India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major boost to rail capacity in Bihar, Indian Railways has approved multitracking of the 29 km Danapur to Fatuha section of East Central Railway at a cost of Rs.976 crore. The project will decongest one of the busiest stretches on the Patna rail corridor and create room for a large increase in both passenger and freight services. The sanctioned work covers three components. Third and fourth lines will be laid between Danapur a...
India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In order to provide a faster, seamless and barrier-free travel experience, NHAI has successfully rolled out the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system at Shahjahanpur Toll Plaza on Delhi-Jaipur section of NH-48 in Rajasthan. Earlier, NHAI had rolled out Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System at Daulatpura and Manoharpura Toll Plaza on the same corridor. Achieving a significant milestone towards transforming the busy Delhi - Jaipur ...
India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Determination, technological innovation and timely institutional support have enabled many entrepreneurs to establish globally competitive enterprises. One such inspiring example is Smart-Waves Technologies Private Limited, a Hyderabad-based electronics manufacturing company founded by Scheduled Caste entrepreneur Mr. Mallikharjuna Rao Yelisela, whose journey reflects the transformative impact of the Venture Capital Fund for Schedul...
India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Innovation, entrepreneurship and timely institutional support have empowered many aspiring entrepreneurs to establish businesses that contribute to India's economic growth and sustainable development. One such inspiring example is Smartgreen Aquaculture Private Limited, a company based in Ranga Reddy District, Telangana, founded by Scheduled Caste entrepreneur Mr. Aditya Rithvik Narra. His entrepreneurial journey reflects the transf...
India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd. (CCI), a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, celebrated its 56th Foundation Day today at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, in the presence of Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh. The programme was attended by Shri Sanjay Shirsat, Minister of Social Justice, Government of Maharashtra; Shri Sanjay Savkare, Minister of Textiles, Government...
India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Textiles will celebrate the 12th National Handloom Day on 7 August 2026 with a national function at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre (RBCC), New Delhi, to celebrate India's rich handloom heritage and recognise the contribution of the handloom weaving community to the nation's cultural and economic development The Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest. The f...
India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's workforce is a catalyst of its journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. Quality employment is central to inclusive growth. The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) supports this vision by encouraging first-time employment and incentivising employers to create new formal jobs. Through an EPFO-linked, technology-driven framework, the scheme promotes workforce formalisation, expands social security coverage and stren...
India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. Financial Year No. of new JAKs opened No. of JAKs functioning cumulatively 1 2023-24 11 73 2 2024-25 10 83 3 2025-26 16 99 4 2026-27 (Till 30.06.2026) 6 105 Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), the implementing agency of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojna (PMBJP), continuously monitors the availability of medicines including essential medicines at Jan Aushadhi Kendras,...
India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A group of grassroots innovators of Atal Innovations Mission called on the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre today (July 31, 2026). She also visited the exhibition set up by these innovators, witnessed their innovations and interacted with them. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that India has the potential to become a global powerhouse in grassroots innovation by leveraging i...
India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has congratulated Harsh Singh on winning the Gold medal in Judo at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. The Prime Minister described it as a historic day for Indian Judo and said that Harsh Singh's passion and dedication were clearly reflected in his exceptional performance. Shri Modi extended his best wishes to him for his future endeavours. In a post on X, Shri Modi said; "Historic Day ...