India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ex-servicemen rallies, wreath laying ceremonies, grievance redressal counters and facilitation help desks are among the series of events organised across the country to mark the 10th Defence Forces Veterans' Day on January 14, 2026. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh graced the main celebrations at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt which witnessed the participation of around 2,500 veterans from Delhi/NCR. In his address, Raksha Mantri...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared the glimpses of Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister Dr. L Murugan in New Delhi today. In separate posts on X, Shri Modi said: "Here are glimpses from the Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister Thiru L. Murugan Ji. @DrLMurugan" "The Pongal celebrations at Thiru L. Murugan Ji's residence reflected the warmth and vibrancy of Pongal. May this festival add j...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Paatil, reaffirmed the Government of India's commitment to protecting rivers not merely as channels of water, but as life-supporting ecosystems. Emphasising that the true indicator of river health lies in the thriving of aquatic biodiversity, the Minister inaugurated several significant and far-reaching initiatives under the Namami Gange Mission at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Deh...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) conducted an inspection drive in Faridabad, Haryana, on 13.01.2026, to assess road dust mitigation measures and the upkeep of road stretches maintained by the Municipal Corporation of Faridabad (MCF), as part of its intensified enforcement under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). The inspection was conducted under Operation Clean Air to assess on-grou...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, today extended warm greetings to the people of India on the vibrant and auspicious festival of Makar Sankranti, a joyous celebration brimming with energy, enthusiasm, and festivity, while also offering special regional wishes - Makar Sankranti to the people of Karnataka; Bhogi, Sankranti, and Kanuma to the people of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana; Uttarayan to the peopl...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, inaugurated a two-day Regional Level Conference of Labour & Employment and Industry Secretaries of States/UTs in Jaipur on 14th January 2026. Shri Gautam Kumar Dak, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Department of Cooperation and Civil Aviation, Government of Rajasthan addressed the Conference. Ms. Vandana Gurnani, Union Secretary, Ministry of Labour & ...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima has been launched by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance today for CGHS beneficiaries. It offers cashless facilities, modern treatments and access to a wide network of hospitals. Eligibility and Coverage: The policy is exclusively available to CGHS beneficiaries with a maximum of six members per policy. It provides indemnity-based in-patient hospitalization coverage w...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Carving Connectivity: The Story of India's Tunnels Why Tunnel Infrastructure Matters More Than Ever India's Evolving Tunnel Technology India's Landmark Tunnels: Defining Modern Infrastructure Kolkata's Underwater Metro Tunnel India's Next Wave of Tunnel Projects Light At the End of the Tunnel References In 2024, India marked a historic breakthrough with the launch of its first underwater metro tunnel in Kolka...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) aims to bring a transformational change in the income levels of rural women by promoting diversified and sustainable livelihoods. Promotion of non-farm rural enterprises is a critical pathway to achieve this goal. Over the years, several non-farm livelihood schemes including Star-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme have demonstrated successful enterpri...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday inaugurated the National Conference on Eco-restoration of the Aravalli Landscape: Strengthening the Aravalli Green Wall in New Delhi. The Minister also released a report titled "Eco-restoration of the Aravalli Landscape", prepared by the Sankala Foundation, during the inaugural session. In his address, Shri Yadav said the government launche...