NHA Concludes Two-Day National Review Meeting on AB PM-JAY and ABDM; Centre and States Chart Roadmap for the Next Phase of Health Reforms

India, July 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: HFW/NHA Concludes Chintan Shivir on AB PM-JAY and ABDM/18July2026/1 The National Health Authority (NHA) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare today concluded the two-day National Review Meeting (Chintan Shivir) on Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), organised on 17-18 July 2026 at Madhya Pradesh Bhawan, New Delhi. The two-day National Review Meetin...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inspects indigenous and state-of-the-art technologies designed to further strengthen border security at the Jhumagachh BOP in Siliguri, West Bengal

India, July 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today inspected indigenous and state-of-the-art technologies designed to further strengthen border security at the Jhumagachh Border Outpost (BOP) in Siliguri, West Bengal. Union Home Minister inspected a radio-based fence breach detection system, which instantly alerts personnel by broadcasting a pre-recorded message whenever the border fence is tampered with. He also ...


72nd National Film Awards for the year 2024 Announced

India, July 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No Category of Award Title of the Film Awardee Medal & Cash Prize 1. Best Feature Film Article 370 Producer: Jio Studios & B62 Studios Swarna Kamal 2. Best Debut Film of a Director Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Director: Randeep Hooda Swarna Kamal 3. Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment Producer: Vyjayanthi Movies Swarna Kamal 4 Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social and Environmenta...


No Change in ALMM Policy; Centre Provides Extended Relief Window for Select Solar Projects up to December 2026

India, July 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (M/o N&RE) has decided that while there will be no change in the policy of Government of India in respect of implementation of Approved List of Models & Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar PV cells, and no blanket extension in applicability of ALMM List-II for solar power projects will be provided, however, a limited window is being provided for Net-metering projects and Open Access RE po...


Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Dedicates to the Nation 75 Amrit Bharat Stations Across India

India, July 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the mega infrastructure package, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated 75 Redeveloped Railway Stations to the nation under the flagship Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. This is the second major nationwide dedication of redeveloped stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme by the Prime Minister. Earlier, on 22 May 2025, the Prime Minister dedicated 103 redeveloped Amrit Bharat Stations across 18 States and Union...


Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Flags Off Ramnagar-Dehradun Express

India, July 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw today virtually flagged off the inaugural service of the Ramnagar-Dehradun Express, marking the commencement of the first-ever direct Express train connecting Ramnagar with Dehradun. Chief Minister of Uttrakhand, Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami was also present on the occasion via video conferencing. The new train fulfills a long-pending demand of the people of the region and will signific...


Department of Land Resources Explores Convergence of Digital Public Infrastructure for Land and Credit with RBI Innovation Hub

India, July 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Ministry of Rural Development, recently held a high-level meeting with the RBI Innovation Hub (RBIH) to explore the convergence of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for land governance and digital lending. The meeting was chaired by Shri Narendra Bhooshan, Secretary, Department of Land Resources, who interacted with Mr. Sahil Kini, CEO, RBI Innovation Hub, along with Shri Abhishek Poddar...


National Commission for Safai Karamcharis Reviews Sanitation and Welfare Facilities

India, July 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) took a comprehensive review in a major initiative to bolster the working conditions, safety and overall welfare of sanitation workers, at high level meeting at New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) here. The meeting chaired by NCSK Member Shri Karam Singh Karma, was attended by the Secretary of NDMC, Shri Rahul Singh along with Chief Engineers, Directors, the Medical Officer of Hea...


Shri Vivek Nishant Nath takes charge as Director (Commercial), NMDC

India, July 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Vivek Nishant Nath assumed charge as Director (Commercial) of NMDC Limited, India's largest iron ore producer. With over three decades of experience in the metal and mining sector, Shri Vivek Nishant Nath brings extensive experience in sales and marketing, international commercial operations, procurement, logistics and supply chain management. Shri Nath began his professional career with NMDC in 1992 and served the Company fo...


Prime Minister's vision of one lakh young leaders is being realised through MY Bharat: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya

India, July 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) commenced the Chintan Shivir at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow, under the theme "विकसित युवा बनाएगा विकसित भारत (Viksit Yuva for Viksit Bharat)." The two-day Chintan Shi...