Cabinet approves construction of Twin Tube TBM road Underwater tunnel 2 Lane each under River Brahmaputra along with provision of Railway infrastructure in one of the tubes, in Assam with total length of 33.7 Km

India, Feb. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Feature Details Project Name Construction of Twin Tube TBM road Underwater tunnel 2 Lane each under River Brahmaputra along with provision of Railway infrastructure in one of the tubes, in the state of Assam on EPC Mode with total length of project as 33.7 Km. Corridor Gohpur on NH-15 - Numaligarh on NH-715 Length (km) 33.7 Km. Total Civil Cost (Rs Cr.) 11,982.36 Cr. Land Acquisition Cost (Rs Cr.) 716.65 Total Capital C...


Ministry of Panchayati Raj to Showcase AI-Powered Grassroots Governance Solutions at India AI Impact Expo 2026, New Delhi

India, Feb. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj will be participating in the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam (Hall 5, Booth 5F5 and 5F9), New Delhi during 16th to 20th February 2026, to showcase Artificial Intelligence(AI) enabled solutions developed to strengthen grassroots governance, improve administrative efficiency and enhance accountability in public service delivery. The AI solutions being demonstrated include SabhaSaar - an AI...


LOK SABHA SPEAKER EXTENDS GREETINGS TO THE NATION ON THE EVE OF MAHASHIVRATRI

India, Feb. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla has extended his greetings to the people on the eve of Mahashivratri. In his message, Shri Birla said: "On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, a sacred festival of our civilization and culture, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all. This festival symbolizes faith, devotion, spiritual practice, and self-reflection. Mahashivratri reminds us of Lord Shiva's infinite compassion, ...


CHIEF OF THE ARMY STAFF, GENERAL UPENDRA DWIVEDI IS SET TO PROCEED ON VISIT TO AUSTRALIA

India, Feb. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi is set to embark on an official visit to Australia from 16 to 19 February 2026. The visit is aimed at further strengthening India - Australia defence cooperation and reinforcing the growing convergence between the two nations. As part of his visit, the COAS will hold wide-ranging interactions with senior leadership of the Australian Defence Forces, focussed on enhancing a...


ICDS 2026 Inaugural Session Marks Release of Key Guidelines and Digital Platforms Strengthening India's Dam Safety Framework

India, Feb. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The International Conference on Dam Safety (ICDS) 2026 is a premier global forum dedicated to advancing knowledge, policy, and practice in the field of dam safety and water infrastructure management. The conference brings together regulators, dam owners, engineers, researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals from India and across the world to exchange insights on emerging challenges, regulatory frameworks, technological i...


Government Launches "PM RAHAT" - Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims

India, Feb. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In its very first decision after shifting to Seva Teerth, the Prime Minister approved the launch of the PM RAHAT (Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment) Scheme, reflecting a governance approach rooted in Seva - service, compassion and protection for vulnerable citizens. The decision underscores the Government's commitment to ensuring that no life is lost due to lack of immediate medical assistance after a road ...


Cabinet approves Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 to Mobilize Venture Capital for India's Startup Ecosystem

India, Feb. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major boost to India's growing startup ecosystem, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (Startup India FoF 2.0) with a total corpus of Rs. 10,000 crore for the purpose of mobilizing venture capital for the startup ecosystem of the country. The Scheme is designed to accelerate the next phase of India's startup journey by mobili...


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shares glimpses of ET Now Global Business Summit 2026

India, Feb. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared glimpses of the ET Now Global Business Summit 2026, in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister extended greetings to all present at the Global Business Summit and remarked on the theme, - 'A Decade of Disruption, A Century of Change'. He highlighted that the past decade of the 21st century has witnessed unprecedented disruptions, including the global pandemic, tension and war...


Vice-President pays homage to victims of Coimbatore Blasts of 1998

India, Feb. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today paid homage to the victims of the Coimbatore serial bomb blasts that occurred on 14 February 1998. In a social media post, he described the tragic Coimbatore serial bomb blasts of 14 February 1998 as "a dark and painful chapter in our nation's history." Reflecting on that day, the Vice-President said that when Shri L. K. Advani was visiting the city, a series of horrifi...


Union MoS Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse Chairs District-Level Review Meeting in Hojai under MDoNER Initiative

India, Feb. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State, Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse, chaired a district-level review meeting in Hojai under the initiative of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) to assess the progress of Central Sector Schemes and Centrally Sponsored Schemes across key sectors including health, education, agriculture, infrastructure, financial inclusion, skill development, and basic service delivery. During the meeting, th...