President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu on Friday inaugurated Granth Kutir at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s efforts to preserve and promote its classical language heritage. The newly established Granth Kutir houses an extensive collection of manuscripts and books that reflect India’s deep-rooted intellectual, literary and…
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Sikkim SSDMA, Lt Col Shelke Win SC Bose Award 2026
New Delhi, 23 January 2026: In recognition of outstanding contributions to disaster management in India, the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) and Lieutenant Colonel Seeta Ashok Shelke have been selected for the prestigious Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026. The awards, announced annually on 23 January, commemorate the…
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Vice-President Attends Parakram Diwas at Victoria Memorial
Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday attended the Parakram Diwas celebrations at Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata, commemorating the 129th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The event paid homage to one of India’s most resolute freedom fighters whose life embodied courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment…
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Adalat Brings Relief: 1,087 Pension Grievances Settled
New Delhi, 23 January 2026: In a significant move to ensure timely justice and financial security for pensioners, the 15th Pension Adalat successfully addressed 1,087 long-pending grievances from super senior and family pensioners. Held at the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) on 24 December 2025 under the chairpersonship of…
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IICDEM 2026 Concludes With Adoption of Delhi Declaration
New Delhi: The three-day International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 concluded at Bharat Mandapam with the unanimous adoption of the Delhi Declaration 2026, reaffirming global commitment to free, fair, and credible elections. Organised by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the landmark conference brought together Heads of…
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NICRA Celebrates 15 Years of Resilient Farming
New Delhi: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), in collaboration with the Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA), on Thursday reviewed 15 years of progress under the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) and launched the Atlas of Climate Adaptation in Indian Agriculture (ACASA–India), outlining a data-driven roadmap…
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TRAI Releases Consultation Paper on Domestic Leased Circuits
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper titled “Review of Tariff for Domestic Leased Circuits (DLCs)”, aiming to gather stakeholder feedback on updating the existing tariff framework. The move is intended to ensure transparency, competition, and equitable access to leased circuit services across India. Background…
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PLI White Goods: ₹8,337 Cr Output from 5 Firms
New Delhi: The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods marks another milestone as five companies have been provisionally selected in the fourth round, focusing on air conditioner (AC) components. The selected companies have committed a total investment of ₹863 crore and are projected to generate 1,799 additional direct jobs…
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DFPD’s Anna Chakra Among Finalists for 2026 Franz Edelman Award
The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) has been named one of six global finalists for the prestigious 2026 Franz Edelman Award for its innovative initiative, Anna Chakra. This operations research-based decision support solution optimizes state-specific logistics to strengthen India’s Public Distribution System (PDS), ensuring efficient delivery of essential…
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NHRC Holds Meeting of Special Rapporteurs, Monitors in Delhi
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India on Thursday convened an important meeting of its Special Rapporteurs and Special Monitors in New Delhi, reinforcing their critical role in safeguarding human rights across the country. Chaired by NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian, the meeting focused on strengthening grassroots monitoring, accountability…