India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The total number of beneficiaries covered under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and the number of active policies during the last five years are 26,79,81,084 and 12,55,58,532 respectively as on 18.02.2026. Further, the claim settlement ratio under the said scheme is 99.95% as on 18.2.2026 (since inception). As per the insurance sector regulator, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI),...
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved 02 (Two) projects of Ministry of Railways with total cost of Rs. 4,474 crore (approx.). These projects include: The increased line capacity will significantly enhance mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways. These multi-tracking proposals are poised to streamlin...
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved declaration of Madurai Airport, Tamil Nadu, as an International Airport. Madurai Airport, located in the Temple City of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is one of the oldest airports in the State. It serves as a crucial gateway to Southern Tamil Nadu and plays a pivotal role in promoting tourism and pilgrimage, thereby contributing to the overall growth of ...
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The list of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) for which imports from China accounted for 70 percent or more of India's total imports in FY2023-24 and FY2024-25, along with the corresponding import values is placed at Annexure-I. Annexure-I HS CODE DESCRIPTION Import from China FY2023-24 Value (in USD Mn) China Dependence (in %) FY2023-24 Import from China FY2024-25 Value (in USD Mn) China Dependence (in %) FY2024-25 ...
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, participated at ITB Berlin 2026, held from 3rd  - 5th March at Messe Berlin, Germany. As the world's leading travel trade show, ITB Berlin (Internationale Tourismus-Borse Berlin) is a key meeting point for the global tourism industry, providing an important platform for networking and exchange for the Indian travel stakeholders. India participated with a significant delegation of...
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Section 37 of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025 deals with the transitional provisions which cover works, liabilities, assets, records, funds, obligations etc. arising under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The Ministry is in the process of framing detailed rules relating to the transitional provisions to facilitate a smooth and orderly...
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Patel met with the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today at New Delhi.  The Prime Minister posted on X; "CM of Gujarat, Shri @Bhupendrapbjp met Prime Minister @narendramodi." @CMOGuj Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. States Total (2020-21 to 2025-26) Allocation (Rs. in crore) Release (Rs. in crore) Expenditure / Utilization (Rs. in crore) % Utilization / Expenditure (Rs. in crore) 1 Andhra Pradesh 12,856 12,681 6,413 51% 2 Arunachal Pradesh 1,131 436 295 68% 3 Assam 7,857 7,109 3,730 52% 4 Bihar 24,579 23,340 17,074 73% 5 Chhattisgarh 7,123 6,515 6,906 106%* 6 Goa 368 215 78 36% ...
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Introduction Education and dissemination of knowledge play vital roles in shaping the intellectual and social foundations of students, preparing them to contribute meaningfully to a rapidly changing world. Recognising the need for a future-ready education system that is inclusive and responsive to diverse learner needs, the Government articulated this vision through the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The NEP...
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet chaired by the  Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved Ministry of Jal Shakti's proposal  to restructure and reorient the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)   from infrastructure creation to a service delivery, supported by drinking water governance and institutional ecosystem for sustainable rural piped potable water supply. For restructuring JJM focussing on struct...