Ministry of Women and Child Development organises National Conference on Safety of Women at Workplace (SHe-Box)

India, Feb. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Women and Child Development organised a National Conference on Safety of Women at Workplace (SHe-Box) today ( 14 February 2026 ) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The conference was held in the august presence of the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi; Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Savitri Thakur; & Members of Parliament, including Shri Sudhanshu Trivedi, Smt. Re...


C-DOT Signs an Agreement with Synergy Quantum to Develop Automated Tool for Quantum-Vulnerable Crypto Algorithm Discovery

India, Feb. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards strengthening India's cybersecurity posture against emerging quantum computing threats, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier telecommunications R&D institution under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has signed an agreement with Synergy Quantum India Private Limited, a deep-tech sovereign quantum security company providing comprehensive post-quant...


"This is not an exhibition, it is a celebration of dignity, self-reliance and empowerment" Dr. Virendra Kumar inaugurates 29th Divya Kala Mela in Chandigarh

India, Feb. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "This is not merely an exhibition; it is a celebration of dignity, self-reliance and empowerment." With these powerful words, Dr. Virendra Kumar, Hon'ble Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, inaugurated the 29th edition of Divya Kala Mela at the Exhibition Ground, Chandigarh, today. He described the Mela as a transformative movement that has emerged as a new ray of hope in the lives of Divyangjan across the country, re...


Railways Drives Reform Express with "Better On-Board Services" & "Rail-Based Logistics Through Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals and Cargo-Related Facilities''

India, Feb. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw today announced that in line with Indian Railways' resolve to undertake "52 reforms in 52 weeks" during 2026, two new reforms are approved by the Indian Railways and their implementation will commence immediately. He said that reforms are not one-time events but a continuous process. Shri Vaishnaw stated that the...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah remembers the bravery of the soldiers martyred in the Pulwama terrorist attack and pays tribute to them

India, Feb. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah remembered the bravery of the soldiers martyred in the Pulwama terrorist attack and paid tribute to them. In a post on X platform, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said that I remember the bravery of the soldiers martyred in the Pulwama terrorist attack and pay tribute to them. He said that terrorism is humanity's greatest enemy and India ...


NCLT President Chief Justice (R) Ramalingam Sudhakar demits office

India, Feb. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Hon'ble President of the National Company Law Tribunal, Chief Justice (Retd.) Ramalingam Sudhakar, demitted office today, 13 February 2026, after completing a distinguished tenure at the helm of the Tribunal. He had joined the Tribunal in November 2021. During his tenure of over four years, the President significantly strengthened the institution and contributed meaningfully to the dispensation of justice in corporate and inso...


Startup India Recognises 2.07 Lakh Ventures, Creates 21.9 Lakh Jobs; Govt Expands Funding Push Through Flagship Schemes

India, Feb. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Startup India is an initiative by the Government of India. As on 31st December 2025, a total of 2,07,135 entities have been recognised as startups by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) across all States/Union Territories (UTs), and such startups have generated over 21.9 lakh direct jobs. The year-wise details of recognized startups and jobs generated by such startups are placed as Annexure-I. Data ...


Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Units in Daman

India, Feb. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As per the information provided by Department of Health & Family Welfare, total 40 Pharmaceutical manufacturing units are currently operational in Daman. As per the information provided by Ministry of Enviroment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC), all the operational units are having valid authorization for the handling of Hazardous and Bio-medical waste. There is no Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) in Daman and all the pharm...


Private TV Channels Required to Comply with Programme Code Restricting Content Against Religions, Communities and Individuals Under Cable Television Networks Act

India, Feb. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S.No. Description 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Total Advisories to specific channels 5 7 14 3 6 35 Warnings 25 6 17 1 1 50 Orders for Apology Scrolls 11 39 3 - 1 54 Off-air Orders - - 3 - - 3 Cancellation of permission 1 - - - - 1 Order for disclaimer 1 - - - - 1 TOTAL 43 52 37 4 8 144 The Private Satellite Cable Television Channels are required to adhere to the Advertising Code ...


Measures taken to raise public awareness for UPFs

India, Feb. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is mandated to lay down science-based standards for articles of food and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import to ensure availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption. The implementation and enforcement of the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006 is a shared responsibility between the Central and State Governments. FSSAI has u...