India, Feb. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Spectrum Band Block Size (MHz) Minimum amount of spectrum that a bidder is required to bid for Existing licensees (MHz) New Entrants (MHz) 800 MHz 1.25 (Paired) 1.25 5, 900 MHz 0.20 (paired) 0.2 5, 1800 MHz 0.20 (paired) 0.2 5, 2100 MHz 5 (paired) 5 5 2300 MHz 10 (unpaired) 10 10 2500 MHz 10 (unpaired) 10 10 3300 MHz 10 (unpaired) 10 10 26 GHz 50 (unpaired) 50 100 Reserve Price of spectrum per M...
India, Feb. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is in the process of revising the base year of National Accounts to FY 2022-23. In this direction, an Advisory Committee on National Account Statistics (ACNAS) under the chairmanship of Prof. B.N. Goldar was constituted to suggest methodology including new data sources for compilation and presentation of National Accounts Statistics for the new series. The Committee de...
India, Feb. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today hasapproved enhanced delegation to POWERGRID under the extant guidelines dated 4thFebruary, 2010 of the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) on delegation of powers applicable to Maharatna CPSEs. The approval enhances the permissible equity investment limit of POWERGRID from the current threshold of Rs.5,000 crore per subsidiary to ...
India, Feb. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) today commenced the celebration of its 75th Year of Service at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking over seven decades of dedicated service to workers and their families across the country. Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, delivered the keynote address at the event. Shri N. K. Premachandran, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), M...
India, Feb. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the extension, from GIFT City to Shahpur, will be 3.33 kilometers long and include three elevated stations. The project is scheduled to be completed in approximately four years. The estimated cost of the project is Rs.1,067.35 crore. This extended corridor is expected to benefit approximately 23,702 passengers in 2029 and approximately 58,059 passe...
India, Feb. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has extended his congratulations to Mr. Rob Jetten, on assuming office as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands. The Prime Minister highlighted the extensive relationship shared between India and the Netherlands, across diverse sectors. Shri Modi stated that he looks forward to working closely with Prime Minister Jetten to add further momentum to the growing ties between the two nations and ...
India, Feb. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) organized a National Level Consultative Workshop on "Using Administrative Data for Governance: Harmonizing Departmental Data at State Level" with States and UTs along with Central Ministries/Departments and other stakeholders on 24th February 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan New Delhi. The workshop is a part of the preparatory process for the forthcoming National-Level Deliberat...
India, Feb. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurated a nationwide campaign 'Saving Lives and Building a Healthier Bharat', being organised by PD Hinduja Hospital, at Lok Bhavan, Mumbai today (February 24, 2026). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the Government of India has taken several important steps over the past decade to ensure that all citizens remain healthy and have access to quality healthcare. Over 180,0...
India, Feb. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 7th All India Conference of Government Railway Police Chiefs, convened by the Railway Protection Force concluded successfully at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi today. The high-level conference, presided over by Director General, RPF, Ms Sonali Mishra, witnessed the participation of DGPs, ADGPs, and senior officers from the GRP of various states and union territories. The conference was graced by the presence of Chairman-cum-CEO, Rail...
India, Feb. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, has expressed deep concern over the recent incident of racial harassment faced by three young women from Arunachal Pradesh in South Delhi. Terming the incident as "profoundly shameful" and "unacceptable in today's world," the Minister emphasised that prejudice and intimidation rooted in discrimination have no place in society and must be dealt wi...