India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has created a new category of Ex-Agniveer in the recruitment of the post of Constable (General Duty)/ Rifleman in Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles (CAPFs & AR) respectively with the following provisions for them: (i) Reservation of 50% of vacancies. (ii) 3 Years relaxation in prescribed upper age limit. Further, age relaxation of 5 years beyond the prescribed upper age limit will be given to th...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Law Commission of India in its various Reports had recommended section-specific amendments in the criminal laws. Also, Committees like Bezbaruah Committee, Vishwanathan Committee, Malimath Committee, Madhawa Menon Committee, etc. made recommendations for section-specific amendments in the criminal laws and general reforms in criminal justice system. The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, in it...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: SL State/UT 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1 Andhra Pradesh 1899 1875 2341 2341 2528 2 Arunachal Pradesh 30 47 14 24 78 3 Assam 3530 4846 1733 909 408 4 Bihar 1512 1413 1621 4450 6380 5 Chhattisgarh 297 352 439 473 660 6 Goa 40 36 90 86 77 7 Gujarat 1283 1536 1417 1995 1592 8 Haryana 656 622 681 751 1815 9 Himachal Pradesh 98 70 77 127 148 10 Jharkhand 1204 953 967...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 'Police' and 'Public Order' are 'State' subjects under the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. State Governments/ UT Administrations are primarily responsible for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of crimes through their Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs). The National Database on Sexual Offenders (NDSO), is a centralized database established by NCRB in 2018 under the Ministry of Home Affairs. I...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the Government's continued efforts to strengthen India's creative sector and promote the emerging Orange Economy, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting today launched the Pilot Phase of the 'Gems of India' Challenge, a structured national initiative to identify, nurture and promote grassroots digital creators from across the country. Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister, India has embraced techn...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, under the aegis of India's 2026 BRICS Chairship, has successfully hosted the 8th Meeting of BRICS Heads of Prosecution Services in virtual mode from 20-21 July 2026. Presided over by the Ld. Attorney General for India, Shri R. Venkataramani, this important official dialogue brought together Heads of Prosecution Services, senior officials, delegates, ...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards strengthening market access for traditional artisans, a PMV stall at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh, was inaugurated on 14th July 2026, marking the launch of second operational PMV stall at an airport. The stall has been set up with the support of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and a Self-Help Group (SHG). Through this initiative, three PMV bene...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Harjit Singh Grewal assumed office as Chairman, National Commission for Minorities today. This appointment marks the beginning of a renewed commitment towards promoting the welfare, inclusion, empowerment and socio-economic development of minority communities.With extensive experience in public life and organizational leadership, he has been actively involved in promoting social harmony, public welfare, and inclusive developme...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Minority Affairs through its PM VIKAS Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme which seeks to facilitate opportunities for minority communities in education, skilling, and employment to ensure their inclusive development. In this scheme projects are allocated to Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) irrespective of States. Therefore, details of allocation State wise is not maintained. No proposal has been made to enhance a sepa...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Source Installed Capacity (GW) Solar power 162.15 Wind power 57.44 Bio power 11.75 Hydro power 57.24 Total 288.58 Renewable energy installed capacity in the country has increased form 76.38 GW in 2014 to 288.58 GW as on 30.06.2026. Source-wise installed capacity under solar, wind and other renewable sources is given below: So far, a total of 297.36 GW non-fossil fuel sources based electricity capacity has been installe...