India, Feb. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The SHANTI Act has received the assent of the President of India on 20 December 2025, which has been Gazette Notified. No, the timelines for framing of Rules, Regulations, polices and implementation of provisions of the Act has not been notified by the Government so far. The SHANTI Act 2025 has the provision for drafting of Rules, Regulation and Policies for the effective implementation of the provisions of the Act. The SHANTI Act...
India, Feb. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Financial Year Funds allocated Amount disbursed 2022-23 214.32 213.76 2023-24 218.65 218.36 2024-25 207.24 201.67 (Rs. In Cr.) (Rs. In Cr.) The Ministry of Culture is implementing Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY), an umbrella Scheme consisting a number of Central Sector Schemes under which financial assistance is provided to eligible cultural organizations/ individuals working in the field of performing arts includi...
India, Feb. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, and the Department of Science, Technology and Environment, Government of Puducherry, today formally entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance marine research, infrastructure development, and blue economy initiatives within the Union Territory of Puducherry. The agreement was signed in New Delhi by Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, MoES, and Dr. Sharat Chau...
India, Feb. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur for the acquisition of eight Dornier 228 Aircraft along with Operational Role Equipment for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) at a cost of Rs 2,312 crore under Buy (Indian) category. The contract was signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi on February 12, 2026. The programme is...
India, Feb. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has undertaken the following steps to enhance the safety of medium and heavy-duty vehicles: To enhance evaluation of brake performance, a revised braking standard (IS 11852: 2019) has been mandated [vide GSR 834(E) dated 11th Nov 2025] for trucks w.e.f. 01st Oct 2027. Earlier, the said standard was applicable to buses built by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) only. Braking systems have been advanced with man...
India, Feb. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan addresses the Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026 at Bharat Mandapam today. The event was also graced by Shri Sukanta Majumdar, Minister of State for Education. During the event, Shri Pradhan launched the Bodhan AI Centre of Excellence. The Conclave marks a significant step in advancing the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across India's education ecosystem. Senior officia...
India, Feb. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has achieved significant indigenous breakthroughs across the green hydrogen value chain through mission-mode and industry-collaborative programmes. This includes the development and demonstration of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell stacks that have powered India's first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell bus and inland waterway vessel. Further, development of Anion Exchange Me...
India, Feb. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Follow DoT Handles for more: - X - https://x.com/DoT_India Insta- https://www.instagram.com/department_of_telecom?igshMXUxbHFjd3llZTU0YQ Fb - https://www.facebook.com/DoTIndia Youtube: https://youtube.com/@departmentoftelecom?siDALnhYkt89U5jAaa Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, today informed the Parliament that BharatNet, one of the world's largest government-...
India, Feb. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Productivity Council (NPC) celebrated its 68th Foundation Day on 12th February 2026 at a national-level programme held at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The event marked the commencement of National Productivity Week (12-18 February 2026), which is being observed across the country through NPC's 12 Regional Directorates, 24 Local Productivity Councils, State Governments, partner Central Ministries, MSMEs, and industr...
India, Feb. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. Project Name Port Status 1 Road cum flyover crossing BOT rail tracks to access to MCHP areas Paradip Completed 2 Road connectivity between Duburi and Panikoili Paradip Completed 3 3rd railway line from Jakhapura to Haridaspur Paradip Completed 4 New rail line bridge between Jajpur and Sukindarailway stations Paradip Completed 5 Doubling of rail line from Rajatgarh to Barang Paradip Completed 6 New r...