India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As a part of road safety initiatives to commemorate 'Road Safety Month 2026' and reduce accidents caused by sudden cattle movement on National Highways, NHAI in collaboration with telecom service providers, has launched a pilot initiative to deliver real-time safety alerts to National Highway users approaching stray cattle-prone zones. The initiative is aimed at reducing accidents caused by sudden cattle movement on the National Hi...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today conveyed his wishes to all citizens on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti. The Prime Minister emphasized that Makar Sankranti is a festival that reflects the richness of Indian culture and traditions, symbolizing harmony, prosperity, and the spirit of togetherness. He expressed hope that the sweetness of til and gur will bring joy and success into the lives of all, while invoki...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Pongal celebrations at New Delhi today. Extending greetings in Tamil, Shri Modi highlighted, "today, Pongal has become a global festival", celebrated with enthusiasm by Tamil communities and those who cherish Tamil culture across the world, and added that he too is one among them. He stated that it is a matter of fortune for him to celebrate this special festival together with all. Th...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: New Delhi, 14 January 2026: CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) celebrates its 5th Foundation Day. The event underscores NIScPR's commitment to leveraging AI for regional language communication and advancing India's science policy research on the global stage. Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam, Director, CSIR-NIScPR, highlighted the institute's strong science communication legacy in her welcome...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), in partnership with IndiaAI, has launched the IndiaAI Financial Reporting Compliance Challenge to solicit AI- powered solutions that help in monitoring financial reporting quality and speed up internal tasks. The initiative invites Indian companies and DPIIT-recognized startups to develop an advanced engine capable of extracting data from multi-format documents and validating them...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel INSV Kaundinya arrived in Muscat, capital of Oman after successfully completing its maiden voyage from Porbandar, marking a significant moment in the shared maritime heritage of India and Oman. The ship along with the crew were received by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal at Port Sultan Qaboos here today. The voyage of the traditionally built stitched sai...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi extended greetings to everyone on the occasion of Uttarayan & Magh Bihu today. In separate posts on X, Shri Modi said: "Wishing everyone a happy Uttarayan!" "Happy Magh Bihu to everyone!" Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vaṇakkam! Iniya Pongal Nalvāḻttukkaḷ! Greetings on this joyous occasion of Pongal! Today, Pongal has truly become a global festival. Across the world, the Tamil community and those who cherish Tamil culture celebrate it with great enthusiasm and I am one among them. It is my privilege to join you in celebrating this special festival. In Tamil life, Pongal is a delightful experience, embodying gratitude towa...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 22nd High-Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) was held in New Delhi on January 14, 2026, reaffirming the strong and enduring maritime partnership between both the nations. The meeting was co-chaired by Director General Paramesh Sivamani, Director General, Indian Coast Guard, and Admiral Yoshio Saguchi, Commandant, Japan Coast Guard, who is on an official visit to India from January...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has strengthened regulatory oversight across the edible oil value chain through the Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (Regulation) Amendment Order, 2025 (VOPPA Order, 2025). The amended Order mandates compulsory registration of all manufacturers, processors, blenders and re-packers of edible oils on the National Single Window System (NSWS) and the VOPPA portal (https://www.edibleoilindia.in...