General Elections and bye-elections 2026: Seizures surpass Rs. 400 crores

India, March 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Amrit Bharat Station Scheme Transforming 13 Railway Stations Across Delhi

India, March 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: State No. of Amrit Stations Names of Amrit Stations Delhi 13 Adarshnagar Delhi, Anand Vihar, Bijwasan, Delhi, Delhi Cantt, Delhi Sarai Rohilla, Delhi Shahadra, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Narela, New Delhi, Sabzi Mandi, Safdarjung, Tilak Bridge. Ministry of Railways has launched Amrit Bharat Station Scheme for redevelopment of stations. So far, 1338 stations have been identified for development under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, out ...


New Highway to Open Doors for Buddha's Sacred Places in Shravasti

India, March 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shravasti district in Uttar Pradesh holds immense spiritual and historical importance in the Buddhist world. It is believed to be one of the places where Lord Buddha spent several monsoon seasons and delivered many of his teachings. Shravasti attracts scholars, spiritual seekers, and international visitors interested in India's rich Buddhist heritage. In a major step to strengthen connectivity to this globally revered Buddhist de...


Sri Lankan Parliamentary Delegation Visits DDWS to Study Jal Jeevan Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen

India, March 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A high-level parliamentary delegation from the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development, Parliament of Sri Lanka, led by Shri S.M. Marikkar, M.P. (Chairman), is currently on a week-long official study tour to India. As part of this visit, the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, facilitated the visit and organized a detailed presentation on Jal Jeevan Mission ...


PM to visit Uttar Pradesh on 28th March

India, March 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh on 28 March 2026. At around 11:30 AM, he will undertake a walkthrough of the Terminal Building of Noida International Airport at Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar. Thereafter, at around 12 noon, Prime Minister will inaugurate Phase I of Noida International Airport and address a public gathering on the occasion. The inauguration of Noida International Airport marks a significant ...


India to scale up critical mineral exploration and build strong domestic value chains to reduce import dependence and meet strategic needs: Dr. Jitendra Singh

India, March 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "India is in the process of scaling up exploration of critical minerals, creating a startup-driven mining ecosystem and building strong domestic value chains to reduce import dependence," said Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh. Addressing the Governing Body meeting of the "National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust" (NMET), held at GPOA Complex, Dr Jitendra Singh set out key priorities to accelerate exploration, strengthen...


Railway Minister Reviews Progress of Kavach Implementation

India, March 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the progress of Kavach, the indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system of Indian Railways. The meeting focused on accelerating deployment, and leveraging advanced technology to ensure  more efficient train operations. Technological Advancements Driving Kavach Indian Railways has introduced several cutting-edge enhancements in Kavach. The Universa...


Secretary, DoWR, RD & GR Shri V L Kantha Rao Chairs Regional Conference of State Water Secretaries in Telangana

India, March 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri V. L. Kantha Rao, Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), Ministry of Jal Shakti, chaired the Regional State Water Secretaries Conference held at Dr. MCR HRD Institute of Telangana which brought together senior officers from the Water Resources Departments of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar...


General Elections and bye-elections 2026: Scrutiny of Nominations concludes

India, March 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. Name of State/UT No. of ACs No.                        of General Elections 1. Assam 126 789 2. Kerala 140 985 3. Puducherry 30 366 TOTAL 296 2,140 Bye-elections 1. Goa 1 3 2. Karnataka 2 50 3. Nagaland 1 7 4. Tripura 1 6 TOTAL 5 66 No. candidates Disclaimer: Curated by HT...


Prime Minister expresses grief over tragic mishap in Markapuram district of Andhra Pradesh

India, March 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the tragic mishap in Markapuram district of Andhra Pradesh. The Prime Minister conveyed his condolences to those who have lost their loved ones and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. The Prime Minister announced that an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. ...