Government Strengthens MSP Procurement in Chhattisgarh; Launches First-Ever Structured Pulse Procurement in Bihar under Atmanirbhar Mission

India, April 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has significantly expanded procurement operations under the PM-AASHA scheme, with the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India Ltd. (NCCF) and the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED) playing a central role in Chhattisgarh, while also launching Bihar's first-ever structured pulse procurement initiative under the Atmanirbhar Pulses Mission. In a major devel...


BSNL Annual Results FY 2025-26 Reviewed

India, April 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The annual results of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for FY 2025-26 were reviewed at the Strategic Review and Planning Meet (SRPM) held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, today. The meeting was chaired by Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and attended by Hon'ble Minister of State for Communications Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Secretary (Telecommunications) Shri Amit Agarwal, senior officials from the D...


Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry Shri Jitin Prasada Concludes Official Visit to the Czech Republic to Strengthen Bilateral Economic Cooperation

India, April 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Shri Jitin Prasada, concluded his official visit to the Czech Republic from 22-23 April 2026. The visit was held at the invitation of the Government of the Czech Republic, reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening strategic and economic engagement with key European partners, while deepening bilateral trade, investment, and innovation linkages with the Czech Republic. During th...


Bharat Coking Coal Limited Introduces PI Relaxation and Cash Discount Scheme for Power Sector Consumers in Q1 FY 2026-27

India, April 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) has announced a scheme providing relaxation in Performance Incentive (PI) and offering Cash Discount to power sector consumers for the first quarter of Financial Year 2026-27 (April-June 2026). The scheme shall be applicable to all eligible power sector consumers covered under Fuel Supply Agreements (FSA), including those under the Flexi-Linkage scheme. The incentives will be linked to actual coa...


Minister Ram Mohan Naidu chairs high-level stakeholder meeting at Delhi Airport

India, April 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Ram Mohan Naidu, today reviewed the readiness of Delhi Airport for the implementation of hub-and-spoke operations, chairing a high-level meeting with all key stakeholders at the airport. The meeting was attended by senior officials including Secretary Civil Aviation and representatives from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), Bureau of Immigration (BoI), Bureau of...


The Northern Region Agriculture Conference is scheduled to take place on April 24, 2026 in Lucknow, in the presence of Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath

India, April 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Lucknow is set to emerge tomorrow as the center of an important dialogue focused on agricultural policy, farmers' welfare, and comprehensive agricultural development. The presence of Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath and Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will add national importance to the conference. Union Ministers of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Bhagirath Choudhary and Shri Ramnath Thaku...


Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the virtue of Selfless Giving

India, April 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the virtue of Selfless Giving: "पद्माकरं दिनकरो विकचीकरोति चन्द्रो विकासयति कैरवच&#232...


Prime Minister shares an article on how modernisation of railway tracks is powering a faster and more dependable network

India, April 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today, shared an article written by Union Minister, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw,  on how modernisation of railway tracks is powering a faster and more dependable network. Shri Modi noted that the track renewal, advanced testing and mechanised maintenance have improved ride quality and ensured higher speeds. "These changes are reducing delays, supporting smoother journeys and helping railways m...


PM condoles loss of lives in a mishap in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh

India, April 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister expressed grief over the loss of lives in a mishap at Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh. Extending his heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the tragic incident, the Prime Minister also prayed for the swift recovery of those injured.
 The Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia from PMNRF of Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for those injured. The P...


Prime Minister condoles loss of lives in an accident in Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand

India, April 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister expressed grief over the loss of lives in an accident at Tehri Garhwal  district of Uttarakhand. Extending his heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their  loved ones in the tragic incident, the Prime Minister also prayed for the swift recovery of  those injured.  The Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia from PMNRF of Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of  each deceased and Rs. 50,...