NHAI Takes Measures to Mitigate Heatwave Effect on Workforce involved in Construction and Maintenance of National Highways

India, April 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In view of the ongoing heatwave conditions and above normal temperatures during the current summer season, NHAI has issued comprehensive guidelines aimed at mandating precautionary measures to safeguard health of the workforce and ensure safety of National Highway users during the heatwave conditions. The guidelines outline mandatory safety protocols for construction sites, maintenance work and toll plazas under NHAI jurisdiction....


Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Announces Gazette Notification for South Coastal Railway and Major Expansion in Andhra Pradesh

India, April 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Visakhapatnam, April 28, 2026 Addressing the gathering after Ground Breaking Ceremony of Google Cloud India AI Hub at Visakhapatnam, Union Minister for Railways, MeitY and Information & Broadcasting, Shri. Ashwini Vaishnaw has stated that the Gazette Notification for the creation of South Coastal Railway Zone will be issued, with June 1, 2026 being notified as the effective date. He indicated that this development marks a signifi...


India Meets All-Time Highest Peak Power Demand of ~256 GW Without Shortage

India, April 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Time 15:38 All India Peak Demand Met 256117 MW Grid Frequency 50.00 Hz Source MW (ex-bus) % (of Total Gen) Gas 5205 2.0% Hydro 11422 4.4% Nuclear 6293 2.4% Thermal 174565 66.9% Wind 4897 1.9% Solar 56204 21.5% Storage (PSP & BESS) 201 0.1% Others 2110 0.8% India has successfully met its all-time highest peak electricity demand of 256.1 GW on 25th April 2026 at 15:38hrs without any shortage, while s...


Ministry of Mines Organizes Consultative Workshop on Developing Critical Minerals Value Chain for a Sustainable Future

India, April 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: New Delhi, April 28, 2026: A high-level consultative workshop on "Developing the Critical Minerals Value Chain for a Sustainable Future" was held today at New Delhi, bringing together stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and international institutions to deliberate on strategies for strengthening India's critical mineral ecosystem, with a strong focus on secondary resources and recycling. In his keynote address, Shri...


Union Minister for MSME, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi and Bihar CM, Shri Samrat Choudhary inaugurate Technology centre in Sikandarpur, Bihta, Patna; also inaugurate Extension Centre in Muzaffarpur, Rohtas, Darbhanga and Munger

India, April 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi and Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Samrat Choudhary jointly inaugurated MSME Technology Centre in Sikandarpur, Bihta, Patna and Extension Centre in Muzaffarpur, Rohtas, Darbhanga and Munger. Union Minister and Chief Minister also inaugurated Entrepreneur Awareness and Special Vendor Development Programme under the National SC/ST Hub Sch...


"Empowering women is central to building a Viksit Bharat": Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya

India, April 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today graced 'SwigStree: Celebrating Women on the Move', a landmark initiative organised by Swiggy to recognise the resilience and courage of its women delivery partners. The event brought together women delivery partners from Swiggy Food Marketplace and Instamart who have overcome significant socio-economic hardships to earn a dignified livel...


Ministry of Labour & Employment Issues Nationwide Heatwave Advisory to Protect Workers and Labourers

India, April 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Labour & Employment has issued advisories to all States/UTs and its attached organisations, urging immediate preventive and mitigation measures to safeguard workers and labourers from the adverse effects of rising temperatures and heat wave conditions across the country.    In a communication addressed to Chief Secretaries/Administrators of all States and Union Territories, the Ministry emphasized t...


Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) today made a major breakthrough in securing the return of notorious drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola from Turkiye

India, April 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said that in line with Modi Government's policy of Zero tolerance against Narco syndicate, the NCB today made a major breakthrough in securing the return of notorious drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola from Turkiye. In a post on X platform, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said that "Zero tolerance against Narco syndicate. The NCB today ...


CGST Delhi South Commissionerate detects fraudulent availment of Input Tax Credit (ITC) of around Rs.60.59 crore through bogus invoices valued at Rs.397.23 crore; one arrested

India, April 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In another significant enforcement action against GST fraud, the Anti-Evasion Branch of CGST Delhi South Commissionerate has arrested the son of a director of the beneficiary entity in a major case involving fraudulent availment and utilisation of Input Tax Credit (ITC) of Rs.60.59 crore through bogus invoices valued at Rs.397.23 crore. Investigation revealed that a non-functional entity was engaged in the fraudulent passing of i...


CBDT conducts mega outreach with theme 'Bridging Borders, Building Trust' at New Delhi, today

India, April 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation) North Zone organised a Mega Outreach Programme titled 'Bridging Borders, Building Trust' at New Delhi, today. The outreach aimed to raise awareness among stakeholders of the provisions of the new Income-tax Act, 2025, the Income-tax Rules, 2026, and the new forms, with an emphasis on International Taxation, Transfer Pricing, and Advance Pricing Agreements. In his keyno...