India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Yes. Government of Indiais aware of import dependence of the automotive sector, particularly electric & hybrid vehicles, on rare-earth permanent magnets. This dependence has lead to supply-chain vulnerability for OEMs utilizing rare earthmagnets. Government is exploring alternative supply of rareearth magnets. Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobiles and Auto Components (PLI-Auto Scheme) is strengthening domestic c...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has concluded the Biometrics SDK Benchmarking Challenge 2025 for Fingerprint modality with a recognition ceremony for the winners at its Head Office in New Delhi. Launched as part of UIDAI's ongoing efforts to foster innovation and advance biometric research, the challenge aimed to identify high-performing 1:1 fingerprint matching solution from leading global technology provider...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prasar Bharati has not partnered or entered into any agreement with AI generated music band named "Trilok" for broadcasting content on Akashvani, Doordarshan or its OTT platform WAVES. A few AI-created devotional songs were telecast on the Prasar Bharati network, including the WAVES OTT platform, during Durga Navratri Festival this year. This was done on a pilot basis without any monetary or recurring commitment. The Minister of ...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved for the Policy for Auction of Coal Linkage for Seamless, Efficient & Transparent Utilisation (CoalSETU) by creation of new window named "CoalSETU window" in the NRS Linkage Policy to utilise coal for any industrial use and export. The new policy adds to the series of coal sector reforms being undertaken by the Governm...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today condoled the passing of Shri Shivraj Patil, describing him as an experienced leader who devoted his life to public service. In his message, the Prime Minister said he was saddened by the demise of Shri Patil, who served the nation in various capacities-including as MLA, MP, Union Minister, Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, and Speaker of the Lok Sabha-during his long and disti...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has undertaken several measures to make available affordable, quality and speedy legal services to the common man, including Persons with Disabilities. The legal Services Authorities (LSA) Act, 1987 provides for free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society including Persons with Disabilities. NALSA is also implementing a specific Scheme for Persons with Disabilities named NALSA (Legal Serv...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Period Outlay 2009-14 Rs.108 crore/year 2025-26 Rs. 2716 Cr. (More than 25 times) Bhanupalli-Bilaspur-Beri (63km) New Rail Line project has been sanctioned on cost sharing basis having 25% share of State Government of Himachal Pradesh and 75 % share of Central Government. Further, full cost of land beyond Rs. 70 crore is to be borne by Government of Himachal Pradesh. Detailed Estimate of the project was sanctioned at a cost...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Amazon will facilitate onboarding of eligible Vishwakarma artisans onto its online marketplace MoMSME will assist in obtaining necessary approvals, registrations and clearances from relevant departments as per existing rules. The partnership will also strengthen visibility for handmade products through Amazon's Karigar initiative, which showcases India's rich handicraft heritage and supports digitization of artisans. The Ministr...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, attended a public function at Senapati, Manipur, today (December 12, 2025). She also laid foundation stones and inaugurated various developmental projects on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, the President said that dignity, security and growth opportunities for tribal communities of Manipur and their greater participation in the country's progress is a national priority. The Gover...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for copra for 2026 season. In order to provide remunerative prices to the cultivators, Government had announced in the Union Budget of 2018-19, that MSP of all the mandated crops will be fixed at levels of at least 1.5 times of all India weighted average cost of production. The MSP f...