From Daily-Wage Struggle to a Sustainable Grocery Business: How SJY and PM-AJAY Support Helped Ruby Devi Build a Better Future

India, Aug. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For women facing severe financial hardship, access to livelihood opportunities and timely financial support can play an important role in enabling them to support their families and build a more secure future. Demonstrating how livelihood assistance can help a family overcome economic hardship, Ruby Devi, a 32-year-old woman belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community, is a resident of Village and Panchayat Karanpura, Hajipur,...


From Financial Pressure to Global Research Exposure: How National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Scheme Helped PRIYANGA G Pursue Her Ph.D.

India, Aug. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Access to higher education can play an important role in helping scholars pursue their aspirations and build opportunities for academic and professional growth. However, financial difficulties and family pressure can become challenges for scholars aspiring to pursue higher education and research. Demonstrating how fellowship assistance can support higher education and research, Ms PRIYANGA G, a 27-year-old scholar from Puducherry,...


ADDRESS TO THE NATION BY THE HON'BLE PRESIDENT OF INDIA SMT. DROUPADI MURMU ON THE EVE OF THE 80TH INDEPENDENCE DAY

India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: My dear fellow citizens, Namaskar! On the eve of our Independence Day, I convey my warm greetings to all of you for this national festival. In a few hours from now, our country will witness the auspicious beginning of the 80th year since its independence. All Indians, living in the country and abroad, celebrate this festival with great joy. Our Tricolour is the symbol of our freedom. We unfurl it with immense pride. On the 15th ...


PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES THE OPENING OF AMRIT UDYAN SUMMER ANNUALS EDITION, 2026

India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu graced the opening of Amrit Udyan Summer Annuals Edition, 2026 today (August 14, 2026). The Summer Annuals of Amrit Udyan will be open for the public from August 16 to September 15, 2026. During that period, the Udyan will remain open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with the last entry at 5:00 PM. The Udyan will remain closed on all Mondays for maintenance. Entry and exit for visitors will be...


Partition saw one of the largest mass migrations in human history, says Vice-President on the occasion of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day

India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today addressed a National Seminar on the occasion of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, organised by the Centre for Independence and Partition Studies, University of Delhi, in association with the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR). The seminar was held on the theme 'The Partition of India - A Saga of Displacement, Separation and Resettlement' and focused on The Story of I...


Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan to Visit Tamil Nadu on August 16-17

India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, will undertake a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu on August 16 and 17, 2026, during which he will participate in a series of academic, commemorative and literary events in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Thiruvarur and Thanjavur. During his visit on August 16, the Vice-President will attend the 22nd Convocation of SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) at Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu....


President's address on the eve of 80th Independence Day reflects the nation's strength and inspires renewed determination for a Viksit Bharat: PM

India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today lauded the address delivered by President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, on the eve of 80th Independence Day noting that it was motivating and thoughtful. The Prime Minister observed that her thoughts reflect the strength of our nation and the aspirations of every Indian. He stated that her message inspires us all to work with renewed determination for a Viksit Bharat. In a post on X, the P...


Prime Minister recalls the courage of those impacted by Partition on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day

India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today stated that as we mark Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, we recall the courage of all those who were impacted by Partition. He noted that it was a moment in history that tore apart several lives, where families were uprooted, loved ones were lost, and immense suffering was endured. The Prime Minister highlighted that at the same time, overcoming this, people rebuilt their lives from nothing...


Lok Sabha Speaker extends greetings to the nation on the eve of India's 80th Independence Day

India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla has extended greetings to the people of the country on the eve of India's 80th Independence Day. In his message, Shri Birla has said: "Dear fellow citizens, heartfelt greetings to you all on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day. Today is an occasion to remember the countless freedom fighters who dedicated their entire lives for independence of the country. Nearly eight decades have passed sinc...


National Commission for Homoeopathy Clarifies Regulatory Position on Cross-Practice by Homoeopathic Practitioners

India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) has clarified its regulatory position regarding the practice of other systems of medicine by Homoeopathic practitioners, with a view to ensuring that the applicable provisions are understood and reported accurately and in their proper regulatory context. As per Regulation 36(y) of the National Commission for Homoeopathy (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Code of Ethics for Practition...