West Asia Airspace Situation - Indian carriers plan 50 flights today

India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Civil Aviation is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the West Asia affecting air travel between India and the West Asia region. Airlines are undertaking necessary operational adjustments in view of the prevailing conditions to ensure passenger safety and orderly conduct of flight operations. Passenger movement data for 07thMarch, 2026 shows that a total of 51 inbound flights operated by Indian carriers ar...


Strengthening Mental Health Infrastructure and Expanding Advanced Care Discussed at Post-Budget Webinar 2026

India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the Post-Budget Webinar series on the theme "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas - Fulfilling Aspirations of People", a breakout session was convened to deliberate on the Union Budget announcement under Para 87, which focuses on strengthening mental health infrastructure through the establishment of NIMHANS-2 and the upgradation of key mental health institutions across the country. The session brought together distinguished experts ...


Secretary, DFS chairs Review meeting to monitor the progress of Public Sector Banks to expedite pending cases at NCLT

India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri M. Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS), chaired a review meeting today to monitor the progress in top Insolvency and Bankruptcy Cases (IBC) cases pending for admission and resolution at National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The meeting was attended by senior officials of DFS, the top management of Public Sector Banks and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India. During the meeting, the progress on ...


Prime Minister shares an article on women-led development

India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has shared an article written by Union Minister of Education, Shri  Dharmendra Pradhan. The article states that India's development narrative is shifting from women's development to women-led development. It highlights that with rising participation in STEM, research and innovation, Nari Shakti is powering the journey towards Viksit Bharat. The Prime Minister's Office wrote on X; "Uni...


NATIONAL CULTURE FUND

India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S.No. State Name of Project Donor Funds Received (in Lakh) Funds utilized (in Lakh) Current Status 1 Assam Ahom Group of Monuments at Sibsagar Distt. Assam. Rang Ghar, KarengGhar -(Garhgoan), TalatalGhar - Group of Four Madaims at Cheraodeo Oil and Natural Gas Corporation 225.71 225.71 Completed 2 Bihar Development of infrastructure and other facilities at LauriaNandangarhChankiGarh and Rampurwa in West Champaran S...


Income tax Department carries out nation-wide verification exercise on restaurants suppressing turnover

India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Income tax Department carried out investigation relating to tax evasion pattern in Food & Beverage sector in November 2025. During the exercise, it was found that several restaurants were engaged in deletion of bulk bills and other modifications to suppress the actual sales. Advanced analytics of transactional data from about 1.77 lakh restaurants in the F&B sector was carried out using AI-enabled analytical tools. The data wa...


Free Trade Agreements Create New Opportunities for MSMEs to Integrate into Global Supply Chains: Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Shri Jitin Prasada

India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry and Electronics and Information Technology, Shri Jitin Prasada, addressed the FICCI FLO National MSME Awards Ceremony, highlighting the role of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) in expanding opportunities for India's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). He stated that recent FTAs with regions including the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and other major...


Union MoS for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav Presides over the 49th Annual Day Celebration of the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare

India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, celebrated its 49th Annual Day today at the NIHFW Auditorium in Munirka, New Delhi. Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, and Ministry of Ayush (Independent Charge), Shri Prataprao Jadhav presided over the celebrations as the chief guest. The Director General of ...


ECI reviews poll preparedness for forthcoming Assembly Elections in West Bengal

India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the values of determination, composure and confidence

India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, said that by winning the T20 Cricket World Cup, Team India has demonstrated that the combination of determination, composure and self-confidence is the key to success in life. He noted that this victory also shows that with hard work in the right direction, every goal can be achieved. The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam- "अभीप्सां...