India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major milestone for the nation's clean energy transition and climate action targets, India has crossed 300 GW of non-fossil fuel-based installed electricity generation capacity as on 31st July, 2026; over 60% of the 500 GW capacity targeted to be achieved by 2030. Breakdown of Non-Fossil Fuel Capacity (as on 31.07.2026): The share of non-fossil fuel electricity capacity in the country's total electricity generation capacity...
India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has informed the Rajya Sabha that a total Central share of Rs.1,178.20 crore was released to beneficiaries in Karnataka under the Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) students during the last three financial years. Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Ramdas Athawale shared these details in reply to Unstarred Question No. 2050 in the Rajya Sabha regarding Ce...
India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Higher education can create opportunities for young people to build meaningful careers and work towards a stable and independent future. However, financial constraints can make it difficult for students from economically weaker families to meet the costs associated with tuition fees, books, travel and other educational requirements. Demonstrating the importance of educational financial assistance, Anu Priya, a 20-year-old B.Tech. I...
India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Higher education can open new pathways for young people to build meaningful careers and contribute to the development of the nation. However, financial constraints can often make it difficult for students to meet the costs associated with quality education, academic resources and skill development. Demonstrating the impact of educational financial assistance, Yarra Mahesh, a 21-year-old B.Tech 2nd-year student from the Gen-EWS cate...
India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A special meeting of representatives from spiritual institutions, saints and seers, public representatives, administration, voluntary organizations and social bodies was held today at the District Planning Bhavan, Collector Office, Jalgaon, to give a widespread people's movement character to the nationwide 'Nasha Mukt Yuva - Viksit Bharat' campaign launched on the appeal of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Union Minister ...
India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Hon'ble Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya led the nationwide 85th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle from here in Gujarat with a collective pledge from participants to stay away from substance abuse towards 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' with the slogan 'Say yes to fitness, Say NO to drugs.' Organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports under the Fit India movement, the event placed India's youth at the...
India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) has transformed public grievance redressal in India through digital innovation, institutional reforms and citizen-centric service delivery. Connecting all Central Ministries, Departments, States and Union Territories through a single platform, CPGRAMS enables timely grievance resolution, promotes accountability, and strengthens transparent governance while ensu...
India, Aug. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare Shri J. P. Nadda, released a knowledge paper on "AI in MedTech: Revolutionizing Healthcare Through Artificial Intelligence" today at the 9th Edition of India Medical Device 2026, organized by the Department of Pharmaceuticals in association with FICCI, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The report highlights the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the health...
India, Aug. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today visited the Cellular Jail in Andaman and Nicobar islands and paid homage to the freedom fighters who endured immense suffering for India's independence. He laid a wreath at the Martyr's Column, paid tribute at Veer Savarkar's cell and visited Swatantra Jyoti, the Central Tower, Gallows and the Museum and Exhibition Gallery. He also witnessed the Light and Sound Show depicti...
India, Aug. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received a telephone call today from the Vice President of the United States, Mr. J.D. Vance. Prime Minister and Vice President Vance reviewed progress in the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. They noted the sustained momentum in the high-level engagements and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation in trade, defence, critical and emerging technologies...