India, Dec. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, welcomed the Vice President, Shri CP Radhakrishnan, as he presided over the Rajya Sabha for the first time today. The Prime Minister described the day as a moment of pride for all Hon'ble Members of the Rajya Sabha. Extending a warm welcome to the Chairman, Shri Modi said, "On behalf of the House and on my own behalf, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you, offer my greetings, and convey...
India, Dec. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Hon'ble Mr Chairperson Sir, The Winter Session (of Parliament) is beginning, and today is a moment of pride for all the honourable members of this House. While welcoming you, this is a great opportunity for all of us to have the opportunity to discuss important matters through this House under your guidance, to take the nation on the path of progress, to take important decisions, and to receive your invaluable guidance. On behalf o...
India, Dec. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Follow DoT Handles for more: - X - https://x.com/DoT_India Insta- https://www.instagram.com/department_of_telecom?igshMXUxbHFjd3llZTU0YQ Fb - https://www.facebook.com/DoTIndia Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@departmentoftelecom In order to safeguard the citizens from buying the non-genuine handsets, enabling easy reporting of suspected misuse of telecom resources and to increase effectiveness of the Sanchar Saathi initiative,...
India, Dec. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: :Mumbai, 1 December 2025 Media & Entertainment (M&E) sector is poised for tremendous growth even as it faces significant disruption with the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), observed Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B), in Mumbai today. Shri Jaju was delivering the inaugural address at 12th CII Big Picture Summit, on the theme 'The AI Era - Bridging Creativity and Commerce'. T...
India, Dec. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced the convocation ceremony of the Footwear Design and Development Institute in New Delhi today (December 1, 2025). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that today, India is becoming increasingly self-reliant and capable of further expanding its economic role on the global economic stage. She was happy to note that the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, M...
India, Dec. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has taken steps to enhance R&D in Defence manufacturing through several initiatives. Some of these initiatives include: Development cum Production Partner (DcPPs)/ Production Agency (PAs) including private industries:DRDO has implemented DcPP model to identify potential manufacturing agency through competitive process involving both public and private sector and transfer the manufacturing technology to meet productio...
India, Dec. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Since August 2019, Government of India is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), in partnership with States/UTs including Odisha, to make provision of tap water connection to every rural household of the country. 'Drinking Water' is a state subject, and hence, the responsibility of planning, approval, implementation, operation and maintenance of drinking water supply schemes, including those under the JJM, lies with State/UT Governm...
India, Dec. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives due to a mishap in Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu. Shri Modi also wished speedy recovery for those injured in the mishap. The Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia from PMNRF of Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for those injured. The Prime Minister posted on X: "The loss of lives due to a mishap in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu is deeply ...
India, Dec. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Pensions and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) has successfully concluded the Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 4.0. This initiative, launched to simplify life digital life certificate submissions, particularly for super senior pensioners, has set significant milestones by leveraging innovative technologies and widespread collaboration with all the stakeholders. The DOPPW was in active collaboration with pensioners...
India, Dec. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Government is providing adequate funds and resources to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for archaeological excavations and conservation work in Nalanda. ASI has a well experienced team for excavation and conservation work. the involvement of local communities in excavations and conservation work provide employment to local people alongwith enabling them to participate in the preservation of their heritage. Nalanda is a ma...