India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U) has achieved another significant milestone with the sanction of over 1.25 crore houses under PMAY-U and PMAY-U 2.0, of which more than 1 crore houses have been completed and delivered to beneficiaries across the country. Building on this milestone, the Government continues to accelerate the implementation of PMAY-U 2.0 to expand access to affordable housing for eligible urban families. In...
India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India will be an essential player in the next industrial revolution which will be biotechnology and AI driven, unlike the last industrial revolution which was IT driven and India was late in becoming a part of that, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, said today. Speaking at a media ...
India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has informed the Rajya Sabha that, as per the NITI Aayog Guidelines, 2017 for the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Castes (DAPSC), earlier known as the Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan (SCSP), 38 Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are earmarking funds across various schemes for the welfare and development of Scheduled Castes. Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Ramdas Athawale shared...
India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Higher education can create opportunities for young people to build meaningful careers and work towards a stable and independent future. However, financial constraints can make it difficult for students from economically weaker families to meet the costs associated with higher education. Demonstrating the importance of educational financial assistance, Ganesh Kumar, a 21-year-old B.Tech. II Year student from the OBC-NCL category, h...
India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under India's BRICS Chairship 2026, the Meeting of Heads of BRICS Competition Authorities was organised by the Competition Commission of India (CCI), on 8th August, 2026 in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The meeting brought together the Heads and senior representatives of competition authorities from BRICS member countries to strengthen cooperation in promoting fair competition and addressing emerging challenges in competition law and policy....
India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today inaugurated the 'Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan' by hoisting the National Flag at Flag Point, Sri Vijaya Puram, on the occasion of August Kranti Diwas, commemorating the Quit India Movement of 1942. Addressing the gathering at the State Function and Tiranga Concert on Vande Mataram at the DBRAIT Auditorium, the Vice-President said there could be no more appropriate place to launch the campaig...
India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today hosted India's outstanding medal winners from the Commonwealth Games 2026 at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. Shri Modi interacted with the athletes and heard about their experiences from the Games. The Prime Minister said that the athletes' achievements are a source of immense pride for the entire country and will inspire many youngsters to take up sports. Shri Modi posted on X: Delighted to host...
India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has called upon citizens to participate enthusiastically in the Har Ghar Tiranga movement and renew their collective resolve to contribute towards building a Viksit Bharat. Shri Modi said that the Tricolour is a symbol of India's pride and a constant source of inspiration for every citizen to strive to give their best for the nation. Shri Modi expressed happiness that this year's Har Ghar Tiranga c...
India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has remembered all those who participated in the historic Quit India Movement and paid tribute to their courage and determination in India's freedom struggle. Shri Modi said that inspired by the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, the clarion call of the Quit India Movement infused new energy into the freedom struggle and reflected the unwavering resolve of the people of India to break free from colonial ...
India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A runway excursion incident involving a Cessna C172 type aircraft, registration VT-SEX, operated by Academy of Carver Aviation, a DGCA approved Flying Training Organization occurred at Baramati Airfield, Maharashtra, on 09 August 2026 at approximately 12:25 PM. The aircraft was being operated for a Circuit and Landing Emergencies (CL Emergencies) training exercise. The aircraft was under the command of Capt. Chirag Shashikant Doifo...