India's Rail Electrification Drive Nears Completion, Enabling Net-Zero Carbon Emissions and Cleaner, Faster Passenger Mobility

India, Dec. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways is close to completing the electrification of almost its entire broad-gauge network, with more than 99% already electrified and the remaining stretches expected to finish soon. The pace of work in recent years has been extraordinary. Between 2019 and 2025, Indian Railways electrified over 33,000 route kilometres, working at an average speed of more than 15 Route KMs every single day. The total distance electrified d...


Prime Minister Welcomes Release of Commemorative Stamp Honouring Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II

India, Dec. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expressed delight at the release of a commemorative postal stamp in honour of Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II (Suvaran Maran) by the Vice President of India, Thiru C.P. Radhakrishnan today. Shri Modi noted that Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II was a formidable administrator endowed with remarkable vision, foresight and strategic brilliance. He highlighted the Emperor's unwavering commitment t...


Sarbananda Sonowal Visits Namrup to Review Prep for PM Narendra Modi's Fertiliser Project Launch

India, Dec. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: New Delhi, 14 December, 2025 - The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal visited the Namrup fertiliser complex in Dibrugarh district today, to review on-ground preparations ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit on Dec. 21, when he will lay the foundation stone for the fourth fertiliser plant at Namrup. The new brownfield ammonia-urea complex will be set up at the existing premis...


53rd Edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle Dedicated to Vijay Diwas Held in Goa

India, Dec. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 53rd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle was organised today along the Konkan coast of Goa, with the Armed Forces as special partners, in observance of Vijay Diwas. The mega cycling event marked a significant milestone for the Fit India Movement by taking the nationwide fitness initiative beyond the National Capital Region, signalling its expanding footprint across different regions of the country. The event reflected the g...


National Handicrafts Week 2025 celebrations concludes with the first Kamladevi Chattopadhyay Craft Lecture Series on "Handmade for Gen-Next" By Padam Bhushan awardee Rajeev Sethi

India, Dec. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, with support of Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts today launched the inaugural edition of the Kamladevi Chattopadhyay Craft Lecture Series at the International Craft Complex (The Kunj), New Delhi, featuring keynote lecture by Padma Bhushan awardee Shri Rajeev Sethi on the theme "Handmade for Gen-Next." The lecture saw the presence of Smt. Amrit Raj, ...


Mizoram Gets its First Rail-Carried Cars, Marking a Significant Milestone in the Region's Transportation

India, Dec. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sairang Railway Station handled its first-ever direct inward automobile rake, carrying 119 Maruti cars from Changsari near Guwahati. This historic movement will enhance vehicle availability in Aizawl, reduce dependence on long road transport, and benefit Mizoram's automobile sector, including dealers, service providers, and customers, marking a significant step in the State's infrastructural and economic development. This achieveme...


NSDL Initiates Account Freeze Action Against Saroj Jayprakash Jalan

Mumbai, India, Dec. 15 -- National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) has taken the Account Level Freeze action against Saroj Jayprakash Jalan (PAN: ABPPJ6563P) based on directions from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Notably, SEBI can direct NSDL to freeze accounts due to suspected illegal activity, non-disclosure of beneficial ownership, or other violations of securities market regulations. Besides, here are the details related to the SEBI order: * Reference of SEBI Dire...


NSDL Initiates Account Freeze Action Against Jayshree B Mehta

Mumbai, India, Dec. 15 -- National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) has taken the Account Level Freeze action against Jayshree B Mehta (PAN: AFRPM8683F) based on directions from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Notably, SEBI can direct NSDL to freeze accounts due to suspected illegal activity, non-disclosure of beneficial ownership, or other violations of securities market regulations. Besides, here are the details related to the SEBI order: * Reference of SEBI Directions...


NSDL Initiates Account Freeze Action Against Sagar Mal Nahata

Mumbai, India, Dec. 15 -- National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) has taken the Account Level Freeze action against Sagar Mal Nahata (PAN: ABEPN9248G) based on directions from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Notably, SEBI can direct NSDL to freeze accounts due to suspected illegal activity, non-disclosure of beneficial ownership, or other violations of securities market regulations. Besides, here are the details related to the SEBI order: * Reference of SEBI Directions...


NSDL Initiates Account Freeze Action Against Rahul Dilip Shah

Mumbai, India, Dec. 15 -- National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) has taken the Account Level Freeze action against Rahul Dilip Shah (PAN: BIZPS1023F) based on directions from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Notably, SEBI can direct NSDL to freeze accounts due to suspected illegal activity, non-disclosure of beneficial ownership, or other violations of securities market regulations. Besides, here are the details related to the SEBI order: * Reference of SEBI Directions...