India, March 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Naval Ship Trikand, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, has departed from Port Victoria, Seychelles, on 20 Mar 2026 on completion of an enriching port call. Captain Sachin Kulkarni, Commanding Officer of the ship, called on senior Government functionaries and the High Commissioner of India to Seychelles. The ship also handed over critical spares and essential stores to the Government of Seychelles. INS Trikand participa...
India, March 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, March 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, today released the Operational Guidelines of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 as Jal Mahotsav 2026 culminated alongside the Sujal Gram Samvad on the occasion of World Water Day. Jal Mahotsav 2026 was observed as a 15‑day nationwide campaign from 8 March, International Women's Day, to 22 March, World Water Day, marked by widespread community participa...
India, March 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has paid tributes to the second Sikh Guru, Shri Angad Dev Ji, on the occasion of his Jyoti-Jyot Diwas. In a post on X platform, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said that by developing the holy Gurmukhi script, Guru Angad Dev Ji disseminated the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji to the masses. He said that by strengthening the traditions of ...
India, March 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release:  Union Minister of Coal & Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, along with Minister of State for Coal & Mines, Satish Chandra Dubey, will launch the 7th Tranche of Auction of Critical and Strategic Mineral Blocks on March 23, 2026. Critical minerals are pivotal for the country's economic development and mineral security. The global transition towards clean energy and advanced technologies has significantly increased the demand for mi...
India, March 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended his heartiest greetings to the people of Bihar on the occasion of Bihar Diwas. The Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes to the people of the state, noting that Bihar has long bestowed grandeur and divinity upon Indian heritage. Highlighting that the state is currently engaged in scripting new chapters of progress every day, Shri Modi further affirmed his confidence that the dedi...
India, March 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The maiden edition of the Bharat Electricity Summit (BES) concluded successfully today, bringing together policymakers, global experts, industry leaders, investors, and innovators to deliberate on the future of the power sector and accelerate the global clean energy transition. The Summit witnessed wide-ranging discussions, high-level bilateral engagements, and significant business interactions, reinforcing India's leadership in t...
India, March 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, through the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), today convened the Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala in Delhi as part of its intensified and forward-looking strategy to strengthen the district-level response to HIV/AIDS, with a focused engagement for the States of Haryana and Delhi. The workshop was chaired by Dr. Rakesh Gupta, Additional Secretary & Director General,...
India, March 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sector Coal Crude Oil Natural Gas Refinery Products Fertilizers Steel Cement Electricity Overall Index Weight 10.33 8.98 6.88 28.04 2.63 17.92 5.37 19.85 100.00 2012-13 103.2 99.4 85.6 107.2 96.7 107.9 107.5 104.0 103.8 2013-14 104.2 99.2 74.5 108.6 98.1 115.8 111.5 110.3 106.5 2014-15 112.6 98.4 70.5 108.8 99.4 121.7 118.1 126.6 111.7 2015-16 118.0 97.0 67.2 114.1 106.4 120....
India, March 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman launched 'PRARAMBH 2026' - Income Tax Department's nationwide awareness campaign on Income Tax Act, 2025, in New Delhi, today. This multimedia initiative, spanning print, radio, television, outdoor, digital and social media, has been designed to build awareness about the key features of the new Act, which is set to come into effect from 01.04.2026. The campa...