India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Government of India has approved the Amended BharatNet Program (ABP) on 04.08.2023 for upgradation of all Gram Panchayats (GPs) in ring topology. Out of 2,65,014 GPs planned throughout the country, 2,14,912 GPs had been connected under BharatNet Phase-I and Phase-II and as of June 2026, 13,494 GPs have been upgraded under ABP for providing high speed internet services. The Government supports 4G coverage in villages uncovered by T...
India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released findings of Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted across Alipurduar and Cooch Behar Districts and adjoining areas in the State of West Bengal under West Bengal LSA, during the month of June 2026, for information of general telecom consumers. The purpose of this drive test is to assess and verify real time quality of mobile network services (both voice & data) provided b...
India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released findings of Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted along river Ganga from Kolkata to Kachubaria-Gangasagar under West Bengal LSA, during the month of June 2026, for information of general telecom consumers. The purpose of this drive test is to assess and verify real time quality of mobile network services (both voice & data) provided by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs). ...
India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released findings of Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted across South Tripura District and adjoining areas in the State of Tripura under North East LSA, during the month of May 2026, for information of general telecom consumers. The purpose of this drive test is to assess and verify real time quality of mobile network services (both voice & data) provided by Telecom Service Pr...
India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards transforming the country's mobility sector through cooperation, innovation and inclusive development, Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis today launched the 'Bharat Taxi' service in Maharashtra at a programme held at Navi Mumbai International Airport. The initiative has been launched in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of 'Sahakar Se Samriddhi' and under the leadership...
India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. State Name of Organization Type of Org. Type of museum Sanctioned amount FY: FY: FY: Utilized fund Andhra Pradesh Government of Andhra Pradesh, Padamshree Kalluri Subbarao Memorial District Archaeological Museum Anantpur State Govt. Setting of New Museum 572.00 286.00 - - 572.00 Science City of Andhra Pradesh, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Kailasgiri (Dovari Konda), Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh State Govt. S...
India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: SL. NO. NAME OF SPIRITUAL CORRIDOR DETAILS OF WORKS CARRIED OUT 1. Kashi (Varanasi) 2. Ayodhya 3. Mathura-Vrindavan The infrastructural and aesthetic development of the spiritual corridors in Kashi, Ayodhya and Mathura has been undertaken through tourism infrastructure projects sanctioned under various schemes of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, including Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augment...
India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Comparative statement for digitised collections available on the website till 15th July, 2026. Sl. No. Name of Museum Total Number of artefacts in the Museum Available on website % Available on the website 1 National Museum 206169 119255 57.84 2 Indian Museum 108000 91013 84.27 3 Victoria Memorial Hall 29220 28592 97.85 4 Salar Jung Museum 48367 48349 99.96 5 Allahabad Museum 70121 63781 90.96 6...
India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No Name of State Number of Monuments and Sites 1. Andhra Pradesh 136 2. Karnataka 506 3. Kerala 30 4. Puducherry (UT) 07 5. Tamil Nadu 412 6. Telangana 09 Total 1100 Financial Year Allocation Expenditure 2021-22 56.64 56.44 2022-23 94.48 94.48 2023-24 97.83 97.83 2024-25 67.48 67.44 2025-26 79.89 79.89 There are 1100 monuments and sites (areas) declared as of national importance in South...
India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Financial Year Budgetary Provisions Actual Expenses 2021-22 10.50 9.86 2022-23 16.25 12.96 2023-24 25.72 24.92 2024-25 10.50 9.08 2025-26 4.65 2.60 (Rupees in Crore) (Rupees in Crore) The Ministry of Culture promotes India's art and culture abroad with a view to strengthening cultural relations with foreign countries through the conclusion and implementation of Cultural Agreements, Cultural Exchange Programmes, ...