VOC Port Authority Becomes India's First Port to Initiate Anti-Drone Security System

India, Feb. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: New Delhi, 06 February 2026: In a landmark step towards strengthening maritime and coastal security, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority has become the first port in India to initiate the implementation of an advanced Anti-Drone System, marking a significant milestone in the protection of critical port infrastructure. The project involves the deployment of a comprehensive integrated Radio Frequency(RF) and radar-based drone detection...


Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 aims to prevent sexual harassment at workplace and ensure safe, secure and inclusive environment for women

India, Feb. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (SH Act) aims to prevent sexual harassment at the workplace and ensure a safe, secure and inclusive environment for women across all sectors. It covers all women, regardless of age or employment status and extends to organized and unorganized sectors in both public and private workplaces and also includes domestic workers. As per the Act, ...


Indian Railways' Safety Measures Yield Results: 58% Drop in Signalling Failures Contribute to Sharp Decline in Accidents

India, Feb. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Year Consequential Accidents 2014-15 135 2025-26 (Till date) 12 (90% lesser) Year Accident Index 2014-15 0.11 2024-25 0.03 (73% lesser) Modernization of Signalling System Infrastructure Indian Railway is continuously modernizing current infrastructure of its signalling system as under : 1. To improve reliability, Electrical/Electronic Interlocking Systems with centralized operation points and signals in place of old me...


India has signed MoU / agreements with 23 countries for cooperation on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)

India, Feb. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Government of India has signed Memorandum of understanding (MoU)/ agreements with 23 countries for sharing or cooperation on India Stack / Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), primarily for replication and adoption of India's digital governance platforms. These MoUs focus on cooperation in areas such as digital identity, digital payments, data exchange and service delivery platforms, aligned with India's broader DPI diplomacy under ...


STIPEND SCHEME TO JUNIOR LAWYERS

India, Feb. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As Informed by the Bar Council of India, states such as Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand have introduced stipend and/or financial assistance measures for junior advocates through State Government schemes, State Bar Council welfare mechanisms and/or structured programmes of Bar Associations. In so far as Maharashtra is concerned, any State-wide stipend scheme would typically require an implementation framework at the ...


Centre Releases Over Rs.1,133 Crores as XV FC Grants to Strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions in Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Telangana

India, Feb. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Government has released over Rs.1,133 crores as Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) grants during FY 2025-26 to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) / Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Telangana. In Madhya Pradesh, an amount of Rs.65,255 lakhs (Rs.652.55 crores) has been released as the second instalment of Untied Grants for FY 2024-25. The funds will benefit all 52 eligible District Pancha...


Prasar Bharati Adopts Digital-First Content Strategy; WAVES OTT and Pay-Per-View Framework Lead Transition, Especially Among Youth

India, Feb. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The content is being sourced for Akashvani, DD Channels and WAVES OTT Platform under the Content Sourcing Policy 2024 of Prasar Bharati. Pay-Per-View Framework launched in 2025, covers content acquisition for digital and OTT platforms, including WAVES, reflecting a strategic shift from traditional TV and radio broadcasting to digital content distribution. This framework has enabled Prasar Bharati to source content tailored for digit...


Ministry of Railways Following up the Land Acquisition Process with Govt. of Kerala for Angamali - Sabarimala New Line Project

India, Feb. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Period Outlay 2009-14 Rs. 372 crore/year 2025-26 Rs.3,042 crore (more than 8 times) Railway Connectivity to Tirur Tirur is presently being served by 90 train services including 20631/20632 Mangaluru Central-Thiruvananthapuram Central Vande Bharat Express, inter alia providing connectivity to cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, etc. To facilitate the passengers of Tirur, stoppage of 22475/22476 Hisar-Coimbatore Expres...


MoS FOR WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT SMT. SAVITRI THAKUR MEETS PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF INDIA TO U.N. SHRI PARVATHANENI HARISH

India, Feb. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Savitri Thakur met with Shri Parvathaneni Harish, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations. Taking to the social media platform 'X', Smt. Savitri Thakur said, "Had a productive meeting and interaction with Shri Parvathaneni Harish ji, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations. We discussed India's priorities at the UN and exchanged views on ad...


Projects in Telangana under Central Sector Scheme "PRASHAD"

India, Feb. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. Project Name Sanction Year Sanction Amount Amount Released Status 1. Development of Jogulamba Devi Temple, Alampur 2020-21 38.90 33.07 Physically Completed 2. Development of Pilgrimage and Heritage Tourism Infrastructure at Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Mulugu 2022-23 62.00 32.73 Ongoing 3. Development of Pilgrimage Infrastructure at Bhadrachalam, BhadradriKothagudem District 2022-23 41.38 8.43 Ongoing ...