India, May 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today shared an article by Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan highlighting the transformative impact of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana in empowering women and ensuring clean cooking energy. The Prime Minister noted that the article outlines a major shift, where women are no longer seen merely as beneficiaries of policy, but as its starting point. The Prime Minister posted on X: "Union Minis...
India, May 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Ji and Dr. Joram Aniya Ji on being appointed as Full-time Members of NITI Aayog. The Prime Minister noted that their rich experience and deep understanding of various issues will greatly strengthen policymaking. Shri Modi expressed confidence that their contributions will help drive innovation and growth across sectors. He also wished them a very productive a...
India, May 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India is emerging as a leading hub for Medical Value Travel (MVT) by integrating advanced medical infrastructure with traditional wellness systems such as AYUSH. Strong policy support, digital facilitation, and initiatives like AYUSH Visa and Regional Medical Hubs are strengthening the ecosystem. Rising global healthcare costs and demand for holistic care are driving international patients to India for affordable, high-quality treatm...
India, May 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major step towards transforming the Electronic Toll Collection system in the country, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has successfully launched the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) based tolling system at the Chorayasi Toll Plaza on the Surat-Bharuch section of NH-48 in Gujarat. Around 41,500 vehicles crossed the MLFF toll location on the first day after the implementation of the system. The MLFF framework introduces ba...
India, May 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways has sanctioned key infrastructure and capacity augmentation projects worth Rs.895.30 crore to strengthen railway bridge infrastructure and enhance metro rail power systems. Kolkata Metro Power System Augmentation In a major step towards enhancing metro rail capacity, works worth Rs.671.72 crore have been sanctioned for strengthening the North-South Corridor of Kolkata Metro Railway. This includes: The Kolkata Metro...
India, May 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: An Outreach Workshop on the Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme was organised by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, in collaboration with the Department of Panchayati Raj, Government of Telangana, at the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR), Hyderabad on May 2, 2026. The workshop brought together senior officials, financial institutions, and more than 400 participants from Telangana, incl...
India, May 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has appointed noted lyricist, writer and communications expert Shri Prasoon Joshi as the Chairman of Prasar Bharati, India's public service broadcaster. Shri Joshi is a distinguished creative professional with wide-ranging contributions across literature, advertising, cinema, and public communication. Known for his impactful writing and deep cultural sensibility, he has played a significant...
India, May 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A colloquium of Chairpersons of Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRATs) and Presiding Officers of Debts Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) was convened by DFS at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi today. The Secretary, DFS addressed participants, including senior officials of DFS, representatives from public and private sector banks, and the Indian Banks' Association. A key focus of the deliberations was on reducing pendency and accelerating disposa...
India, May 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today reassured the common public that there is no cause for panic regarding the heat conditions predicted or expected during the month of May, and any unwarranted reaction can be avoided by understanding the forecast correctly and by following simple ...
India, May 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, is on a four-day official visit to Myanmar from 02 - 05 May 2026. During the visit, the CNS will engage in bilateral discussions with General Ye Win Oo, Commander-in-Chief, Myanmar Armed Forces, General U Htun Aung, the Defence Minister of Myanmar, and Admiral Htein Win, Commander-in-Chief, Myanmar Navy along with other senior officials of Myanmar Armed Forces. These interactions ...