India, July 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Public Works Department (CPWD), a premier engineering organization of the Government of India, celebrated its 172nd Annual Day on 12 July 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, marking over 172 years of dedicated service to the Nation. Shri Manohar Lal, Hon'ble Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest in the august presence of Shri Srinivas Katikithala, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and...
India, July 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today launched a 'mass plantation drive' and inaugurated as well as laid the foundation stones for various development projects in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency of Gujarat. Addressing the gathering, Shri Amit Shah said that over one crore trees have been planted by citizens in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency alone today. In addition, 50 lakh trees have ...
India, July 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation and an Member of Parliament from the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency, Shri Amit Shah, today extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, more than 25,000 volunteers associated with the campaign, and the people of the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency for creating a Guinness World Record by planting over 3. 61 lakh saplings in just one hour using t...
India, July 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Father Amir of The State of Qatar has passed away on 12.07.2026. As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, the Government of India has decided that there will be one day's State Mourning on 13.07.2026 (Monday) throughout India. The National Flag will be flown at half-mast on the day of mourning throughout India on all buildings where the National Flag is flown regularly and the...
India, July 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's "Sahkar Se Samriddhi" and the leadership of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, the cooperative sector in the country is continuously advancing towards ensuring farmers' prosperity, modernising agricultural marketing and strengthening the rural economy. As part of this endeavour, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah will in...
India, July 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, will lead a high-level Indian business delegation to Spain, Belgium and Finland from 13 to 17 July 2026. The visit underscores India's commitment to strengthening economic partnerships across Europe, with a focus on trade, investment, technology, innovation and sustainability. The delegation comprises leading Indian companies from sectors including advanced manufacturing, c...
India, July 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan took a major resolve to turn environment protection into a mass movement among nearly 17,000 'Vriksh Mitra' connected from across the country during the 'Environment Protection Resolve Programme and Vriksh Mitra Samvad' organised at Pusa Complex in New Delhi. Padma Bhushan environmentalist Shri Anil Joshi, renowned doctor and socia...
India, July 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's young physicists have brought immense pride to the nation by delivering an extraordinary performance at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026, held in Bucaramanga, Colombia, with all five members of the Indian team winning Gold Medals. With this exceptional performance, India secured the World No. 1 rank, jointly with China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea and Taiwan, among 381 students from 87 countries, rea...
India, July 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has expressed deep grief over the passing of distinguished playback singer S. Janaki Amma. The Prime Minister said that her passing is an irreparable loss to the world of music and culture. He noted that her songs in various languages were popular across generations and gave voice to every emotion with unparalleled grace and versatility. Shri Modi said that her melodies will continue to enc...
India, July 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has expressed deep grief over the passing of the Father Amir of the State of Qatar, HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The Prime Minister described him as a visionary leader who led Qatar to great levels of development and prosperity. Shri Modi also remembered him as a true friend whom he had the honour of meeting during his visit to Qatar in February 2024. The Prime Minister conveyed hi...