Sachiin Joshi's King's Mansion is now a Global 7-Star Luxury Hospitality Landmark

India, Aug. 7 -- The landmark Candolim estate begins a new chapter as an intimate 42-room, seven-star, super-luxury boutique hotel under Planet Hotels & Resorts, setting a new international benchmark for Indian hospitality   For nearly a decade, one question surrounded one of the world's most recognisable addresses: what would Sachiin Joshi do with the former Kingfisher Villa?   On August 7, his birthday, that question is finally answered.   Sachiin Joshi has unveiled King's M...


NATIONAL PROGRAMME ON LIBRARIES

India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Library is a state subject as per the Seventh schedule of Constitution of India, and public libraries function under the administrative control of the respective State/Union Territory Authorities. However, Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF), an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has been implementing schemes for the promotion and development of public libraries across the country....


'Agni-4' Ballistic Missile successfully test-fired

India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Medium Range Ballistic Missile 'Agni-4' was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur in Odisha on August 06, 2026. The launch validated all operational and technical parameters. The test was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Initiatives for transforming NER

India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Act East Policy places the North Eastern Region (NER) at the centre of India's engagement with Southeast Asia. A central focus of the Act East Policy is development of cross-border connectivity infrastructure. The India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway and Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project are flagship projects under this framework. The Act East Policy has also strengthened trade linkages between the Northeast an...


Eligible students may apply for National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme by August 31, 2026

India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The last date for eligible students to submit fresh and renewal applications under the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS), for 2026-27 academic year, is August 31, 2026. The applications are to be submitted on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). The verification of applications under NMMSS is carried out in two stages: Level-1 (L1) Verification: By the Institute Nodal Officer (INO) - last date: 15 September 202...


NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported death of a girl due to jaundice caused by consumption of contaminated drinking water in Shahzadpur, Ambala district, Haryana

India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a 12-year-old girl died due to jaundice caused by consumption of contaminated drinking water in Shahzadpur, Ambala district, Haryana. Several other children have also been diagnosed with jaundice in the locality. The residents have alleged that the drinking water being supplied through a public tap in the area is contaminated. Th...


Prime Minister calls upon people to celebrate National Handloom Day by showcasing India's rich handloom heritage

India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has called upon citizens to celebrate National Handloom Day on 7th August by promoting India's rich and diverse handloom traditions. "Share your videos with your favourite handloom products, including GRWM videos on social media", Shri Modi said. Shri Modi posted on X; Tomorrow, 7th August is National Handloom Day. Let's make India's handloom diversity popular. Share your videos with your...


Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a telephone call from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received a telephone call from Prime Minister of Israel, H.E. Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu today. The two leaders reviewed sustained progress in India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the bilateral cooperation across various sectors for the mutual benefit of the two countries. PM Netanyahu and PM Modi exchanged views on the recent developments...


Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam recognizing Earth as the nurturing mother of all life

India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today shared Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasising that humanity may live in harmony with the Earth, as earth is the nurturing mother of all life and the moral order that sustains her should be respected. The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit verse- विश्वस्वं मातरमोषधीनां &...


LOK SABHA SPEAKER PAYS FLORAL TRIBUTES TO DR. G. S. DHILLON ON HIS BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla paid floral tributes to Dr. G. S. Dhillon, former Speaker, Lok Sabha, in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, on his birth anniversary, today. Deputy - Chairman, Rajya Sabha Shri Harivansh; Members of Parliament, former Members of Parliament; Secretary-General Lok Sabha, Shri Utpal Kumar Singh and other dignitaries also paid floral tributes to Dr. Dhillon. Dr. Dhillon was a distinguished parliame...