India, April 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, paid tributes to former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar ji  on the occasion of his 99th birth anniversary at Jannayak Sthal, New Delhi today. The Vice-President attended the prayer meeting organised on the occasion and offered floral tributes at the Samadhi of the late leader. Remembering Shri Chandra Shekhar, the Vice-President described him as a visionary leader, a fea...
India, April 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Introduction Overview of the River Basin Management (RBM) Scheme Objectives of the Scheme Institutional Framework Key Areas of Action Strategic Significance of the Scheme Progress and Milestones under RBM Scheme (2021-26) Measurable Outcomes and Development Gains Conclusion References Key Takeaways Water is one of the most critical natural resources, supporting ecosystems, livelihoods, and economic development. It plays...
India, April 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The following Recruitment Results have been finalized by the Union Public Service Commission during the month of March, 2026. The recommended candidates have been informed individually by post. Applications of other candidates were duly considered but regretted that it has not been possible to call them for interview/recommend them for the post. Click here to see result Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, April 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NITI Aayog today launched an anthology titled "Divya Bharat: A Window to the Soul of India", a comprehensive initiative aimed at inspiring citizens and global travellers to explore India's diverse tourism landscape through a structured and immersive approach. The anthology was released by Shri Suman Bery, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, in the presence of Smt. Nidhi Chibber, CEO, NITI Aayog; Shri Bhuvnesh Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of...
India, April 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the nationwide Poshan Pakhwada 2026, the Khawbung ICDS Project in Mizoram marked the occasion on April 17, 2026, with a series of impactful activities aimed at strengthening community awareness on nutrition and health. A Coordination Committee conducted visits to various Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) under the project, reviewing on-ground implementation and engaging with beneficiaries and frontline workers. The visits highl...
India, April 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A new study has probed the possibility of some of the smallest galaxies in the universe, particularly dwarf spheroidal galaxies orbiting the Milky Way, hosting black holes. This can help advancing our understanding of black hole formation and galaxy evolution across cosmic time. Supermassive black holes are routinely observed at the centers of large galaxies, but the smaller ones like the dwarf spheroidal galaxies orbiting the Mi...
India, April 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A new study by astronomers has unveiled a powerful method to estimate the hidden physical properties of solar filaments by analysing their oscillations, offering deeper insights into the Sun's magnetic structure. Solar filaments, which are gigantic clouds of cool plasma suspended in the Sun's atmosphere, are held in place by magnetic fields. Understanding their properties, such as magnetic field strength, size, and internal struc...
India, April 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards environmental sustainability, the Kankaria Coaching Depot has emerged as a 'water neutral' Railway depot, showcasing how innovative practices can transform traditional railway operations into eco-friendly models. The initiative highlights a major breakthrough in water conservation, with the depot saving nearly 1.60 lakh litres of water - equivalent to over 300 household tanks - every day through advan...
India, April 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Every day, Indian Railways moves over two crore passengers across one of the world's largest and most complex rail networks,  running more than 25,000 trains daily across 14,000-plus passenger services. For decades, the public conversation around railways centred on expansion and connectivity. Since 2014, however, a fundamental policy reset placed safety at the core of all operations. The results, now visible in hard data, re...
India, April 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), in association with the Ministry of Power, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), and NTPC Limited, organized a high-level workshop today at the Scope Convention Centre. The workshop focused on the operationalization of the SHANTI Act, 2025, a legislative cornerstone intended to scale India's nuclear capacity to 100 GW to ensure long-term energy security and meet Net Zero targets. The program ...