India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In July 2026, Index of Industrial Production recorded a 6.7% year-on-year growth, supported by 7.3% growth in Manufacturing sector and strong growth of 8.7% in Electricity & Gas Supply sector. STATEMENT I: INDEX OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION - SECTORAL (Base: 2022-23100) Months Mining & Quarrying Manufacturing Electricity & Gas Supply Water Supply, Sewerage & Waste Management General 11.053 76.062 10.865 2.020 100.00 2025-...
India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi has hailed the completion of 12 years of the Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana, describing its journey as one from financial inclusion to economic empowerment. In a post on 'X' the Union Minister said that under the visionary leadership of the Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, the Jan-Dhan Yojana has connected crores of citizens - especially women and rural f...
India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's nuclear programme is guided by a strategy of technological self-reliance, developed to overcome historical fuel embargoes while harnessing the country's vast thorium reserves. At its core is the indigenously designed three-stage nuclear power programme, which enables a gradual transition from uranium- to thorium-based fuel cycles. By advancing indigenous innovation, expanding clean and reliable electricity generation, and e...
India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's nuclear energy programme is built on the principle of safety first. Guided by stringent regulatory oversight, multiple layers of protection and comprehensive emergency preparedness, it safeguards people and the environment while providing reliable low-carbon electricity. Beyond power generation, atomic energy supports healthcare, agriculture, food preservation, industry, scientific research and clean hydrogen production. Th...
India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India is holding a two-day 'Open Hearing and Camp Sitting' at Gandhinagar, Gujarat to hear cases of alleged human rights violations of the State on 2nd and 3rd September 2026. The NHRC, India Chairperson, Justice V. Ramasubramanian and Members, Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi and Smt. Vijaya Bharathi Sayani will hear the cases in the presence of complainants and concerned officers of...
India, Aug. 28 -- 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 students of Classes VI to VIII at a government school in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh have not been served mid-day meals for the last two years. Reportedly, the students wrote to the District Magistrate about their grievances, following which the inquiry revealed false records being maintained to show that meals were regularly ...
India, Aug. 28 -- 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 at least 60 newborns died during the first three weeks of August 2026 at Malda Medical College and Hospital in West Bengal. Reportedly, ten newborns died at the hospital on a single day. The Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise serious issues of violation of human rights. Therefore, it has...
India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has announced the second call for applications under the Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma & MedTech (PRIP) Scheme. The Scheme with a financial outlay of Rs. 5,000 crore aims to strengthen India's Pharma and MedTech research and development ecosystem by supporting startups, MSMEs, and large companies to leapfrog up the innovation value chain. App...
India, Aug. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today released the book 'Sankalp Se Siddhi Ka Modi Yug', authored by Rajya Sabha MP Shri Ghanshyam Tiwari, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. Describing the title 'Sankalp Se Siddhi Ka Modi Yug' as carrying a powerful and inspiring message, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan said that resolve is not merely a wish but a firm determination backed by dedication, hard work and discipline. He s...
India, Aug. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today, shared glimpses from Khelo India Dialogue. The Prime Minister warmly congratulated the organizers, Union Cabinet members, Chief Ministers, and lakhs of My Bharat volunteers for orchestrating such a magnificent event. Noting the upcoming National Sports Day on August 29, he extended his advance wishes to the youth and the entire sporting community across the nation. "This day is also to...