Indian Railways Speeds Up Kavach 4.0 Safety Rollout with 472 km Commissioned Across Three Sections

India, Jan. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways today commissioned 472.3 route kilometres of Kavach Version 4.0 (Automatic Train Protection System) across three sections of its network, marking another significant milestone in strengthening rail safety. The newly commissioned sections include Vadodara-Virar (344 km) on Western Railway, Tuglakabad Junction Cabin-Palwal (35 km) on Northern Railway, and Manpur-Sarmatanr (93.3 km) on East Central Railway. With this c...


Year-End Review 2025: Driving Digital Justice, Consumer Trust and Quality in India's Marketplace

India, Jan. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: a. Flagship Reforms and High-impact Initiatives (e-Jagriti, NCH, BIS standards, Legal Metrology reforms) b. Capacity Building and Institutional Strengthening (NTH, awareness, price monitoring, infrastructure) The year 2025 marked a defining phase for the Department of Consumer Affairs as consumer protection in India moved decisively towards speed, accessibility and trust. Through large-scale digital transformation, market stabi...


Punjab's Musical Heritage Comes Alive at Bharat Parv 2026 with Punjabi Folk Orchestra and Qalandri Dhamal

India, Jan. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The rich musical and spiritual heritage of Punjab will be presented at Bharat Parv 2026 at the historic Red Fort, New Delhi, with captivating performances by the Punjabi Folk Orchestra and Qalandri Dhamal on 31st January 2026. The Punjabi Folk Orchestra is a unique ensemble developed using a wide range of traditional Punjabi folk instruments such as Dhol, Dholki, Taal-Koze, Tansari, Flute, Nagara, Chimta, Sap, Kara, and Vanjli. Th...


Intense Geomagnetic Storm shows effect of subtle solar CMEs on space weather

India, Jan. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Astronomers have investigated a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) that travelled all the way from the Sun to Earth in March 2023, through a coronal hole, an opening in the Sun's magnetic field lines, leading to leakage of solar wind streams. The study highlighted how a subtle solar CME could trigger intense geomagnetic storms on earth increasing the challenges of forecasting the effects of space weather. Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) ar...


Prime Minister condoles the loss of lives in fire mishap in Anandapur, West Bengal

India, Jan. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives due to a fire mishap in Anandapur, West Bengal. Shri Modi also wished speedy recovery for those injured in the mishap. 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 Prime Minister posted on X: "The recent fire mishap in Anandapur, West Bengal is very tragic and sadde...


Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda Addresses NCW Foundation Day Programme

India, Jan. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, today addressed the Foundation Day Programme of the National Commission for Women (NCW), reaffirming the Government of India's steadfast resolve to promote women's health, safety, dignity, and holistic empowerment. Delivering the Keynote address, Shri J.P. Nadda, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, ...


Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurates Rs 32 crore CSIR-NIO Shore-Based Regional Centre at Visakhapatnam

India, Jan. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh, today inaugurated the Shore-Based Laboratory of CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Regional Centre, Visakhapatnam, describing it as a clear demonstration of the "double engine government effect", where seamless coordination between the Centre and the State accelerates development. Addressing the gathering in the...


Development of North East Region

India, Jan. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. Financial Year Revised Estimate Actual Expenditure (Rs. in crore) Actual Expenditure to Revised Estimate (in percentage) 1 2021-22 68,440.00 70,874.00 103.55 2 2022-23 72,540.00 82,691.00 113.99 3 2023-24 91,802.00 1,02,749.00 111.92 4 2024-25 87,736.00 89,734.40 102.28 Total 3,20,518.00 3,46,048.40 107.97 (Rs. in crore) Under its various schemes, the Ministry of development of North East Regio...


The Closing Ceremony of Bharat Parv 2026 is scheduled to be held on 31st January 2026

India, Jan. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Tourism organizes Bharat Parv annually as part of the Republic Day celebrations at the Lawns and Gyan Path, in front of the Red Fort, Delhi, from 26th to 31st January each year. The Closing Ceremony of Bharat Parv 2026 is scheduled to be held on 31st January 2026 at 5:30 PM, and the Vice President of India has graciously consented to grace the occasion as the Chief Guest. Bharat Parv showcases a vibrant spectrum o...


BHARAT SAMPARK - Engaging India's Young Minds: Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Interacts with Students at IIT Delhi

India, Jan. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the outreach initiative "BHARAT SAMPARK-Engaging India's Young Minds," the Union Minister of Communications & Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER), Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, today visited the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi campus and held an interactive session with students. (Minister interacting with the students at the IIT Campus, Delhi) During the interaction, students engaged with the Union Mi...