New Delhi: In a major step towards digitising Waqf property management, the Ministry of Minority Affairs launched two new modules on the UMEED Central Portal on 30th January 2026. The Survey Module and Waqf Property Lease Management Module aim to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in managing Waqf assets across…
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Chhattisgarh to Boost Farmers’ Income with Modern Agriculture
Raipur: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced major initiatives to enhance agriculture and rural development in Chhattisgarh during a state-level review meeting on 31st January 2026. Highlighting the state’s remarkable progress, he stated that a scientific–farmer–administrative coordination team will be formed to promote crop…
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Dr Jitendra Singh Stresses Mizoram’s Local Development Goals
New Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, emphasized the importance of development proposals rooted in local needs during a meeting with a Mizoram delegation led by MLA Dr K. Beichhua on 31 January 2026. The delegation submitted a memorandum highlighting state-specific issues…
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Smt. Savitri Thakur to Head India at UN Social Meet
New Delhi: Smt. Savitri Thakur, Minister of State for Women and Child Development, is set to lead the Indian delegation at the 64th Session of the United Nations Commission for Social Development (CSocD) at the UN Headquarters in New York. The session, scheduled annually, provides a global platform for Member…
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SAIL Launches सेल-e-BRATION National Creative Challenge
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Steel, in collaboration with MyGov, launched “सेल-e-BRATION: Steel Built India, SAIL Built Trust” on 30th January 2026. The nationwide contest invites citizens to demonstrate their creative storytelling skills through reels, cinematic stories, and digital advertisements. Objectives of…
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Lakshya Zero Dumpsites: India’s Mission for Cleaner Cities
India is intensifying efforts to eliminate legacy urban dumpsites through the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP), launched in November 2025 under the Swachh Bharat Mission. The initiative, dubbed Lakshya: Zero Dumpsites, targets complete remediation of city dumpsites by October 2026, prioritising 214 high-impact locations containing nearly 80% of remaining waste….
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Vice-President Attends Bharat Parv 2026 Closing at Red Fort
Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday attended the closing ceremony of Bharat Parv 2026 at the historic Red Fort Lawns in New Delhi, describing the festival as a living reflection of India’s unity in diversity. The six-day cultural extravaganza, organised by the Ministry of Tourism as part…
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President Murmu Greets Nation on Guru Ravidas Jayanti
President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu on Friday extended heartfelt greetings to citizens on the eve of the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas Ji, remembering the revered saint’s timeless contribution to social harmony, equality and moral awakening. In her message, the President urged people to draw inspiration from Guru Ravidas…
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Vice-President Inaugurates 39th Surajkund Crafts Mela
Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday inaugurated the 39th Surajkund International Atmanirbhar Crafts Mela in Faridabad, Haryana, describing artisans as the custodians of India’s civilisational heritage. The globally recognised fair brings together craftspeople, artists and cultural practitioners from India and abroad, celebrating the nation’s artistic legacy and…
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PM Modi Hails Patna, Chhari-Dhand as Ramsar Sites
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday welcomed the inclusion of the Patna Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh’s Etah district and Chhari-Dhand in Gujarat’s Kutch region as India’s newest Ramsar sites, calling the recognition a reaffirmation of the country’s commitment to biodiversity conservation and protection of vital ecosystems. The Prime Minister…