FIRST TRAINING SQUADRON OF INDIAN NAVY STRENGTHENS MARITIME BONDS AT INDONESIA

India, Jan. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Boosting maritime engagement with Indonesia, a member nation of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), and advancing the vision of MAHASAGAR, the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) departed Belawan on 23 Jan 2026. During the three-day port call, the crew and trainees of INS Tir, Shardul, Sujata and ICGS Sarathi of 1TS engaged with the Indonesian Navy across multiple fronts. The engagements included professional interacti...


Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan joins "Didis" at "Samriddh Didi se Samriddh Rashtra | Republic Day Felicitation Ceremony, 2026"

India, Jan. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan welcomed Lakhpati Didis, PMAY-G beneficiaries and Self-Help Group Didis of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) from across the country and praised their remarkable contribution at the programme organised on "Samriddh Didi se Samriddh Rashtra | Republic Day Felicitation Ceremony, 2026" at the Bharat R...


From Kartavya Path to Kaushal Path: MSDE Tableau on Republic Day Celebrates Yuva Shakti Powering Viksit Bharat

India, Jan. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: This year, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) will showcase its grand tableau "Powered by Skills: Building a Self-Reliant, Future-Ready India at the Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path, presenting a powerful narrative of India's transformation into a self-reliant, future-ready nation-powered by skills, driven by Yuva Shakti, and enabled by innovation. Leading the tableau were the All-India toppers of In...


President's Medal for Distinguished and Meritorious Service Awarded to RPF/RPSF Personnel

India, Jan. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the occasion of Republic Day, 2026, the Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu has awarded the President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) to officers and personnel of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) in recognition of their dedicated service, professionalism and exemplary contribution to railway security. PSM is awarded for...


Union Minister for MSME Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi and Minister of State for MSME Sushri Shobha Karandlaje interacted with MSME beneficiaries invited as 'Special Guests' to witness Republic Day Parade 2026 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi

India, Jan. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Hon'ble Minister for MSME, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi and Hon'ble Minister of State for MSME, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, interacted today with the MSME beneficiaries who have been invited as 'Special Guests' to witness the Republic Day Parade 2026 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi. A total of 100 beneficiaries of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme,199 artisans trained under the Khadi Vikas Yojana, 50 beneficiaries of the SRI Fund and 50 best-perfo...


LIST OF IAF HONORARY RANKS AWARDED ON THE OCCASION OF REPUBLIC DAY 2026

India, Jan. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: List of Honorary Commission (Honorary Flying Officer and Honorary Flight Lieutenant) awarded on the occasion of Republic Day 2026 is enclosed. List of Hony Flight Lieutant Rank (Total 81) List of Hony Flying Officer (Total 328) List of Hony Flying Officer on retirement (Total 07) Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


From Waste to Wealth: CSIR-CRRI and JSW Steel, Salem Partner to Build Steel Slag Roads in Tamil Nadu

India, Jan. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The collaboration aims to convert steel slag, traditionally considered industrial waste, into a valuable construction material for road infrastructure, thereby exemplifying the national vision of "From Waste to Wealth." The initiative aligns with Government of India policies on resource efficiency, reduction of carbon footprint, and large-scale adoption of green technologies in public infrastructure. The collaboration aims to prom...


Fit India Sundays on Cycle Scales New Heights as 58th Edition Unites Nation Through Fitness, Democracy and Sustainability

India, Jan. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Karaikal/Amritsar/Delhi/Roorkee, January 25, 2026: The 58th edition of the Sundays on Cycle was flagged off in Karaikal in Puducherry by Honourable Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, who met and felicitated first-time voters and cycled with them to celebrate the 58th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle which was dedicated to National Voter's Day. Speaking at the event Dr. Mandaviya said, "Our Honour...


Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh interacts with young school children from Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) across the country at NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission Republic Day programme

India, Jan. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, said that India's future growth will be shaped by its youth and their capacity to innovate, describing young innovators as the architects of Viksit Bharat @2047. The Minister was interacting with school...


982 Personnel of Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence and Correctional Services awarded Gallantry/Service Medals on the occasion of the Republic Day- 2026

India, Jan. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Name of the Medals Number of Medals Awarded Medal for Gallantry (GM) 125* Name of Medal Police Service Fire Service Civil Defence & Home Guard Service Correctional Service Total President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) 89 05 03 04 101 Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) 664 34 33 25 756 Sl No. Subject Number of Awardees Annexure 1 Medals for Gallantry (GM) 125 List-I 2 President's Medals for ...