India, Dec. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared the glimpses of New Terminal Building of Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Assam today. It marks a transformative milestone in Assam's connectivity, economic expansion and global engagement. In separate posts on X, Shri Modi wrote: "गुवाहाटी में आज एयरपो&...
India, Dec. 20 -- 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, today said that weight reducing or anti-obesity drugs, currently available, ought to be used very judiciously. The Minister, who is himself a noted Diabetologist and Professor of Medicine, said that obesity is a complex, chronic and relapsing disorder...
India, Dec. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Textiles today convened the 1st Coordination Committee Meeting of Textile Research Associations (TRAs) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi under the gracious presence of Union Minister of Textiles Shri. Giriraj Singh and under the chairpersonship of Secretary (Textiles) Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, marking a significant step towards strengthening coordination, effectiveness, and outcome orientation of textile research and develop...
India, Dec. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India and the Netherlands have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in maritime heritage, marking a significant step toward the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat. The MoU was exchanged during a bilateral meeting between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel. It brings together the NMHC, being developed under th...
India, Dec. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Bridges That Define India's Connectivity Conclusion References Spanning over turbulent rivers, deep gorges, and restless seas, India's bridges stand as silent testimonies to the country's engineering ambition. They connect not just towns and regions, but people, cultures, and economies, often in places where geography had long dictated isolation. Across India, bridges shape everyday life in ways most of us barely notice. They sh...
India, Dec. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Period Outlay 2009-14 Rs.1,171 crore/year 2025-26 Rs.23,778 crore (More than 20 times) Period New track Commissioned Average commissioning of new tracks 2009-14 292 Km 58.4 Km/year 2014-25 2,292 Km 208.36 Km/year (More than 3 times) SN Location Details 1 Bandra Terminus 3 Pit Lines have been completed 2 Mumbai Central Platform extension for 24 LHB coaches 3 Jogeshwari 2 additional platforms 4 Dadar 1 ad...
India, Dec. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has extended his greetings to all personnel associated with the Sashastra Seema Bal on their Raising Day. The Prime Minister said that the SSB's unwavering dedication reflects the highest traditions of service and that their sense of duty remains a strong pillar of the nation's safety. He noted that from challenging terrains to demanding operational conditions, the SSB stands ever vigilant. The ...
India, Dec. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, addressed the conference on 'Timeless Wisdom of Bharat: Pathways of Peace and Progress', being organised by Brahma Kumaris Shanti Sarovar to mark its 21st Anniversary at Hyderabad today (December 20, 2025). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the global community is undergoing numerous transformations. Along with these changes, we face many serious challenges such as mental...
India, Dec. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways On August 27, 2025, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved the "Restructuring and extension of the lending period beyond 31.12.2024 of Prime Minister Street Vendor's Atma Nirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme". The lending period has now been extended until March 31, 2030. The total outlay for the scheme is Rs.7,332 crore. The restructured scheme aims to benefit 1.15 crore beneficiarie...
India, Dec. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Health Minister, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda addressed the 21st annual convocation ceremony of King George's Medical University (KGMU), in Lucknow today. Smt. Anandiben Patel, Governor, Uttar Pradesh; Shri Brajesh Pathak, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Medical Education, Medical, Health and Family Welfare; Govt. of Uttar Pradesh; Shri Pankaj Kumar, Minister of State for Finance, Govt. of India; Shri Mayankeshwar Sharan Si...