Vice-President Felicitates Organisers and Donors of Historic Jain Diksha Ceremony at Lok Bhavan, Mumbai

India, March 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today felicitated the organisers, donors and families associated with the historic Jain Diksha Ceremony held recently in Mumbai, and said that the spirit of renunciation and service reflected in the Diksha ceremony is an inspiration for the entire society. Addressing the gathering at Lok Bhavan, the Vice-President said that Jainism has always stood for service to society and ...


From Waiting for Days to Reaching in Minutes: How the Digdol-Panthyal Twin Tube Tunnels in J&K Are Set to Change Lives

India, March 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For decades, the stretch between Ramban, Digdol and Panthyal on National Highway 44 was known by a name that locals rarely spoke about without concern - Khooni Nallah. Falling rocks, landslides, heavy rains and a high number of fatal accidents frequently brought traffic to a halt. Travellers often found themselves stranded for hours, sometimes even days, waiting for the road to clear. Today, that story is changing with the constru...


Government modifies Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme to Support MSME Manufacturers and Exporters in line with Budget 2025-26

India, March 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs (MCGS- MSME) was launched in January 2025. The scheme provides 60% guarantee coverage by National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) to Member Lending Institutions (MLIs) for credit facility upto Rs. 100 crore sanctioned to eligible Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under MCGS-MSME for purchase of equipment/ machinery. Based on the feedback received from the MSMEs a...


Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlights the divine and benevolent grace of Goddess Chandraghanta

India, March 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit subhashitam today, highlighting the divine and benevolent grace of Goddess Chandraghanta. The Prime Minister extended his heartfelt salutations at the feet of Maa Chandraghanta, praying that the Mother Goddess, who is a symbol of strength and serenity, continues to shower her infinite blessings on all devotees. Shri Modi remarked that  he seeks the grace of the Goddess to e...


Vice President extends Navroz greetings

India, March 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, has extended his warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Navroz. In his message, the Vice President said: "Warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of Navroz. May this New Year bring abundant happiness, prosperity, and good health to all." Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Modern-day warfare transcends borders, robust military supported by prepared citizens must to secure national interests: Raksha Mantri

India, March 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "Present-day warfare transcends borders, with national security encompassing economic, digital, energy, and even food security," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh as he underscored the need of a robust military supported by prepared citizens capable of standing shoulder-to-shoulder to protect the nation under any circumstances. Virtually addressing the Raising Day celebrations and the Diamond Jubilee of Sainik School, Ghorakha...


National Zoological Park Marks International Day of Forests with Educational Outreach and Plantation Drive

India, March 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Zoological Park on Saturday celebrated the International Day of Forests with enthusiastic public participation, drawing around 18,000 visitors and engaging nearly 1,500 people in conservation-themed activities. The day began with a guided educational tour of the zoo, wherein students from Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, University of Delhi, were provided with informative insights into various animal enclo...


PDUNASS Conducts DoPT-Sponsored Training Programme on Experiential Learning Tools

India, March 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS), the apex training institute of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), organised a five-day Training Programme on Experiential Learning Tools (ELT) from March 16 to March 20, 2026, at its campus in New Delhi. The programme was conducted under the Trainers Development Programme (TDP) of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), reflecti...


Prime Minister extends greetings to everyone on Navroz

India, March 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended his warm greetings to the nation on the special occasion of Navroz. The Prime Minister wrote on X: "Greetings on the special occasion of Navroz. Praying for a year filled with prosperity and joy. May everyone be healthy and may all aspirations be realised. Navroz Mubarak!" Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


India Emerging as a Robust Pharma Economy, Set to Drive Future Growth and Strengthen GDP Contribution: Dr. Jitendra Singh

India, March 21 -- 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 said that India is steadily evolving into a robust pharma economy, which will not only accelerate future growth but also emerge as a significant contributor to the country's overall GDP. The minister emphasised that the growing strength of India's p...