President of India graces International Women's Day Celebrations 2026 at Manekshaw Centre

India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), Government of India, organised a national-level programme at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, to celebrate International Women's Day 2026. The event was graced by the  President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu. It was held in the august presence of the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi; the Minister of State in the Ministry of Women and Child D...


Rural Local Bodies of Assam Get Over Rs. 299 Crores as Fifteenth Finance Commission Grants

India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Government has released XV FC Grants during FY. 2025-26, for Panchayati Raj Institutions/ Rural Local Bodies in Assam. It entails 2nd installment of untied grants of the financial year 2025-26 amounting to Rs.256.60 crores. These funds are for all eligible 27 District Panchayats (DPs), all eligible 182 Block Panchayats (BPs), all eligible 2192 Gram Panchayats (GPs) and all eligible 3 Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) na...


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates , lays the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth around Rs.33,500 crore in Delhi

India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated , and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth around Rs.33,500 crore in Delhi. Addressing the gathering, "Today, we have all gathered here to give a new momentum to the development of Delhi," Shri Modi highlighted. The scope of these projects is extensive, ranging from the growth of the Metro network to the establishment of modern residential complexes for ...


Prime Minister shares glimpses from launch of various development projects in Delhi

India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared glimpses from launch of various development projects in Delhi. In a series of X posts, Shri Modi said; "दिल्ली में सरोजिनी नगर के जीपीआरए क्वार्टर मे&#2306...


PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATIONS IN NEW DELHI

India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the occasion of International Women's Day, the President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the event organised by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development in New Delhi today (March 8, 2026). This national-level event was organised to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women across diverse fields and reaffirm the collective commitment towards gender equality, safety, dignity and empowerment of...


English rendering of PM's address at the launch of various development projects in Delhi

India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Bharat Mata ki Jai! Bharat Mata ki Jai! Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta ji, Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Vinay Saxena ji, my colleagues in the Union Cabinet Manohar Lal ji, Harsh Malhotra ji, Tokhan Sahu ji, all ministers of the state government, all respected Members of Parliament, honorable legislators, and my dear brothers and sisters of Delhi. Today we have all gathered here in Delhi to give new momentum to development. Just...


Prime Minister shares an article on ASMITA initiative promoting women in sports

India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has shared an article written by Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Smt. Raksha Khadse. The article writes about the successful ASMITA initiative, a vertical of the Khelo India Mission conceived to promote sports among women nationwide. It highlights the Sports Ministry's push for gender neutrality and notes that ASMITA plays an important role in the vision of a Viksit Bha...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah extends warm greetings to our Nari Shakti on International Women's Day

India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has extended warm greetings to our Nari Shakti on International Women's Day. In a post on X platform, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said "Warm greetings to our Nari Shakti on International Women's Day. Humankind is indebted to the peerless role Nari Shakti plays in society. Nurturing generations and driving scientific and economic progr...


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to address Post Budget Webinar on the theme "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas-Fulfilling Aspirations of People" on 9th March

India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the Post Budget Webinar on the theme "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas - Fulfilling Aspirations of People" on 9th March 2026 at 10:15 AM via video conferencing. The discussions will focus on translating the Union Budget's strategic reforms into actionable and outcome-oriented frameworks through consultation with ministries, academia, industry, civil society and implementation partners. The dis...


Central Electricity Authority Recognizes Power Sector Frontline Workforce at 6th Lineman Diwas on March 7, 2026

India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The sixth edition of 'Lineman Diwas' was celebrated in New Delhi yesterday by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Ministry of Power, in collaboration with Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd. The observance of Lineman Diwas is aimed at acknowledging the tireless dedication and invaluable services of linemen and ground maintenance staff, whose contributions are critical to ensuring the reliable delivery of electricity services ac...