India, April 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday announced the designation of Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, as a Ramsar site, taking India's total to 99 and the State's tally to 12. "Uttar Pradesh takes the score to 99! Delighted to announce the designation of Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary (Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh) as a Ramsar site", the Minister informed in a social ...
India, April 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Zoological Park (NZP) celebrated World Earth Day 2026, in New Delhi today. The occasion was marked by a series of educational and engaging activities for school students and visitors, aligned with this year's global theme, 'Our Power, Our Planet', with a focus on wildlife conservation and environmental awareness. A total of 180 school students and more than 1,500 visitors participated in various educational and aware...
India, April 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming (PROG) Act, 2025 was enacted by Parliament in August 2025 as a landmark legislation to safeguard citizens from the growing menace of online money games while creating an enabling framework for e-sports and online social games. The Act reflects the Government's resolve, articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to position India as a global hub for gaming, innovation and creativity, ...
India, April 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, commemorated Earth Day 2026 today at Prithvi Bhavan, centered around the theme "Our Power, Our Planet." The event featured a high-level gathering of scientists, senior officials, and staff who collectively took the Earth Day Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to environmental stewardship. The celebration was graced by Chief Guest Padma Shri Dr. Shailesh Nayak, former S...
India, April 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh interacted with the Indian community in Berlin on Day-1 of his 3-day visit to Germany on April 21, 2026. He praised the nearly 300,000-strong Indian diaspora, describing them as the strongest bridge between the two countries, with contributions spanning across business, technology, healthcare, academia, and arts. Raksha Mantri reasserted the fact that India's stature has grown on the global stage ...
India, April 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: INS Nireekshak, the Diving Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel of Indian Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 21 Apr 2026 to participate in the 4th edition of IN-SLN DIVEX 2026, a bilateral diving exercise scheduled from 21-27 Apr 2026. The joint exercise will see diving teams from both the Navies undertake a series of specialised diving operations and training aimed at enhancing interoperability, cohesion, and exc...
India, April 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with Germany's Federal Minister of Defence Mr Boris Pistorius in Berlin on April 22, 2026 to further bolster the strategic defence partnership with the European nation. The two Ministers discussed a range of bilateral security and defence issues, including priority areas for co-development & co-production of defence equipment, especially in the field of niche technologies. They...
India, April 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the nationwide commemoration of 150 years of Vande Mataram, the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has announced the launch of "VM Frames" - a National Filmmaking Competition inviting citizens to creatively interpret the spirit of the National Song through visual storytelling. The year 2025 marks 150 years of Vande Mataram, a defining symbol of India's freedom movement and cultural identity. This milestone is be...
India, April 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, while speaking at the curtain raiser for the Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Tathagata at National Museum, New Delhi today, hailed the exposition as a historic initiative for global peace, noting that for the first time in India, the sacred relics of Lord Buddha - preserved at their original repository are being brought out for public exposition. The Unio...
India, April 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards strengthening youth employability and industry readiness, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has expanded the eligibility criteria of the pilot phase of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) to include final-year students of graduate and postgraduate programmes. This is expected to unlock early access to structured internship opportunities in top companies across India for students, enablin...