Production Linked Incentive Scheme Strengthens India's Manufacturing Capacity and Export Performance

India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) programme, rolled out across multiple priority sectors, has materially improved domestic manufacturing capacities, attracted large-scale investments and supported export growth in participating sectors. As on September 2025, PLI schemes across approved sectors have resulted in realised investments and measurable increases in production/sales and employment - figures monitored and reported in pe...


PM extends greetings to Thiru Rajinikanth Ji on the special occasion of his 75th birthday

India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi conveyed greetings to Thiru Rajinikanth Ji on the occasion of his 75th birthday today. The Prime Minister noted that Rajinikanth Ji's performances have captivated audiences across generations and earned widespread admiration. He highlighted that the actor's remarkable body of work-spanning diverse roles, genres, and cinematic styles-has consistently set new benchmarks in Indian cinema. The Prime ...


Ministry of Education conducts workshop to review the implementation of National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme

India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, organised a one-day workshop on 06th December 2025 with State and Union Territory officials to review the performance and finalise strategies for more effective implementation of the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS). The session began with the Ministry highlighting the features of National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS), ...


Semicon India Programme developing a complete ecosystem around design, fabrication, assembly, testing and packaging of Semiconductors

India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The semiconductor development strategy is inspired by Hon'ble Prime Minister's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India, Make for the World. Given the foundational nature of semiconductor industry for the economy, the Government launched the 'Semicon India Programme' to develop a complete ecosystem ranging from design, fabrication, assembly, testing and packaging. Following investments have been received under semicon India...


EXPANSION OF EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE

India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: IS 18237: 2023: Safety of Primary and Secondary Lithium Cells and Batteries during Transport. IS 16893 (Part 2):2018: Secondary lithium - Ion cells for the propulsion of electric road vehicles: Part 2 reliability and abuse testing. IS 16893 2018 (Part 3): Secondary Lithium - Ion Cells for the Propulsion of Electric Road Vehicles Part 3 Safety Requirements. IS 16805: 2018: Secondary Cells and Batteries Containing Alkaline or Othe...


Government Supports Startup Ecosystem Through Three Flagship Schemes Under Startup India Initiative

India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: State/ UT 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 (as on 31st October 2025) No. of of startups Amount invested No. of of startups Amount invested No. of of startups Amount invested No. of of startups Amount invested No. of of startups Amount invested No. of of startups Amount invested Assam - - - - - - - - - - 1 1 Chandigarh - - - - - - - - 1 9.45 - - Delhi 2 4.4 7 99.08 2 48.56 1 22.33 5...


IT Rules Empower Citizens Against Misleading Content on Social Media Platforms

India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Free speech is protected under Article 19(1) of the Constitution. The Government of India is also cognisant of the increasing instances of fake, false and misleading information across digital media platforms. It has notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, under the Information Technology Act, 2000, (dated 25th February, 2021). Part-III of these Rules inter alia pro...


Prime Minister condoles the loss of lives due to a bus mishap in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh

India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today condoled the loss of lives due to a bus mishap in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. He announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 to the injured. The PMO India handle in post on X said: "Pained by the loss of lives due to a bus mishap in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with the...


Increase in skilled workforce and productivity of small enterprises can lead to substantial employment growth in India: NCAER Report

India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A study titled "India's Employment Prospects: Pathways to Jobs", was released by the Vice Chairman of National Council of Applied Economic Research, Manish Sabharwal on 11th December, 2025. Authored by Professor Farzana Afridi and her team of researchers at NCAER, the report underlines the role of skilling and small enterprises as key drivers of job creation in the country. Further it highlights the need to overcome bottlenecks in ...


OVERCOMING SHORTAGE OF RARE EARTH MAGNETS FOR EV PRODUCTION

India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Yes. Government of Indiais aware of import dependence of the automotive sector, particularly electric & hybrid vehicles, on rare-earth permanent magnets. This dependence has lead to supply-chain vulnerability for OEMs utilizing rare earthmagnets. Government is exploring alternative supply of rareearth magnets. Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobiles and Auto Components (PLI-Auto Scheme) is strengthening domestic c...