Innovative Passenger-centric Safety, Communication and Information Solutions Using AI and Other Automations Enhance Better Travel Experience to Rail Passengers

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways has made significant strides in strengthening its telecom and digital infrastructure during the year 2025-26, with a focused approach towards enhancing safety, improving operational efficiency, and delivering a better travel experience to passengers. It has played a pivotal role in driving modernization through the adoption of advanced technologies, robust communication systems, and innovative passenger-centric solu...


Sādhana Saptah Day 7: Key Highlights of Tangible Outcomes-Focused Webinars

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Seventh day of Sādhana Saptah 2026 focuses on Tangible Outcomes, with expert-led webinars scheduled for 8 April 2026. The sessions will explore grassroots healthcare systems and India's startup ecosystem for global leadership. Multiple Central Ministries, Departments and State Governments will also host specialised webinars on last-mile delivery, agricultural innovation, natural farming and farmer income growth. Key High...


Capacity Building Commission, in partnership with DIPAM, organises One-Day Workshop on 'Enhancing Leadership Communication Skills for CPSEs' Executives'

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the 5th day of Sādhana Saptah, and in alignment with the spirit of the three sutras - Technology, Tradition, and Tangible Outcomes - The Capacity Building Commission (CBC), in partnership with the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, organised a One-day workshop on Enhancing Leadership Communication Skills for CPSEs' Executives'. The workshop brought...


Ministry of Mines Notifies Mineral (Auction) Second Amendment Rules, 2026 for Faster Operationalisation of Mines and Improving Ease of Doing Business in the Mining Sector

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Mines has notified the Mineral (Auction) Second Amendment Rules, 2026 on 30th March, 2026 for faster operationalisation of mines. This is the latest step of the Government in series of reforms for enhancing efficiency, transparency, and ease of doing business in the mining sector. Previously, the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015 were amended on 17th October 2025 to, inter alia, introduce intermediary timelines for var...


Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 being organised in Department of Justice with great enthusiasm and active participation of officers and staff

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Justice is observing Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 from 1st April to 15th April 2026 wherein a number of activities have been proposed to be undertaken towards cleanliness, hygiene and awareness amongst officers and staff. The Pakhwada commenced with the administration of Swacchata Pledge to the officers/staff of the Department on 1st April 2026. Shri Niraj Verma, Secretary (Justice) administered the pledge to all and ...


Legislative Department Organizes Nukkad Natak at Shastri Bhawan to promote Swachhata

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of Swachhata Pakhwada 2026, the Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, organized a Nukkad Natak at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, on 7th April 2026, to raise awareness on cleanliness. Professional artists performed in the presence of officers and staff from the Legislative Department, including its attached offices-the Official Language Wing (OL Wing) and Vidhi Sahitya Prakashan (VSP). Through engaging skits and ...


EPFO's DR EO/AO Batch 2025 Commences NLU Phase of Induction Training at GNLU, Gandhinagar

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The second batch of the National Law University (NLU) Phase of the Induction Training Programme for Direct Recruit Enforcement Officers/Accounts Officers (EO/AO), Batch 2025 of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) commenced at Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar on 6th April 2026. The programme was formally inaugurated by Shri Kumar Rohit, Director, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social...


Policy for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in MPD-2021 and Regulations for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and Charges, 2026 for providing affordable housing in NCT of Delhi

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal during a press conference in New Delhi said that the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) concept has already been envisaged in the Master Plan of Delhi 2021 and the Regulations for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and Charges, 2026 builds upon this vision to promote planned, sustainable, and transit-linked urban growth, particularly along metro corridors, thereby enhanc...


Regularisation of Unauthorised Colonies in Delhi on 'As-is Where-is' Basis

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal during a press conference in New Delhi said that today marks a historic moment in the lives of residents of Delhi. He added that Government of India had enacted the PM-UDAY scheme in 2019 to confer ownership rights to Delhi residents and stated that with the current decision to regularise colonies on an "as is where is" basis, residents will be encouraged to come forward...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah extends greetings to the countrymen on World Health Day

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has extended greetings to the countrymen on World Health Day. In a post on X platform, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said, "Greetings on World Health Day. Good health is a choice which we can maintain with proper care. On this occasion let us all dedicate ourselves to building a healthy and robust society through adequate care, healthy ...