India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 86th All India Presiding Officers' Conference (AIPOC) commenced today in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. The three-day Conference was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Smt. Anandiben Patel. Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla delivered the keynote address at the inaugural session of the Conference. Presiding Officers from the Legislative Assemblies of 28 States, 3 Union Territories and 6 Legislative Coun...
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India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Lauding the the courage, dedication and selfless service of the brave personnel of the National Disaster Response Force the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today greeted them on the occasion of its Raising Day. In a post on X, he wrote: "On the Raising Day of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), we extend our deepest appreciation to the men and women whose professionalism and resolve stand tall in moments of crisis. Alw...
India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A contract for construction and delivery of 03 x 200T Bottom Opening Non-Propelled Barges has been concluded with M/s Suryadipta Projects Private Limited, Thane (MSME Shipyard) on 16 Jan 2026. These Barges are the proud flag bearers of Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative of Govt. of India and will be built under the Classification Rules of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). With this Contract, Indian Navy has exhibit...
India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini will embark on the flagship voyage of Lokayan 26, a 10-month transoceanic expedition, on 20 Jan 2026. Reflecting India's rich maritime heritage and the vision of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam across the oceans, the ship will sail over 22,000 nautical miles, visiting 18 foreign ports across 13 countries. A key highlight of the deployment will be INS Sudarshini's participation in prestigio...
India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh has said that Andaman & Nicobar Islands' biodiversity is crucial for environmental and economic security. The Minister was highlighting the strategic importance of island biodiversity, during his visit to the Andaman & Nicobar Regional Centre of the ...
India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: At the invitation of the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, paid an official visit to India on 19 January 2026. This was the fifth visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to India in the last ten years and his third official visit to India as the President of the UAE. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and President Hi...
India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways successfully managed rail traffic during the Mauni Amavasya period, operating 244 special trains across the country since 3 January 2026, ensuring smooth and convenient travel for devotees. These trains, run by 31 trains of Northern Railway (NR), 158 trains of North Central Railway (NCR), and 55 trains of North Eastern Railway (NER), served around 4.5 lakh passengers. The special services were planned and managed c...
India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries (DoF), Government of India, visited the Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIBA) and its Muttukadu Experimental Station in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, today. As part of his field engagement, the Secretary interacted with shrimp farmers and entrepreneurs, who shared their success stories, best practices, and challenges encou...
India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project is witnessing steady progress with the installation of Overhead Electrification (OHE) masts advancing along the corridor. The development marks an important step towards enabling electric traction for India's first high-speed rail system and reflects consistent on-ground execution under the 'Make in India' initiative. In doing so, it strengthens domestic manufacturing capabilities while ado...