India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The nation will observe the 10th Defence Forces Veterans' Day on January 14, 2026, paying tribute to the valour, sacrifices and dedicated service of the veterans who have served the nation with distinction. A series of events and outreach programmes will be organised across the country to mark the day. The main event at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt will be graced by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and attended by veterans residin...
India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Chaired the 13th Meeting of Council of National Institutes of Technology, Science Education and Research. Reviewed presentations on elevating academic and research standards, enhancing governance efficiency and further boosting innovation and entrepreneurship at our NITs and. pic.twitter.com/HcUYNA6Wxg Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan chairs 13th Meeting of the Council of National Institutes of Technology, Science...
India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood joined Dr. L. Murugan, Hon'ble Minister of State, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting(MIB) and Parliamentary Affairs; Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary MIB; Netflix & Graphiti Studios team; innovators and students to mark the culmination of 'Inspiring Innovators - Naye Bharat Ki Nayi Pehchaaan', a skilling initiative developed in collaboration wit...
India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Diplomatic Advisor to President of France, Mr. Emmanuel Bonne met the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today in New Delhi. In a post on X, Shri Modi wrote: "Delighted to meet Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Advisor to President Macron. Reaffirmed the strong and trusted India-France Strategic Partnership, marked by close cooperation across multiple domains. Encouraging to see our collaboration expanding into innovation, technology a...
India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), in collaboration with implementation partner 'PwC', organized awareness building sessions of National Pension System (NPS) among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at the 2nd Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) held in Rajkot. It was held on 11th and 12th January 2026. This conference was inaugurated by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The VGRC ev...
India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major blow to drug trafficking networks, officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) have seized 270 kilogram of Mephedrone, a synthetic narcotic drug, in a meticulously planned operation spanning multiple states on 11th-12th January, 2026. The contraband was being domestically transported concealed under chicken feed, used as cover cargo, a novel modus operandi adopted by the drug syndicate to evade scrutiny. A...
India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has constituted a high-level committee tasked with formulating guidelines and regulations to enable a framework for assured payouts under the National Pension System (NPS). This move aligns with the provisions of the PFRDA Act and aims to enhance the security of retirement income for subscribers. The formation of this committee is a significant step by PFRDA towards the...
India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A meeting chaired by the Secretary, DFS, Shri M. Nagaraju, was held on 13.1.2026 to review the financial and business performance of Public Sector Insurance Companies (PSICs) for FY 2024-25 and the first half of FY 2025-26. The PSICs reviewed included the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), General Insurance Corporation of India(GIC), New India Assurance Co. Ltd(NIACL)., National Insurance Co. Ltd.(NICL), United India Insura...
India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal (GCT) Policy, 2021 Introduced by the Ministry of Railways on 15 December 2021, the policy aims to accelerate modern cargo terminal development, upgrade existing facilities, and strengthen India's freight ecosystem. It streamlines processes, encourages private participation, and aligns infrastructure growth with industry demand to position India as a global logistics hub. Intro...
India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has advised all recognised National Sports Federations (NSFs) to constitute dedicated Committees on International Relations and Make in India in Sports within their respective organisations. Aimed at strengthening India's international engagement in sports, the International Relations Committee will monitor developments in relevant International Federations (IFs) and Continental Federations (...