Prime Minister highlights transformative impact of Jan Dhan Yojana

India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has highlighted the unprecedented scale and transformative outcomes of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana in last 12 years. Shri Modi said that Jan Dhan Yojana has had an unparalleled impact, playing a significant role in advancing financial inclusion and empowering people across the country. The Prime Minister posted on X: Unprecedented scale and transformative outcomes! Jan Dhan Yojana ...


Prime Minister extends Raksha Bandhan greetings

India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has extended his warm greetings to the people on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. Shri Modi wished that this sacred festival brings happiness, prosperity and success to everyone. He also prayed that the bond of love, affection and mutual trust celebrated through Raksha Bandhan remains forever strong and unbreakable. The Prime Minister posted on X: रक्षाब&#...


Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasizing the protective bond

India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the auspicious power and blessings of Raksha (the protective bond/thread): "एष प्रभावो रक्षायाः कथितस्ते युधिष्ठिर। जयद&#...


Prime Minister extends greetings on World Sanskrit Day

India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has extended his warm greetings on the occasion of World Sanskrit Day, on Shravana Purnima, today. Shri Modi remarked that we celebrate the timeless richness of Sanskrit which has been a continuous vehicle of India's knowledge, thought and creativity. "On this special day, we appreciate all those in India and across the world who study and teach Sanskrit, and who are striving to pass on the ...


Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Hails Sanchar Saathi's Record Recovery of Over 75,000 Lost and Stolen Mobile Handsets in a Single Month Across India

India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Follow DoT Handles for more: - X - https://x.com/DoT_India Insta- https://www.instagram.com/department_of_telecom?igshMXUxbHFjd3llZTU0YQ Fb - https://www.facebook.com/DoTIndia Youtube: https://youtube.com/@departmentoftelecom?siDALnhYkt89U5jAaa The Department of Telecommunications (DoT)'s flagship citizen centric initiative Sanchar Saathi has recently crossed significant milestones in recovering lost/ stolen mobile handsets. ...


Department of Posts, Delhi Circle to Hold Monthly Dak Adalat on September 18th 2026

India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Posts, Delhi Circle will hold a Monthly Dak Adalat for the settlement of grievances related to Postal Services under the National Capital Territory of Delhi/Delhi State. The Dak Adalat will be held on September 18, 2026 (Friday), at 1100 hours at the O/o the Chief Postmaster General, Delhi Circle, 3rd Floor, Meghdoot Bhawan, near Jhandewalan Metro Station, New Delhi-110001. The Dak Adalat will provide an opportu...


DoT and C-DOT Sign Agreement to Establish End-to-End Optical Network Testbed for Indigenous Optical Communication Technologies

India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Follow DoT Handles for more: - X - https://x.com/DoT_India Insta- https://www.instagram.com/department_of_telecom?igshMXUxbHFjd3llZTU0YQ Fb - https://www.facebook.com/DoTIndia Youtube: https://youtube.com/@departmentoftelecom?siDALnhYkt89U5jAaa The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has officially signed a strategic five-year agreement with the Centre for Development of Te...


Highlights of Telecom Subscription Data at the end of July 2026

India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Particulars Wireless* Wireline Total Broadband Subscribers with M2M cellular mobile connections (Million) 1,046.34 48.14 1,094.48 Broadband Subscribers without M2M cellular mobile connections (Million) 957.58 48.14 1,005.72 Urban Telephone Subscribers (Million) 753.86 42.82 796.68 Net Addition in July 2026 (Million) 4.48 0.15 4.62 Monthly Growth Rate 0.60% 0.34% 0.58% Rural Telephone Subscribers (Million) 5...


Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi to grace the 115th Foundation Day of National Test House in Bengaluru tomorrow

India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Test House (NTH), Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, is set to host a grand celebration for its 115th Foundation Day tomorrow, 29 August 2026, at its Jakkuru Campus in Bengaluru. The flagship event will be graced by Shri Pralhad Joshi, Hon'ble Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, New & Renewable Energy, and Education as the Chief Guest. The commemorative programme will also...


Ex-Mill Sugar Prices Decline by Around 20%; Retail Prices Begin Downward Movement

India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has taken a series of proactive measures to ensure adequate availability of sugar and prevent artificial tightening of supplies in the domestic market. Ex-mill sugar prices have declined by around 20% in recent days, while retail sugar prices have also started coming down. Given the normal transmission of changes through the supply chain, retail prices are expected to follow the downward movement in ex-mill prices sh...