India, April 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Demonstrating how efficient waste management can enable energy self-reliance and sustainability, an educational institution in Gandhinagar prepares 500+ meals daily using two biogas plants, eliminating LPG dependence. In a compelling example of innovation under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0, an educational institution in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, has demonstrated how scientific waste management can drive energy self-reliance an...
India, April 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah offered prayers, paid tribute to the immortal martyrs who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation, and worshipped Maharishi Kapil at Kapil Muni Ashram at Gangasagar, West Bengal. In a series of posts on X, Shri Amit Shah said, "All pilgrimages can be visited many times, but Gangasagar once! I had the fortune of offering prayers at Gangasagar, the sacred confluence ...
India, April 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards 2027 to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2027 have started on 15th March, 2026. The last date for nominations for Padma Awards is 31st July, 2026. The nominations/recommendations for Padma Awards will only be received online on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (https://awards.gov.in ). The Padma Awards, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, are amongst th...
India, April 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAH&D), Government of India, leads a high-level delegation, participating in the 5th world Small-Scale Fisheries Congress, Hua Hin, Thailand on 27th - 30th April 2026 being organized by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and TBTI Global. The 5th World Small-Scale Fisheries Congress is centred around the theme "Smal...
India, April 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will lead a high-level Indian delegation to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting which will be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on April 28, 2026. During the meeting, the Defence Ministers of various member countries will deliberate upon a number of issues concerning the defence & security of the region. Issues related to international peace, counter-terrorism and defen...
India, April 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship, INS Sudarshini, concluded a landmark three-day port call at Las Palmas, Canary Islands, on 26 Apr 2026, marking a pivotal milestone in its Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition. The visit to the Spanish archipelago provided an important avenue for maritime diplomacy and professional engagement. The Commanding Officer, INS Sudarshini, called on RAdm Santiago de Colsa Trueba, C...
India, April 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released a Consultation Paper on the "Proliferation of Public Wi-Fi Networks in India". This Consultation Paper reviews the existing regulatory framework, identifies challenges affecting the proliferation of public Wi-Fi networks, and invites comments from stakeholders on measures to accelerate the growth of public Wi-Fi infrastructure across the country. The Consultation...
India, April 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant development to enhance India's logistics and e-commerce ecosystem, the Department of Posts (DoP) under the Ministry of Communications and DTDC Express Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU was formalized today in New Delhi by Sh. Neeraj Kumar Jha, General Manager of Parcel Directorate, Department of Posts, and Sh. Abhishek Chakraborty, Chief Executive Officer of DTDC Express Limited, in ...
India, April 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India and New Zealand today signed the India- New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (IN- NZ FTA) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, under the vision and leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to strengthen India's global economic partnerships. The Agreement was signed by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal and New Zealand's Minister for Trade and Investment Hon. Todd McClay. The signing of the India-...
India, April 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Area Sown Increase/ S. Normal Summer Area (DES) Final SummerArea 2025 Corresponding period of Last Year (2025) Decrease over corresponding period of Last year 1 Rice 31.49 33.28 30.68 32.31 -1.63 2 Pulses 23.40 27.07 17.19 15.93 1.26 a Greengram 20.44 23.49 13.17 12.99 0.18 b Blackgram 2.96 3.26 3.72 2.75 0.96 c OtherPulses 0.00 - 0.30 0.18 0.12 3 Shree Anna cum Coarse Cereals 12.08 14....