India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Index Numbers and Annual Rate of Inflation (Y-o-Y in %) * All Commodities/Major Groups Weight (%) Oct-25(F) Nov-25(P) Dec-25(P) Index Inflation Index Inflation Index Inflation All Commodities 100.00 155.1 -1.02 155.9 -0.32 157.0 0.83 I. Primary Articles 22.62 188.7 -5.93 192.1 -2.93 194.2 0.21 II. Fuel & Power 13.15 145.2 -2.42 146.5 -2.27 148.3 -2.31 III. Manufactured Products 64.23 145.3 1.6...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: One Vehicle, One FASTag to prevent misuse. FASTag issuance linked with VAHAN to stop vehicle class fraud. Double fee for loose FASTags to ensure smoother operations. Multiple grievance channels - 1033 helpline, email support, bank helplines, and RajmargYatra App. With the phenomenal growth in National Highways, queues at toll plazas have affected the common commuters. However, over the last decade, tolling has undergone a major...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today conducted a New Year review of the Ministry of Personnel up to the hierarchy's lowest rung, including officials of the junior level. During the meeting, the Minister invited every official to express his or her views frankly a...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that the new Amrit Bharat trains mark a significant step in improving passenger comfort and connectivity across the country. Responding to a thread on X by Union Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, on the flagging off of nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains on various routes, the Prime Minister noted the broader benefits of this initiative. The Prime Minister stated that, ...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, has taken a significant step towards enhancing the financial well-being and social security of Central Government employees by advising Public Sector Banks to introduce a composite 'Salary Account Package for Central Government Employees'. The Salary Account Package has been formally launched today, by Sh. M. Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Min...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) at Delhi Cantt on January 14, 2026. Quoting Vice President Shri C P Radhakrishnan, COAS described the youth as the "Face of New India" and emphasized that they represent the country's most powerful demography, capable of driving national transformation through discipline, purpose and commitment. The COAS highligh...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As a part of road safety initiatives to commemorate 'Road Safety Month 2026' and reduce accidents caused by sudden cattle movement on National Highways, NHAI in collaboration with telecom service providers, has launched a pilot initiative to deliver real-time safety alerts to National Highway users approaching stray cattle-prone zones. The initiative is aimed at reducing accidents caused by sudden cattle movement on the National Hi...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today conveyed his wishes to all citizens on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti. The Prime Minister emphasized that Makar Sankranti is a festival that reflects the richness of Indian culture and traditions, symbolizing harmony, prosperity, and the spirit of togetherness. He expressed hope that the sweetness of til and gur will bring joy and success into the lives of all, while invoki...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Pongal celebrations at New Delhi today. Extending greetings in Tamil, Shri Modi highlighted, "today, Pongal has become a global festival", celebrated with enthusiasm by Tamil communities and those who cherish Tamil culture across the world, and added that he too is one among them. He stated that it is a matter of fortune for him to celebrate this special festival together with all. Th...
India, Jan. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: New Delhi, 14 January 2026: CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) celebrates its 5th Foundation Day. The event underscores NIScPR's commitment to leveraging AI for regional language communication and advancing India's science policy research on the global stage. Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam, Director, CSIR-NIScPR, highlighted the institute's strong science communication legacy in her welcome...