Vice Admiral Manish Chadha, AVSM, VSM assumes charge as Director General Naval Operations

India, Aug. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice Admiral Manish Chadha is an alumnus of the 78th Course conducted at the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla. He was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1991. Vice Admiral Manish Chadha is a specialist in communications and electronic warfare. He is also an alumnus of the 61st Staff Course at the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, and completed the Higher Command Course at the National Defence University, Was...


From waste to gold: Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation transforms dumpsite into Rapti Eco Park

India, Aug. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, a massive campaign is underway across the country to scientifically dispose of legacy waste dumpsites. For years, the mountains of garbage that had posed a significant obstacle to urban development. Municipal bodies, with the support of the central and state governments, are continuously striving to transform this challenge into an opportunity. In this direction, the Gorakhpur Municipal Corpora...


PRESIDENT OF INDIA FLAGS OFF THE PBG SOLDIERATHON

India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu virtually flagged off the PBG (President's Bodyguards) Soldierathon from a ceremony held at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan today (August 2, 2026) in the presence of General (Dr) VK Singh (Retd), Governor of Mizoram, who is the patron of the initiative. She also released the Special Postal Cover to commemorate the occasion. The venue of the race was Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantonm...


PRESIDENT OF INDIA TO VISIT ODISHA FROM 3 TO 5 AUGUST 2026

India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu will visit Odisha from 3 to 5 August, 2026. On August 3, the President will inaugurate the Jagadguru Kripalu University at Cuttack. On August 4, the President will take a train journey from Bhubaneswar to Berhampur and perform darshan and aarti at Maa Kandhuni Devi Temple and Shiva Temple at Taptapani. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Prime Minister shares glimpses of his speech at the launch of 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' via VC

India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared glimpses of his speech at the launch of 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' via VC. In a series of X posts, Shri Modi said; "काशी की पावन धरती से उठा कल्याणकारी विचा&#235...


Prime Minister pays tributes to Freedom Fighter, Shri Pingali Venkayya on his 150th birth anniversary

India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, paid tributes to freedom fighter, Shri Pingali Venkayya on his 150th birth anniversary. The Prime Minister remembered Pingali Venkayya for his invaluable role in giving the nation the Tricolour and said that his efforts continue to inspire people to serve the country with dedication and patriotic fervour. Shri Modi said that the Tiranga fills every Indian heart with immense pride and inspire...


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launches 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan'

India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today launched 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan'. Addressing a massive nationwide video conference, the Prime Minister formally greeted the diverse assembly including over one crore young citizens connected from more than 28,000 locations. Emphasizing the collective weight of the moment, he framed the gathering as a profound national commitment. "Today, all of us countrymen have un...


Text of PM's speech at the launch of 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' via VC

India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: नमस्‍कार! आज हम सभी देशवासी एक महान और महत्वपूर्ण संकल्प के लिए एकजुट हुए ह...


Prime Minister congratulates Unnati Sharma on winning Bronze in Women's 63 kg Judo

India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has congratulated Unnati Sharma on winning the Bronze medal in the Women's 63 kg Judo category at the Commonwealth Games 2026. The Prime Minister said that Unnati Sharma's commitment and determination were clearly visible throughout the competition. Shri Modi wished her continued success in all her future endeavours. The Prime Minister wrote on X; "More glory for India in Judo! Congratul...


Prime Minister congratulates Gulveer Singh on winning Bronze in Men's 5000m

India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has congratulated Gulveer Singh on winning the Bronze medal in the Men's 5000m event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. The Prime Minister said that with this remarkable performance, Gulveer Singh became the first Indian athlete to win two athletics medals at a single Commonwealth Games. He also noted that Gulveer Singh is the first Indian to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the Men'...