India, April 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, unveiled the Model Guidelines on Care, Rehabilitation and Management of Beggars'/Shelter Homes during the Chintan Shivir with States/UTs held at Chandigarh from 24th to 26th April, 2026. The Guidelines provide a comprehensive framework covering key areas such as Preventive Healthcare and Sanitation, Infrastructure and Capacity, Nutrition and Food Safety, Vocatio...
India, April 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) was launched on 15th August 2020 by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment in 272 identified most vulnerable districts and now it has been extended to all districts of the country with effect from 15th August 2023. Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan intends to reach out to the masses and spread awareness about substance use. Till now, through the various activities undertaken on-ground, 26+ crore...
India, April 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The three‑day National Chintan Shivir on Antyodaya ka Sankalp, Amrit Kaal ka Pratibimb - Viksit Bharat@2047 entered its second day in Chandigarh today with a sharp focus on strengthening community engagement, public-private-people partnerships and last‑mile delivery of social justice schemes in collaboration with States and Union Territories. Building on the inaugural emphasis on inclusive and accountable governance, t...
India, April 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release:  The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, launched the SMILE-Beggary Survey Mobile Application during the Chintan Shivir with States/UTs held in Chandigarh from 24th to 26th April 2026. The mobile application has been developed under the SMILE-Beggary Sub-Scheme (Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Persons Engaged in the Act of Begging) to strengthen field-level implementation through real-time data col...
India, April 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Mumbai, 25 April 2026 Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman delivered the keynote address at the 38th Foundation Day Programme of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), in Mumbai today. Smt. Sitharaman also digitally launched SEBI's nationwide investor awareness initiative 'Mission Jagrook' on the occasion. In her keynote address, the Union Finance Minister urged SEBI to be ready t...
India, April 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd. (HUDCO), India's leading techno-financing Navratna CPSE under Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, marked its 56th Foundation Day "Sankalp Diwas" today. The celebration highlighted HUDCO's remarkable achievements over the past five & half decades. Shri Manhoar Lal, Hon'ble Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Tokhan Sahu, Hon'ble Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affai...
India, April 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The India Meteorological Department under the Ministry of Earth Sciences has issued detailed heatwave guidance and advisories as several parts of the country continue to experience rising temperatures and above-normal conditions. As per the latest assessment, maximum temperatures in many parts of northwest, central and peninsular India are currently ranging between 40degC to 44degC, with the highest temperature of 44.5degC record...
India, April 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Secretary of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Sanjay Jaju, arrived in Agartala this noon on a three-day visit to the state Tripura. In the afternoon, he visited the archaeological and tourist site Unakoti located in Kailashahar. He explored the remarkable rock-cut architecture and sculptures carved on the hill slopes and was briefed about the site's history, heritage significance, and associate...
India, April 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Advanced Armoured Platforms (Tracked and Wheeled), designed and developed by Vehicles Research & Development Establishment, were unveiled by Secretary Department of Defence (R&D) & Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat at the premises of the DRDO's laboratory in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra on April 25, 2026. The platforms have been developed to meet the emerging operational requirements of the Defence Forces. Both the platforms have be...
India, April 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Director General Indian Coast Guard, DG Paramesh Sivamani inaugurated the state-of-the-art OTM Administrative Complex of Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 13 at Puducherry on 25 April 2026. The inauguration marks a significant milestone in strengthening India's maritime security architecture along the eastern seaboard. The newly constructed complex reflects the vision of a "Modern Force, Modern Infrastructure" and is designed...