PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES CONVOCATION CEREMONY OF RASHTRIYA RAKSHA UNIVERSITY

India, April 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the convocation ceremony of Rashtriya Raksha University at Gandhinagar, Gujarat today (April 14, 2026).  Speaking on the occasion, the President said that in times to come, the security landscape will become even more complex. Until just a few years ago, we were unfamiliar with terms such as Digital Arrest, Cyber Crime and Phishing Attacks. Yet today, these stan...


Two-day 'India Pharma 2026' concludes with strong call for enhanced funding, infrastructure and speed to drive pharmaceutical innovation

India, April 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 9th edition of India Pharma 2026, organised by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India, in association with FICCI and IPA, New Delhi, successfully concluded today, after two days of extensive deliberations aimed at strengthening India's pharmaceutical and biopharma ecosystem. On the second day of the event, two plenary sessions and a valedictory session were held, focusing o...


Mission Poshan 2.0 Strengthening India's Nutrition Ecosystem

India, April 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Rashtriya Poshan Maah To promote nutrition awareness, Poshan Maah is celebrated every September as a nationwide Jan Andolan. The campaign is implemented across all States and Union Territories through Gram Panchayats, Urban Local Bodies, schools, health facilities and Anganwadi Centres in convergence with partner ministries. The 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah was launched by the Prime Minister on 17th September 2025 fr...


136th Birth Anniversary of Baba Saheb Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Celebrated at Prerna Sthal, Parliament House Premises

India, April 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Dr. Ambedkar Foundation (DAF), under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, organized the 136th Birth Anniversary of Baba Saheb Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on April 14, 2026 at Prerna Sthal, Parliament House Premises in New Delhi. The commemoration began with floral tributes offered at the life-size statue of Babasaheb by the Vice-Preside...


Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Calls for Strong Clinical Foundation in Medical Education, notwithstanding AI

India, April 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, who is also a noted Professor of Medicine & Diabetes, today called for strong clinical foundation in medical education, notwithstanding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its growing role, while releasing the second edition of the Postgraduate Textbook of "Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition" edited by Prof. Anupam Sibal and Dr Sarath Gopalan, with a foreword by Prof Kathleen B Schw...


MoRTH  notifies amendment to streamline fee for overloaded vehicles on National Highways

India, April 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2026, aimed at strengthening enforcement and ensuring rationalized fee collection for overloaded vehicles on National Highways. The amended rules will come into force from 15th April, 2026. As per the notification, a revised framework has been introduced under Rule 10 for levy of fees...


Ministry of Mines notifies significant amendments to the Mineral Concession Rules providing methodology for publishing ASP of Haematite Iron Ore below the threshold value including for BHQ and BHJ

India, April 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Mines has notified the Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydro Carbons Energy Minerals) Concession (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026 on 10th April, 2026 providing the methodology for publication of average sale price (ASP) of Haematite Iron Ore below the threshold value, including for Banded Haematite Quartzite (BHQ) and Banded Haematite Jasper (BHJ). The threshold value of a mineral is the limit below which the materia...


Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal Champions Cleanliness and Green Initiatives under Swachhta Pakhwada

India, April 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice, on 14.04.2026 led a plantation drive and Shramdaan at  Windsor Place Roundabout NDMC Park Janpath, New Delhi, as part of the ongoing Swachhta Pakhwada. Underscoring the government's commitment to environmental sustainability and cleanliness, the Minister planted a sapling under the ongoing Swachhta Pakhwada and encouraged all to contrib...


NFDC Announces Nationwide Release of its Malayalam Feature Film Achappa's Album on 24th April 2026

India, April 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Film Development Corporation Ltd. (NFDC), under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, is set to release its latest Malayalam feature film, Achappa's Album (Grampa's Album). A unique combination of family fantasy, comedy, and emotion, the film explores a time-travel narrative and is scheduled to hit screens on 24 April 2026. Directed by Deepti Pillay Sivan and written by Sanjeev Sivan, Anirban Bhattacharya, and ...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah extends greetings on the foundation day of Khalsa Panth and Baisakhi

India, April 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah today extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of the foundation day of the Khalsa Panth and Baisakhi. In a post on X, Shri Amit Shah said, "Heartfelt greetings to everyone on the foundation day of the Khalsa Panth and the festival of Baisakhi. This sacred day reminds us of the establishment of the Khalsa Panth by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, an inspiration ...