"Celebrating 150 Years of Vande Mataram"

India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India is celebrating 150 years of its National Song 'Vande Mataram', through mass singing, cultural events, and Military Band performances at prominent public locations across the country. The aim of the celebration is to foster national pride and unity. As part of these celebrations the Indian Air Force (IAF) Band, comprising 31 musicians, performed at the amphitheatre in Rajiv Chowk, New Delhi on 21 Jan 26. The 45 minute perform...


TRAI Assesses Network Quality of Mobile Service Operators across Azamgarh & Mau City and nearby area of UP(East) LSA

India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Summary-Voice services Summary-Data services Call Setup Success Rate: Airtel, BSNL, RJIL and VIL have 99.51%, 89.24%, 99.68% and 99.84% call setup success rate respectively in Auto-selection mode (5G/4G/3G/2G). Data Download performance (Overall): Average download speed of Airtel (5G/4G) is 112.53 Mbps, BSNL (4G/3G/2G) is 7.31 Mbps, RJIL (5G/4G) is 184.43 Mbps and VIL (4G/2G) is 29.36 Mbps. Call Setup Time: Airtel, BSNL, RJIL a...


PM to visit Kerala on 23rd January

India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Kerala on 23rd January, 2026. At around 10:45 AM, Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and flag off various developmental projects in Thiruvananthapuram. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. The projects span key sectors including rail connectivity, urban livelihoods, science and innovation, citizen-centric services, and advanced healthcare, reflecting...


TRAI Assesses Network Quality Across Trichy City and Adjoining Areas in the State of Tamil Nadu (Tamil Nadu Licensed Service Area)

India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Summary-Voice services Summary-Data services Call Setup Success Rate: Airtel, BSNL, RJIL and VIL have 100.00%, 90.51%, 97.65% and 100.00% call setup success rate respectively in Auto-selection mode (5G/4G/3G/2G). Data Download performance (Overall): Average download speed of Airtel (5G/4G) is 194.70 Mbps, BSNL (4G/3G/2G) is 5.46 Mbps, RJIL (5G/4G) is 286.39 Mbps and VIL (4G/2G) is 24.85 Mbps. Call Setup Time: Airtel, BSNL, RJIL...


25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2026 to be Held in Largest-Ever Format Across 40 Locations in India and One Country Each in All Seven Continents

India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National School of Drama (NSD) will organise the 25th edition of Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM) 2026, the world's largest international theatre festival, from 27 January to 20 February 2026, in its most expansive and inclusive edition to date. Marking a significant milestone, BRM 2026 will be staged across 40 locations nationwide, along with at least one production from a country in each of the seven continents, reinforcing the fe...


ICMR hands over Mobile Stroke Unit to Government of Assam, bringing Life-Saving Stroke Care closer to homes in rural, remote and difficult terrain

India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability in India. In a stroke, every minute matters-nearly 1.9 billion brain cells are lost every minute if treatment is delayed. Timely care within the golden hour can significantly reduce deaths and lifelong disability. However, the biggest challenge in stroke care is the time taken for patients to reach a stroke-ready hospital. Addressing this critical gap, the India...


Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Shri. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Chairs High-Level Q3 Business Review to Fast-Track India Post's Growth and Transformation

India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Posts convened its Quarterly Business Review Meeting for Quarter 3 (Q3) of FY 2025-26 under the chairmanship of the Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region in New Delhi today. Senior officers and Heads of Circles from across the country participated in the meeting to review performance across key business verticals and to identify corrective measures for accelerating growth. At t...


Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Tableau on SVAMITVA to feature during the 77th Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path

India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day parade in New Delhi, this year the Ministry of Panchayati Raj's tableau will highlight the SVAMITVA Scheme that is in alignment with the overarching theme of the Republic Day 2026 celebrations 'Samriddhi ka Mantra: Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and Swatantrata ka Mantra: Vande Mataram'. The tableau of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj presents the transformative impact of the SVAMITVA (Survey of Village...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah to address 'Uttar Pradesh Day' as chief guest in Lucknow on 24 January, Saturday

India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah will address the 'Uttar Pradesh Day' celebrations as the Chief Guest on Saturday, 24 January in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. At the programme to be held at Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah will launch the 'One District One Cuisine' (ODOC) scheme. Under this scheme, the distinctive traditional cuisine of each district of Uttar Pradesh will...


PM Narendra Modi receives a telephone call from the President of Brazil

India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received a telephone call today from the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, His Excellency Mr. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership and take it to even greater heights in the year ahead. Recalling their meetings last year in Brasilia and South Africa, the two leaders noted with satisfaction...