India, April 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced the valediction ceremony of the 78th batch of Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) Officer Trainees at the National Academy of Direct Taxes, Nagpur, Maharashtra today (April 15, 2026).   Speaking on the occasion, the President said that in recent years, India's economic journey has been remarkably dynamic and inspiring. The sustained growth in direct tax collection signal...
India, April 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards fostering academia-industry collaboration and strengthening research and innovation in the pharmaceutical sector, the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali signed an agreement with Novartis Healthcare Private Limited (NHPL). The agreement was signed in the presence of Shri Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers...
India, April 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Introduction                                                                                                                    &...
India, April 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will organise a nationwide "Nari Shakti Vandan Run" on 17 and 18 April 2026 across seven major cities, as part of its ongoing initiatives to promote women-led development and strengthen citizen participation in the vision of Viksit Bharat. The event, themed #NariShaktiVandan, will be conducted in Delhi, Cuttack, Patna, Mumbai, Indore, Bengaluru and Jaipur. While events in Patna and Jaipur ...
India, April 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Snapshot: Urban LFPR broadly unchanged at 50.3% in March, 2026 Female labour force participation reported as 34.4% in March, 2026 Urban WPR remained stable in March, 2026 Overall Unemployment Rate (UR) stood at 5.1% in March, 2026 Female Unemployment Rate (UR) in rural areas remains stable in March, 2026 At the all-India level, the monthly estimates are based on information collected from a total number of 3,75,262 persons s...
India, April 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation (NBCFDC), a Section 8 company under the aegis of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, is mandated to undertake initiatives for the socio-economic empowerment of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) across the country. The Corporation primarily facilitates concessional lending through channel partners such as State Channelising Agencies (SCAs), banks, and NBFCs. The...
India, April 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A tiny fluorescent "turn-on" sensor for rapidly detecting nicotine and its major metabolite, cotinine, in aqueous media and living cells, could enable   early and rapid detection of nicotine exposure and biomarkers levels of cotinine its long-lasting footprint in the body. Smoking and second-hand smoke exposure remain major global health issues. Nicotine is highly addictive and harmful, while cotinine is a stable biomar...
India, April 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In order to enhance the accuracy and reliability of data in the Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system, National Highway Authority of India ( NHAI) has issued directions to all FASTag Issuer Banks to undertake immediate validation of Vehicle Registration Numbers (VRNs) linked with FASTags issued by them. The decision follows receipt of complaints regarding instances where the VRN captured by FASTag readers does not match with the...
India, April 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh proposed positioning the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) as a nodal institution for building artificial intelligence competencies among public sector officials and developing a curriculu...
India, April 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs today inaugurated the Swachhata Pakhwada 2026, a day ahead of its scheduled launch due to busy schedule of on-going Parliament session. It is a fortnight-long cleanliness drive aimed at promoting the spirit of Swachh Bharat and fostering a clean and healthy work environment. On this occasion, Shri Nikunja Bihari Dhal, Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, administered the Swachhata Pl...