India, March 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, through the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), today convened the Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala in Delhi as part of its intensified and forward-looking strategy to strengthen the district-level response to HIV/AIDS, with a focused engagement for the States of Haryana and Delhi. The workshop was chaired by Dr. Rakesh Gupta, Additional Secretary & Director General,...
India, March 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sector Coal Crude Oil Natural Gas Refinery Products Fertilizers Steel Cement Electricity Overall Index Weight 10.33 8.98 6.88 28.04 2.63 17.92 5.37 19.85 100.00 2012-13 103.2 99.4 85.6 107.2 96.7 107.9 107.5 104.0 103.8 2013-14 104.2 99.2 74.5 108.6 98.1 115.8 111.5 110.3 106.5 2014-15 112.6 98.4 70.5 108.8 99.4 121.7 118.1 126.6 111.7 2015-16 118.0 97.0 67.2 114.1 106.4 120....
India, March 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman launched 'PRARAMBH 2026' - Income Tax Department's nationwide awareness campaign on Income Tax Act, 2025, in New Delhi, today. This multimedia initiative, spanning print, radio, television, outdoor, digital and social media, has been designed to build awareness about the key features of the new Act, which is set to come into effect from 01.04.2026. The campa...
India, March 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, chaired the 6thmeeting with Group of Ministers constituted for addressing the issues related to viability of electricity distribution utilities at Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 in New Delhi today. Shri A. K. Sharma, Energy Minister, Uttar Pradesh, Shri Pradyuman Singh Tomar, Energy Minister, Madhya Pradesh, Shri Hiralal Nagar, Minster of State...
India, March 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major reform aimed at improving the quality of dental education and aligning it with global standards, the Government of India has constituted the National Dental Commission (NDC) along with three autonomous boards, replacing the Dental Council of India (DCI). The Notifications in this regard were issued on 19 March 2026, and the NDC framework comes into effect from the same date. This historic reform marks a decisive shift ...
India, March 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards positioning India as a global powerhouse in deep-tech innovation, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, is organising the Bharat Innovates Deep-Tech Pre-Summit', facilitated by IIT Bombay. The Pre-Summit will be held on 21-22 March 2026 at IIT Bombay Research Park. Union Minister of Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan will be addressing the summit during a special session. This two-day nation...
India, March 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. Financial Year Number of Medicines Total 1. 2020-21 1450 1654 2. 2021-22 1616 1866 3. 2022-23 1759 2039 4. 2023-24 2047 2347 5. 2024-25 2110 2425 Under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana scheme, a total of 18,646 JAKs are opened till 28.02.2026 across the country, of which 727 Kendras opened in the state of Maharashtra and 634 Kendras in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The product basket u...
India, March 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a resident of Sonipat in Haryana, bitten by a stray dog, allegedly died due to medical negligence. Reportedly, the victim's family have alleged that non availability of anti-rabies vaccine and serum at the civil hospital forced them to rush him to a hospital in the bordering Narela in Delhi and thereafter from one hospital to an...
India, March 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways India's official statistical platforms are increasingly moving toward AI-enabled data access systems that improve how users interact with public datasets. Recent initiatives by the NITI Aayog and Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) reflect a broader shift to AI-based interfaces that support direct querying , natural language search , and context-based information accessibility . e-Sankhyiki ...
India, March 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister for Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, undertook an official visit to Agra, Uttar Pradesh, to review the progress and potential of key sectors including carpets, handicrafts, footwear, and technical textiles. The visit focused on promoting sustainability, innovation, and enhancing India's global competitiveness in these sectors. During the visit, the Minister toured a carpet manufacturing facility and reviewed susta...