.26 61.26 2021-22 60.35 60.35 2022-23 70.84 90.94 2023-24 66.30 65.73 2024-25 72.99 71.78 Recovery/Dues for Greenfield Private/State Government Airports Financial Year Amount Due to IMD (Rs. crore) Amount recovered by IMD (Rs. crore) 2020-21 6.05 3.01 2021...


Ministry of Education issues 3-Year Action Plan for "Nasha Mukt Vidyalaya" under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan

India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In pursuance of the three-year Action Plan for Nasha Mukht Bharat, a joint advisory from the Home Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs and Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education has been issued to the Chief Secretaries of all States & UTs for implementation across schools in mission mode. Substance abuse among children and adolescents has emerged as a serious public health issue and social conce...


Ministry of Culture and YouTube sign MoU to amplify and champion Indian Traditional Folk and Tribal Music on a global stage

India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, with YouTube to promote and amplify Indian traditional folk and tribal music on a global stage in New Delhi today. Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Shri Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Smt. Gunjan Soni, Managing Director - India, YouTube graced the event. Union Minister for Cu...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: PENDING CASES UNDER CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL

India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Year Cases instituted Cases disposed Disposal rate (%) 2023 25,742 31,672 123 2024 32,998 35,460 108 2025 31,899 34,318 108 Total 90,639 1,01,450 112 Central Administrative Tribunal adjudicates grievances and disputes arising out of the conditions of service of an employee appointed to the public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union and the States. The grievances include cases relating...


Governor of Bihar meets Prime Minister

India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Governor of Bihar, Shri Syed Ata Hasnain met Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today in New Delhi. The Prime Minister's Office said in a X post; "Governor of Bihar, @atahasnain53 met Prime Minister @narendramodi. @GovernorBihar"   Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


CCI approves acquisition of shareholding of Groww Asset Management by State Street Global Advisors, Inc.

India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of shareholding of Groww Asset Management Limited by State Street Global Advisors, Inc. The proposed transaction relates to the acquisition of shareholding by State Street Global Advisors, Inc. (State Street) in Groww Asset Management Limited (Target). State Street is a subsidiary of State Street Corporation (SSC) and operates under the "State Street Investment M...


Government has issued multiple advisories emphasizing the observance of due diligence obligations under the IT Act and IT Rules

India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The policies of Government of India are aimed at ensuring open, safe, trusted and accountable cyberspace for users in the country. The Government is cognizant of the risks and harms arising from the misuse of digital technologies including the social media. The Information Technology Act, 2000 ("IT Act") and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 ("IT Rules"), together, have ...


PRESIDENT OF INDIA'S GREETINGS ON THE EVE OF RAM NAVAMI

India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu sends her greetings to all fellow citizens on the eve of Ram Navami. In a message, the President has said "On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all fellow citizens and to all Indians living abroad. This festival is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Maryada Purushottam Bhagwan Shri Ram. The epic life journey of Bhagwan Sh...


CCI approves subscription of certain equity share capital of Aditya Birla Renewables  (ABReN/Target) by GIP EM Star Ltd.

India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the subscription of certain equity share capital of Aditya Birla Renewables Limited (ABReN/ Target) by GIP EM Star Pte. Ltd. (Acquirer). The Acquirer is incorporated in Singapore and is owned by certain funds managed by GIM EM Manager LLC. GIM EM Manager LLC is wholly owned by Global Infrastructure Management, LLC (GIM). GIM is an indirectly majority-owned subsidiary of Black...