India, March 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw chaired a comprehensive review meeting with senior railway officials at Rail Bhawan today to assess the progress in station access, passenger amenity upgrades & other security related reinforcements to improve the passenger experience. The meeting focused on measures like access control, crowd management, technol...
India, March 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As per the information provided by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare there is no definition of 'generic medicines' under Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules made there under and Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has not received any such reports regarding variations in quality, therapeutic effectiveness and onset time of certain generic medicines.  The manufacture, sale and distribution of drugs are p...
India, March 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Minister of State for Communications, while addressing the ET Telecom 5G Summit in New Delhi, said that India has witnessed remarkable progress in the telecom sector and is advancing with a clear roadmap to emerge as a global leader in 5G and upcoming 6G technologies. Dr. Pemmasani stated that India is poised to reach 1 billion 5G users by 2031, underlining the transformative impact of next-generatio...
India, March 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday conducted a high-level, comprehensive review of the overall condition of the agriculture sector at Krishi Bhavan in New Delhi. The meeting focused extensively on the potential losses suffered by farmers in several states due to recent incidents of excessive rainfall, heavy showers, hailstorms, and other adverse weather ...
India, March 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Biopharmaceuticals, or biologics, include products such as vaccines, therapeutic proteins, blood components and tissues. They are derived from living sources and are more complex than chemically synthesised small molecule drugs. Biosimilars are follow on versions of approved biologic medicines developed with reference to an originator product. A substance used in the manufacture of a medici...
India, March 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Observed globally on 22 March, World Water Day serves as a reminder of the critical importance of freshwater and the urgent need for sustainable water management. It highlights the growing challenges of water scarcity, climate change, and equitable access, while mobilising governments, industries, and communities worldwide to act towards securing water for present and future generations. This year's global theme, "Water and Gender...
India, March 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, today, to discuss regional developments and strengthen bilateral cooperation. The Prime Minister conveyed his warm greetings to President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian on the auspicious occasions of Eid and Nowruz. During the discussion, both leaders expressed their shared hope that this festive season would usher in a ...
India, March 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today felicitated the organisers, donors and families associated with the historic Jain Diksha Ceremony held recently in Mumbai, and said that the spirit of renunciation and service reflected in the Diksha ceremony is an inspiration for the entire society. Addressing the gathering at Lok Bhavan, the Vice-President said that Jainism has always stood for service to society and ...
India, March 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For decades, the stretch between Ramban, Digdol and Panthyal on National Highway 44 was known by a name that locals rarely spoke about without concern - Khooni Nallah. Falling rocks, landslides, heavy rains and a high number of fatal accidents frequently brought traffic to a halt. Travellers often found themselves stranded for hours, sometimes even days, waiting for the road to clear. Today, that story is changing with the constru...
India, March 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs (MCGS- MSME) was launched in January 2025. The scheme provides 60% guarantee coverage by National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) to Member Lending Institutions (MLIs) for credit facility upto Rs. 100 crore sanctioned to eligible Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under MCGS-MSME for purchase of equipment/ machinery. Based on the feedback received from the MSMEs a...