TRAI Releases Consultation Paper on "Proliferation of Public Wi-Fi Networks in India"

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...


Department of Posts and DTDC Sign MoU to Strengthen Logistics and E-Commerce in India

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 ...


Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal and New Zealand's Minister for Trade and Investment Hon. Todd McClay sign the landmark India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

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-...


Progress of Area Coverage under Summer Crops as on 24.04.2026

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....


General Elections and bye-elections 2026: Seizures surpass Rs 510 crores in WB

India, April 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: State Cash (Rs. Liquor Qty (Litres) Liquor Value (Rs. Drugs Value (Rs. Precious Metal (Rs. Freebies Total (Rs. West Bengal 30.00 48,46,183 126.85 110.12 58.28 184.85 510.10 Crore) Crore) Crore) Crore) /Other (Rs. Crore) Crore) Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


After Russia, India to be the second country in the world operating a commercial-level Fast Breeder Reactor; an indigenously designed Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) achieving first criticality is a significant milestone: Dr Jitendra Singh

India, April 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today said that after Russia, India will be the second country in the world operating a commercial-level fast breeder reactor. Addressing a workshop of MPs and MLAs, on "Small Modular Reactors" the Minister elaborated that India has achieved a significant milestone by developing an indigenously designed 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, which achieved first cri...


Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the selfless spirit of service

India, April 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the selfless spirit of service among its citizens: "छायामन्यस्य कुर्वन्ति तिष्ठन्ति स्वयमातपे। फल&#2366...


Prof. Gobardhan Das Ji meets the Prime Minister

India, April 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prof. Gobardhan Das Ji met the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today. Shri Modi noted that Prof. Gobardhan Das Ji's personal life journey is very inspiring. Every struggle he faced strengthened his commitment to serve society which is reflected in his contribution to public health and immunology. The Prime Minister posted on X: "Met Prof. Gobardhan Das Ji this morning. His personal life journey is very inspiring. Every strug...


Prime Minister shares an article on India-New Zealand FTA and its benefits

India, April 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has shared an article written by Union Minister, Shri Piyush Goyal. The article elaborates that the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement removes tariffs on Indian exports, boosting labour-intensive sectors and strengthening MSMEs, while ensuring that sectors such as agriculture and dairy remain fully protected. It further highlights that the agreement expands opportunities for students an...


Prime Minister hails India-New Zealand FTA as landmark moment, says it will add unprecedented momentum to developmental partnership

India, April 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today hailed the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a landmark moment in the partnership between the two countries. He said that the agreement will add unprecedented momentum to the developmental partnership and reflects the deep trust, shared values and ambition that bind the two nations. The Prime Minister noted that the FTA will greatly benefit farmers, youth, women, MSMEs,...