India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's national power transmission network has achieved a significant milestone, crossing over 5 lakh circuit kilometres (ckm) of transmission lines (220 kV and above) along with 1,407 GVA of transformation capacity (220 kV and above). The world's largest synchronous national grid achieved this feat on 14th January 2026, with the commissioning of 628 ckm Transmission Line of 765 kV from Bhadla II to Sikar II substation for evacua...
India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, today addressed the "Centenary Year Ceremony - 2026" organized by the Gayatri Parivar in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on the occasion of the birth centenary of the revered Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma Ji and the centenary year of the Akhand Deep. On this occasion, several distinguished dignitaries, including the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, were pre...
India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has notified Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) targets for additional carbon-intensive sectors under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS). The notification, issued on 13.01.2026, brings Petroleum Refineries, Petrochemicals, Textiles and Secondary Aluminium under the compliance mechanism of the Indian Carbon Market (ICM). A total of 208 obligated entities across these sectors will now be required to...
India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India is emerging as one of the fastest-growing destinations for Medical Value Travel (MVT), combining world-class medical infrastructure, highly skilled healthcare professionals and cost-effective treatment with the country's unique strength in traditional systems of medicine and holistic wellness. From complex surgical procedures to long-term wellness therapies, India today offers an integrated healthcare ecosystem that is incre...
India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today addressed the ongoing 146th Jayanti celebrations of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi and released a commemorative coin in his honour at a function held in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, the Vice-President described Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi as one of the most revered spiritual sages of modern India, who occupies a distinguished place in the nation's spiritual and ci...
India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting's tableau, "Bharat Gatha: Shruti, Kriti, Drishti," presents a powerful visual narrative of India's civilisational journey in storytelling, from ancient oral traditions to its emergence as a global content and media powerhouse. The tableau reflects the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat, seamlessly blending cultural heritage with technological innovation. Shruti symbolises India's rich oral lega...
India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India is celebrating 150 years of its National Song 'Vande Mataram', through mass singing, cultural events, and Military Band performances at prominent public locations across the country. The aim of the celebration is to foster national pride and unity. As part of these celebrations the Indian Air Force (IAF) Band, comprising 31 musicians, performed at the amphitheatre in Rajiv Chowk, New Delhi on 21 Jan 26. The 45 minute perform...
India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Summary-Voice services Summary-Data services Call Setup Success Rate: Airtel, BSNL, RJIL and VIL have 99.51%, 89.24%, 99.68% and 99.84% call setup success rate respectively in Auto-selection mode (5G/4G/3G/2G). Data Download performance (Overall): Average download speed of Airtel (5G/4G) is 112.53 Mbps, BSNL (4G/3G/2G) is 7.31 Mbps, RJIL (5G/4G) is 184.43 Mbps and VIL (4G/2G) is 29.36 Mbps. Call Setup Time: Airtel, BSNL, RJIL a...
India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Kerala on 23rd January, 2026. At around 10:45 AM, Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and flag off various developmental projects in Thiruvananthapuram. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. The projects span key sectors including rail connectivity, urban livelihoods, science and innovation, citizen-centric services, and advanced healthcare, reflecting...
India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Summary-Voice services Summary-Data services Call Setup Success Rate: Airtel, BSNL, RJIL and VIL have 100.00%, 90.51%, 97.65% and 100.00% call setup success rate respectively in Auto-selection mode (5G/4G/3G/2G). Data Download performance (Overall): Average download speed of Airtel (5G/4G) is 194.70 Mbps, BSNL (4G/3G/2G) is 5.46 Mbps, RJIL (5G/4G) is 286.39 Mbps and VIL (4G/2G) is 24.85 Mbps. Call Setup Time: Airtel, BSNL, RJIL...