India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Passing Out Parade (POP) of 02/25 batch was held atINS Chilka on 08 Jan 2026, marking the successful culmination of16 weeks of ab-initio training. The trainees passed out in an impressive post-sunset ceremonial parade, symbolising their transformation into disciplined, resilient and combat ready Naval professionals. The passing-out batch of2,172 trainees comprised 2,103 Agniveers, including 113 women Agniveers, 270 SSR (Medical ...
India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under the Timetable of Trains (TAG) 2026, Indian Railways has introduced new trains, extended existing services, increased frequency, converted trains to Superfast, and speeded up services across various railway zones. In the Central Railway (CR) zone, 4 new trains have been introduced, 6 trains extended, and 30 trains speeded up. The East Coast Railway (ECOR) has seen the introduction of 4 new trains, extension of 4 trains, and 3 t...
India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today paid homage to the sacred Somnath Dham, underscoring its timeless role in awakening the collective consciousness of the nation. The Prime Minister highlighted that the sacred Somnath Dham has, for centuries, inspired generations with its divine energy. He noted that this energy continues to illuminate the path of faith, courage, and self-respect, serving as a guiding light for the people of I...
India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A flexible, low-cost multipurpose pencil on paper sensor developed could carry out activities ranging from measuring soil moisture, detecting plant drought stress, tracking human breathing patterns, to acting as smart diaper wetness detector. Sensors are a part of everyday life today. They are present in phones and smartwatches and required in hospitals and farms. But most conventional sensors are built on rigid materials, use cost...
India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri.C. P. Radhakrishnan, today delivered the inaugural address at the Bharat Climate Forum 2026 at New Delhi, emphasising that climate action is not a constraint on India's development but a strategic opportunity to accelerate inclusive growth, strengthen energy security and build a future-ready economy. Commending the Council for International Economic Understanding for developing the Forum as a natio...
India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The food processing sector plays an important role in increasing farm income and creating off-farm jobs, reducing post-harvest losses in agriculture and allied sector production through on- and off-farm investments in preservation and processing infrastructure. Accordingly, Ministry of Food Processing Industries has undertaken several initiatives to give impetus to development of food processing sector in the country and has made si...
India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Taking a pioneering step towards nurturing future professionals, NHAI in association with the Department of Higher Education, Government of India has launched 'NHAI Internship Program'. The initiative is designed to serve as a gateway for aspiring professionals to gain real-world, hands-on experience within the largest National Highway development ecosystem in the country. The program was launched by Shri Vineet Joshi, Secretary, De...
India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), the Hyderabad-based laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has achieved a path-breaking milestone in the development of Hypersonic Missiles. The DRDL successfully conducted an extensive long-duration ground test of its Actively Cooled Scramjet Full Scale Combustor, achieving a run time of over 12 minutes at its state-of-the-art Scramjet Connect Pipe T...
India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Textiles Ministers' Conference concluded today in Guwahati after two days of extensive deliberations on strengthening India's textile ecosystem through innovation, sustainability, heritage preservation, and export growth. The conference witnessed participations of Ministers and officials from State and UTs across the nation. Addressing the session Minister of State Pabitra Margherita said that the conference had seen se...
India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today extended warm greetings to the global Indian community on the occasion of Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas. The Prime Minister stated that the Indian diaspora continues to serve as a powerful bridge between India and the world. He further underlined that the Government has taken numerous steps to bring the diaspora even closer to India. In a post on X, Shri Modi wrote: "Warm greetings on Prava...