SAIL posts best-ever Apr'25 - Feb'26 Sales, expands product portfolio with reintroduction of chequered plates

India, March 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), the largest public sector steel producing Maharatna company, has clocked the best ever sales in FY'26 during the Apr -  Feb (11 month) period. The company achieved record total sales of 18.24 million tonnes (MT), registering a 14% year-on-year (y-o-y) growth. During the same period, SAIL also achieved the highest ever cash collection of Rs 1.11 lakh crore reflecting a 10% y-o-y growth....


CIC Winner Showcases Made in India XR Innovations at Amusement Expo 2026 in Mumbai

India, March 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Youth Buzz, one of the winning startups of the XR Creator Hackathon under the Create in India Challenge (CIC) Season 1, an initiative of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting under WAVES, is showcasing its innovative immersive XR solutions at the Amusement Expo being held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra, from 10th - 12th March, 2026. 'YouthBuzz' startup, which has also been incubated under the ...


Govt Engages National Shipping Board (NSB) to Address Sectoral Challenges Amid Global Maritime Uncertainty

India, March 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The government held a high-level interaction with the National Shipping Board (NSB) to address emerging challenges in India's shipping sector and review measures to strengthen maritime capacity amid evolving global geopolitical and trade dynamics. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal chaired the meeting, which brought together members of the National Shipping Board, industry leaders, mariti...


Celebrating a Unique Metro Tradition; Shri Tokhan Sahu Honours 24 Years of Commitment by Shri Anil Marwah

India, March 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Tokhan Sahu, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, today felicitated Shri Anil Marwah, a passionate Delhi Metro enthusiast who has achieved a remarkable personal milestone of riding the first train on the opening day of every newly inaugurated Delhi Metro corridor since the system began operations on 24 December 2002. The felicitation took place in the presence of Dr. Vikas Kumar, Managing Director of the Del...


Various steps undertaken to improve infrastructure facilities at Anganwadi Centres under Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0

India, March 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. Financial Year Budget Allocation (BE) 1 2022-23 20,294.58 2 2023-24 20,554.31 3 2024-25 21,200.00 4      2025-26 21,960.00 Under Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0, various steps have been undertaken to improve the infrastructure facilities at Anganwadi Centres (AWCs). During 15th Finance Commission cycle, 50,000 Anganwadi Centres are being constructed @10000 AWCs per year in conver...


Innovative Digital Initiative: Delhi Cantonment Board launches Swachhata Monitoring & Automated Reporting Tool

India, March 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Delhi Cantonment Board (DCB) has launched Swachhata Monitoring & Automated Reporting Tool (SMART) for enhanced effectiveness and transparency in the monitoring of sanitation & civic services across the area. This innovative digital solution addresses the challenges faced by DCB due to manual reporting, delayed data collection, and fragmented monitoring. SMART automates data collection, streamlines reporting and strengthens per...


PARLIAMENT QUESTIONS: MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS IN WEATHER FORECASTING

India, March 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Year ALL India Monsoon Rainfall (LPA) Actual (%) Forecast (%) Remark 2021 99 101 Accurate 2022 106.5 103 Accurate 2023 95 96 Accurate 2024 108 106 Accurate 2025 108 106 Accurate Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Historic Global AI Summit Concludes; India Firmly Established as Global Hub for Artificial Intelligence Innovation, Governance, Partnerships and Inclusive Growth

India, March 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In line with Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision, the Government is democratising the development and usage of technology. The focus is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for solving real-world problems and ultimately improving lives across various sectors. Recognising its importance, the Government of India is working closely with international partners, industry, academia and States to promote responsible and incl...


India Expands Promotion of Cinema and Creative Talent through DCDFC Scheme Implemented by National Film Development Corporation

India, March 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S Financial Year Funds Allocated & Disbursed Funds Utilised by NFDC 1 2021-22 84.50 77.69 2 2022-23 127.00 122.78 3. 2023-24 348.12 339.89 4. 2024-25 340.68 324.21 5 2025-26* 232.46 156.86 No. of Screenings/ Approx Delegates/ 2025 International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 380 17,999 2025 World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) - 1,00,000 + 2024 International Film Festival of India (IF...


CENSUS 2027

India, March 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Census 2027 will be conducted in two phases. Questions of Phase I i.e., Houselisting and Housing Census have been notified.  Information on Housing condition, Household particulars including name and sex of the head of the household, amenities available and assets possessed by household will be collected in this phase. Three categories of sex of head of household viz. Male/Female/Transgender will be collected.  Questions...