India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expressed delight on receiving a picture from the team of INSV Kaundinya, currently sailing on the high seas. The Prime Minister lauded the enthusiasm of the crew and conveyed his heartfelt greetings as the nation prepares to welcome the year 2026. In a post on X, he stated: "Delighted to receive this picture from the team of INSV Kaundinya! Heartening to see their enthusiasm. As we are all set t...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on the occasion of the New Year, extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the people of the country, especially farmers, workers, labourer brothers and sisters, and women, including 'Lakhpati Didis'. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the government is committed to building a strong...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved the widening and strengthening of existing 2-Lane to 2-Lane with Paved Shoulder from Km 68.600 to Km 311.700 of NH-326 in the State of Odisha under NH(O) on EPC mode. Financial implications: The total capital cost for the project is Rs.1,526.21 crore, which includes a civil construction cost of Rs.966.79 crore. Benefits: The upgradation of NH-326 ...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "As NICDC Logistics Data Services Limited (NLDSL) enters its next decade, the organization will remain focused towards the broader national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, by strengthening digital foundations aimed at enhancing infrastructure, connectivity, and overall supply-chain efficiency", stated Chairman, NLDSL and Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC), Shri Ra...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Name of Scheme Rice Wheat Nutri-cereals Total A TPDS (NFSA ALLOCATION) Antyoday Anna Yojana (AAY) 71.66 27.75 0.01 99.42 Priority Household (PHH) 277.70 143.96 7.83 429.48 TPDS(Tide Over) 21.18 4.91 0.00 26.09 Total 370.53 176.62 7.83 554.99 B OTHER WELFARE SCHEMES PM POSHAN 18.14 3.87 0.30 22.31 WBNP(ICDS) 11.86 10.97 0.22 23.05 Welfare institutions and Hostel 4.76 0.96 0.00 5.72 Scheme ...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Posts (DoP), under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India, and the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to undertake Contact Point Verification (CPV) of Informal Micro Enterprises (IMEs) registered on the Udyam Assist Platform (UAP). MoU signing between the Department of Posts and SIDBI at Dak Bhawan, New Delhi The MoU was signed on behalf...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari retires as Vice Chief of the Air Staff on 31 December 2025, on superannuation from the Indian Air Force (IAF), after completion of four decades of illustrious service to the nation. Air Marshal Tiwari was commissioned on 07 June 1986 as a Flving Pilot in the fighter stream of the IAF. With over 3600 hours of flying experience on various types of aircraft, the Air Marshal held diverse staff and comman...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), celebrated its 72nd Foundation Day with the inauguration of the Systems Engineering Facility (SEF) on 31 December 2025 in the presence of, Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, Director General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India and other dignitaries. Addressing the gathering, Cmde. Amit...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the auspicious occasion of the second anniversary of the Pran-Pratishtha of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi conveyed his heartfelt greetings to the nation and devotees across the world. Shri Modi described the anniversary as a divine celebration of India's faith and cultural heritage. He offered his reverent salutations at the feet of Lord Shri Ram on behalf of countless devotees in India and abroad, ext...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In 2025, the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), under the Ministry of Finance, marked significant milestones in its operational and policy initiatives. A key highlight of achievements during 2025 was the robust monitoring and facilitation of capital expenditure (CAPEX) among select Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and other organisations. CAPEX achievements for select CPSEs (with annual CAPEX estimates of Rs.100 cror...