India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced on 23rd July 2026 the final measures under Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act, 1974. The measures follow USTR's investigation into the acts, policies and practices of 60 economies, including India, relating to the imposition and enforcement of prohibitions on the importation of goods produced with forced labour. USTR has imposed an additional 10% ad valorem duty on imports fro...
India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of "Sahakar Se Samriddhi" and under the leadership of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, an important initiative was undertaken today towards transforming the country's mobility sector through cooperation, technology and inclusive development. Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Bhajanlal Sharma launched the 'Bharat Taxi' service in Rajasthan at a progra...
India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Today, in a remarkable decision taken at the 48th Session of the World Heritage Committee being held at Busan, South Korea, India's official nomination for 2025-26 cycle, "Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath" got inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming India's 45th property to receive this recognition. This global accolade celebrates India's enduring cultural legacy, showcasing its diverse traditions of architectural bri...
India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "Even as the enemy's intentions remain unchanged and it continues to employ nefarious tactics such as proxy wars & infiltration, the Indian Defence Forces stand fully prepared to face any challenge," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on July 25, 2026 during a commemorative event in Dras on the eve of the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas. Paying tribute to the bravehearts who secured India's victory in the 1999 Kargil War, Raksha Mantri ...
India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Coast Guard, working in close coordination with the civil administration, rescued 170 stranded persons in the flood-hit areas of Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South Gujarat, through 11 rescue operations conducted since the midnight of 22 July 2026 amidst incessant rainfall, severe flooding and extremely challenging weather conditions. The operations commenced during the night of 22/23 July with the rescue of five stranded...
India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Continuing its sustained crackdown on organised gold smuggling syndicates, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has carried out a series of intelligence-driven operations across the country, resulting in the seizure of over 27 kg foreign-origin smuggled gold and the arrest of 12 persons. The operations exposed sophisticated concealment methods, including concealment inside aircraft lavatories, specially fabricated cavities...
India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Catch the Rain Campaign (4th July-4th August 2026) is being implemented across Nandyal District of Andhra Pradesh with the objective of conserving every drop of rainwater through the restoration of traditional water bodies, desilting of feeder channels, revival of tank systems, and creation of additional water storage. The campaign is carried out in convergence with various departments, following the principle of "Catch the Rai...
India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Outlying Unit (CAPT/ CDTI) No of Courses /Webinars /Seminars Police Prison Officers Prosecutors Judicial Officers Forensic Experts Total CAPF/ CPO Others Grand Total State UT State UT State UT State UT State UT State UT CAPF CPO Bhopal 161 2383 64 1148 1 2830 180 4578 880 505 42 11444 1167 20 173 757 13561 Chandigarh 128 3230 1964 58 97 202 87 63 3 8 23 3561 2174 97 205 151...
India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Constitution (Ninety-Ninth Amendment) Act, 2014 (relating to the National Judicial Appointments Commission to replace the collegium system for appointing judges to the Supreme Court and High Courts) The Constitution (One Hundredth Amendment) Act, 2015 (relating to the land boundary agreement between India and Bangladesh) The Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016 (relating to the Goods and Services Tax in In...
India, July 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As per the Press Note of the ECI, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is being carried out in several phases across the country, with the objective of ensuring that the electoral rolls are accurate, up-to-date, and free of ineligible or duplicate entries, while ensuring that no eligible elector is left out. Phase I: The SIR was first undertaken in the State of Bihar, ahead of the Elections to the State Legisla...