India, Jan. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: After the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman will interact with around 30 college students from different regions of the country. As part of this initiative, the college students will also get to witness live presentation of the Union Budget from the Lok Sabha Gallery, offering them a chance to view one of the most significant Parliamentary proceedings...
India, Jan. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Culture at the Heart of the Republic As the echoes of India's 77th Republic Day parade fade into the crisp January air, the historic Red Fort in Delhi transformed into a living canvas of the nation's soul. Bharat Parv 2026, the six-day national cultural and tourism festival organised by the Ministry of Tourism, kicked off on January 26 and went on until January 31. Organised annually since 2016, the event invites visitors to imme...
India, Jan. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Shri Prataprao Jadhav has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Padma Shri Dr. Padma Gurmet, Director, National Institute of Sowa Rigpa (NISR), Leh, on being conferred the prestigious Padma Shri award. Shri Jadhav lauded Dr. Gurmet's exemplary contribution to the promotion of AYUSH and traditional systems of medicine, par...
India, Jan. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu greets fellow-citizens on the eve of birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas Ji. In a message, the President has said, "On the auspicious occasion of birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas Ji, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all Indians. Guru Ravidas Ji was a revered saint and social reformer. He conveyed the message of equality, social justice and love through his teachings. By follow...
India, Jan. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of Karnataka, Department of Kannada & Culture, captivated audiences at Bharat Parv 2026, organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, with a vibrant presentation of classical dance, music, and traditional folk performances that reflected the State's rich cultural heritage. The cultural segment featured renowned folk traditions of Karnataka, presented by Karnataka Tourism, Department of Kannada and Cult...
India, Jan. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, while addressing a state-level review meeting followed by a press interaction in Raipur today, said that Chhattisgarh is making remarkable progress in the fields of agriculture and rural development. He informed that a joint team comprising scientists, farmers, and officials from the Central and State governments will be constitut...
India, Jan. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received a delegation of Foreign Ministers of Arab countries, Secretary General of the League of Arab States and Heads of Arab delegations, who are in India for the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting. Prime Minister highlighted the deep and historic people-to-people ties between India and the Arab world which have continued to inspire and strengthen our relations over the years. Prime M...
India, Jan. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs) hosted a high-level delegation from the National Productivity Council (NPC) led by Smt. Neeraja Shekhar, Director General, and Shri Umashankar Prasad, Deputy Director General (Group), to explore areas of collaboration in training, research, productivity, sustainability, and compliance support. The delegation was warmly welcomed by the Director Genera...
India, Jan. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav has announced the addition of two new wetlands to India's Ramsar network, ahead of World Wetlands Day on 02.02.2026. The Minister stated in a post on social media platform 'X' that Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah district of Uttar Pradesh and Chhari-Dhand in Kutch district of Gujarat have been included in the Ramsar sites list. Shri Yadav highlighted that...
India, Jan. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Legacy Dumpsite Remediation is the process of scientifically cleaning up the old legacy waste dumpsites while utilising inert & C&D waste for road construction and combustible fraction for energy generation. In 2025, 459 dumpsites across 438 cities in 26 States achieved complete remediation, with 183 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of legacy waste remediated. This adds to a cumulative total of 1,138 dumpsites fully remedia...