INDIAN NAVAL LCUs 51, 54, AND 57 VISITS COLOMBO, SRI LANKA

India, Nov. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Three Indian Naval Ships - Landing Craft Utility (LCU 51, LCU 54 and LCU 57) visited Colombo, Sri Lanka, from22 to 25 Nov 2025as part of a port call. Upon arrival, the ships were accorded a ceremonial welcome by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN). During theOperational Turnaround(OTR), the Commanding Officers of the three LCUs called on the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, and the Commander Western Naval Area (CWNA), Sri Lanka Navy....


Traditions Passed Down for Generations

India, Nov. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Celebrating India's Living Cultural Legacy With over 705 unique tribal groups making up 8.6% of its population, India is home to a vibrant heritage of unique traditional arts and handicrafts preserved by these communities. At the 44th India International Trade Fair in New Delhi, India's rich tribal artforms are being honoured to commemorate 'Ek Bharat: Shrestha Bharat' ('One India: Great India'). At the Fair, tribal groups from ...


Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan releases first advanced estimates of Kharif crop production for 2025-26

India, Nov. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has released the first advanced estimates of production of main Kharif crops, according to which a record growth in production of major Kharif crops is expected, with total food grain production estimated to increase by 3.87 million tonnes to 173.33 million tonnes. A good production of Kharif rice and maize is anticipated. Shri Shiv...


A decade of data from NASA unveils dramatic secrets of stellar infancy

India, Nov. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A sweeping new study has pulled back the curtain on the chaotic early lives of young stars, revealing that stellar infancy is far more turbulent and variable than previously thought. Over ten years of data from NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) and its extended mission NEOWISE, astronomers have now captured one of the largest and most detailed mid-infrared variability catalogs of young stellar objects (YSOs) to dat...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah extends congratulations to every citizen as India wins the prestigious bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad

India, Nov. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has extended congratulations to every citizen as India wins the prestigious bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. In a post on 'X', Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said that "Congratulations to every citizen as India wins the prestigious bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. This is a testament to PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji's vision for...


India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) 2025 to be held on 27-28 November in New Delhi

India, Nov. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The fifth edition of the India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) will be held on 27-28 November in New Delhi. The venue for the first day of the forum will be the India Habitat Centre while the proceedings of the second day will be held at the India International Centre. Participants from government departments, tech companies, civil society groups, universities and policy circles are expected to join the multistakeholder event. The...


UIDAI deactivates over 2 Crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals

India, Nov. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated more than 2 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals as part of a nationwide clean-up effort to maintain the continued accuracy of the Aadhaar database. UIDAI has sourced deceased persons data from Registrar General of India (RGI), States/UTs, Public Distribution System, National Social Assistance Program among others. It is also looking to collaborate with ...


Indian Railways Observes Constitution Day with a Special Ceremony at Rail Bhawan

India, Nov. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the occasion of Constitution Day, a special ceremony was organized today at the Railway Board Headquarters, Rail Bhawan. During the event, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Railway Board, Shri Satish Kumar, along with senior officials and employees, recited the Preamble to the Constitution. The participants also pledged to uphold the Constitution's fundamental ideals and to preserve the unity and integrity of the natio...


Nationwide Constitution Day Celebrations Marked by a Grand National Ceremony in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan

India, Nov. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 'Samvidhan Diwas' (Constitution Day) is being commemorated across the country on 26 November 2025 with a solemn national ceremony held in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, reaffirming India's collective commitment to the ideals and values of the Constitution. The President of India presided over the ceremony, which was attended by the Vice-President, Prime Minister, Speaker, Lok Sabha, Union Ministers, Members of Parliament, an...


National Adoption Awareness Conclave 2025 to be held in Visakhapatnam tomorrow

India, Nov. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), under the aegis of Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), Government of India, in collaboration with the Department of Women Development and Child Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh, will host the National Adoption Awareness Conclave 2025 tomorrow (27 November 2025) in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, as part of the nationwide observance of National Adoption Awareness Month. Thi...