DAP 2026 proposes transformative leap in India's defence procurement framework

India, Feb. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2026, the draft of which was released recently by the Ministry of Defence to replace the existing 2020 version, has been designed to bolster self-reliance, accelerate acquisition timelines, and empower the Indian defence industrial ecosystem. It aims to achieve a greater indigenous defence manufacturing base, reduce import dependency and position India as a global leader in defence technology...


DEVELOPING A DOMESTIC ECOSYSTEM FOR BATTERY RAW MATERIALS

India, Feb. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Heavy Industries is administering the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, namely "National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage," approved in May 2021 with a total outlay of Rs.18,100 crore to establish 50 GWh of domestic Advanced Chemistry Cell manufacturing capacity. The Scheme aims to reduce India's dependence on imported ACCs by strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities and i...


INTEGRATION OF VB-G RAM-G WITH PM GATI SHAKTI NATIONAL MASTER PLAN

India, Feb. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, is to align the rural development framework with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 by providing an enhanced statutory wage employment guarantee of one hundred and twenty-five days in each financial year to such rural households whose adult members volunteer to undertake unskilled manual work, thereby enabling them to participate more effectively in the expanded livelihood security framework. As per S...


Aadhaar-Based Authentication, Multi-Layer Cybersecurity, and Anti-Fraud Measures Lead to Deactivation of 3.03 Crore Suspicious User IDs in 2025, Ensuring Seamless Booking for Genuine Users

India, Feb. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: December 2025 Out of 14.28 billion requests, 07.25 billion were bots. November 2025 Out of 20.07 billion requests, 14.03 billion were bots. October 2025 Out of 24.04 billion requests, 17.00 billion were bots. September 2025 Out of 19.04 billion requests, 12.05 billion were bots. August 2025 Out of 11.04 billion requests, 05.07 billion were bots. July 2025 Out of 09.06 billion requests, 05.03 billion were bots. The reser...


Centre for Development of Telematics signs MoU with Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar to boost Collaborative research and innovation in strategic areas of National importance

India, Feb. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier R&D centre of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), Gandhinagar, an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, sign a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for jointly collaborating on products in telecom and Cyber security domain...


Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Andhra Pradesh

India, Feb. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. District Number of JAKs opened Alluri Sitharama Raju 2 Anakapalli 7 Ananthapuramu 12 Annamayya 7 Bapatla 8 Chittoor 12 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema 8 East Godavari 14 Eluru 11 Guntur 22 Kakinada 5 Krishna 9 Kurnool 20 Nandyal 7 Ntr 16 Palnadu 11 Parvathipuram Manyam 3 Prakasam 16 Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore 6 Sri Sathya Sai 10 Srikakulam 9 Tirupati 15 Visakhapatnam 10 Vizianaga...


Scheme/Policy for Welfare and Protection of Onion Farmers

India, Feb. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: State Farmer Applications Enrolled Central Share in Premium Subsidy Claims Paid (Rs. In Crore) Andhra Pradesh 1,79,154 6.57 85.57 Chhattisgarh 2,592 0.32 0.31 Karnataka 94,143 41.32 91.12 Maharashtra 22,21,403 256.86 453.61 Odisha 14,903 0.45 0.17 Rajasthan 57,756 11.15 21.95 Tamil Nadu 1,51,531 22.88 48.80 Total 27,21,482 339.53 701.54 (In No.) Agriculture is a State subject. Government of Ind...


Cabinet approves upgradation of Dhamasiya-Bitada/ Movi and Nasarpore-Malotha Sections of National Highway-56 to Four-Lane Standard in Gujarat at a Total Capital Cost of Rs.4583.64 Crore

India, Feb. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, yesterday has approved a project for construction of 4-lane sections of Dhamasiya-Bitada/ Movi (47.46 km) and Nasarpore-Malotha (60.21 km) in Gujarat on HAM Mode with a Total Project length of 107.67 km and Total Capital Cost of Rs.4583.64 crore. The project is a part of NH-56 which starts at Nimbahera in state of Rajasthan and traverses t...


ICDS 2026 Plenary Session Highlights Global Perspectives on Dam Safety and Water Governance

India, Feb. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The International Conference on Dam Safety (ICDS) 2026 commenced on a successful and high note with the inauguration by Shri Siddaramaiah, Chief Minister of Karnataka. The function was presided over by Shri D.K. Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka. Shri C. R. Patil, Union Minister of Jal Shakti addressed the gathering in a video message. The session was marked by the presence of Chief Guest, Shri Raj Bhushan Choudary, Un...


Tamsa River Rejuvenation Becomes Model for Tributary Conservation under Namami Gange

India, Feb. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Flowing through the heart of eastern Uttar Pradesh, the Tamsa River - an ancient and significant tributary of the Ganga River - has witnessed a remarkable transformation in Azamgarh district. Once facing challenges of siltation, waste accumulation and encroachments, the river today stands revitalised through coordinated administrative efforts and strong community participation under the Namami Gange Programme. The Tamsa flows thro...