India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant success in the fight against transnational narcotics syndicates, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has secured the return to India of wanted fugitive Virender Singh Basoya @ Viru @ Basoya, a resident of Pillanji, Sarojini Nagar, Delhi. He was taken into custody upon his arrival at IGI Airport, New Delhi, early this morning. Basoya had been arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in June 2026 pursuant to an INT...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Name of Medal Police Service Fire Service Civil Defence & Home Guard Service Correctional Service Total President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) 83 04 03 02 92 Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) 606 28 18 12 664 Sl No. Subject Number of Awardees Annexure 1 Medal for Gallantry (GM) 301 List-I 2 President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) 92 List-II 3 Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) ...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Manohar Lal, Hon'ble Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Power, inaugurated the Har Ghar Tiranga kiosk at the India Habitat Centre (IHC), New Delhi, as part of the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga campaign being observed from 9th to 17th August 2026 under the aegis of the Government of India. The event, organised by Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO), a Navratna NBFC-IFC under the Ministry of Ho...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has decided to remove the 12-minute advertisement duration cap for television channels. The advertisement duration cap for Television was introduced in the year 2006 under the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994. Since then, the TV broadcasting sector has undergone significant changes. In 2006, there were only 62 TV channels, compared to more than 900 channels at present. At that time, Cable TV, the main platform...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: There are certain media reports which have claimed that symbolic protests such as "Chita Andolan", "Fansi Pradarshan" and "Jal Satyagraha" are being organized in certain areas of Madhya Pradesh against the Ken-Betwa Link Project, alleging displacement of tribal families without compensation. The allegations that affected families have not been compensated or rehabilitated are incorrect and misleading. Most eligible families have r...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As the nation prepares to celebrate the 80th Independence Day, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), the flagship rural drinking water programme of the Government of India, is set to complete seven years of transformative progress in improving the lives of rural households across the country. Launched by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 15 August 2019, Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide every rural household with safe and adequate ...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has invited 100 beneficiaries of PM Vishwakarma from the Delhi-NCR region as 'Special Guests' to witness the 80th Independence Day Ceremony at the Red Fort, Delhi, on 15th August, 2026. The beneficiaries will attend the national celebration along with their spouse/companion. The Special Guests also include women artisans from various traditional trades, reflecting the scheme's contribution towards women's e...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed by both the Houses of the Parliament on 13th August, 2026. The Bill amends the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act) with the aim to bring long term stability in the major minerals sector. The amendment Bill will not take away any of the rights of the States on land and minerals or any tax on minerals collected by the...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the occasion of Independence Day 2026, the Hon'ble President of India has awarded President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) to the following Officers and staff of RPF/RPSF: President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM): 1. Shri Rajesh Lal, Assistant Security Commissioner, Railway Board Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM): 1. Shri Satya Prakash, Principal Chief Security Comm...
India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw today reviewed the progress of passenger holding area projects at Anand Vihar Terminal and Udhna Railway Station from Rail Bhawan, New Delhi. Union Minister of State for Railways, Shri V. Somanna was also present in the meeting. The review focused on expediting ongoing works, addressing site-related challenges and ensuring timely completion of the facilities. It also covered civil w...