India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Free speech is protected under Article 19(1) of the Constitution. The Government of India is also cognisant of the increasing instances of fake, false and misleading information across digital media platforms. It has notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, under the Information Technology Act, 2000, (dated 25th February, 2021). Part-III of these Rules inter alia pro...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today condoled the loss of lives due to a bus mishap in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. He announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 to the injured. The PMO India handle in post on X said: "Pained by the loss of lives due to a bus mishap in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with the...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A study titled "India's Employment Prospects: Pathways to Jobs", was released by the Vice Chairman of National Council of Applied Economic Research, Manish Sabharwal on 11th December, 2025. Authored by Professor Farzana Afridi and her team of researchers at NCAER, the report underlines the role of skilling and small enterprises as key drivers of job creation in the country. Further it highlights the need to overcome bottlenecks in ...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Yes. Government of Indiais aware of import dependence of the automotive sector, particularly electric & hybrid vehicles, on rare-earth permanent magnets. This dependence has lead to supply-chain vulnerability for OEMs utilizing rare earthmagnets. Government is exploring alternative supply of rareearth magnets. Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobiles and Auto Components (PLI-Auto Scheme) is strengthening domestic c...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has concluded the Biometrics SDK Benchmarking Challenge 2025 for Fingerprint modality with a recognition ceremony for the winners at its Head Office in New Delhi. Launched as part of UIDAI's ongoing efforts to foster innovation and advance biometric research, the challenge aimed to identify high-performing 1:1 fingerprint matching solution from leading global technology provider...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prasar Bharati has not partnered or entered into any agreement with AI generated music band named "Trilok" for broadcasting content on Akashvani, Doordarshan or its OTT platform WAVES. A few AI-created devotional songs were telecast on the Prasar Bharati network, including the WAVES OTT platform, during Durga Navratri Festival this year. This was done on a pilot basis without any monetary or recurring commitment. The Minister of ...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved for the Policy for Auction of Coal Linkage for Seamless, Efficient & Transparent Utilisation (CoalSETU) by creation of new window named "CoalSETU window" in the NRS Linkage Policy to utilise coal for any industrial use and export. The new policy adds to the series of coal sector reforms being undertaken by the Governm...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today condoled the passing of Shri Shivraj Patil, describing him as an experienced leader who devoted his life to public service. In his message, the Prime Minister said he was saddened by the demise of Shri Patil, who served the nation in various capacities-including as MLA, MP, Union Minister, Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, and Speaker of the Lok Sabha-during his long and disti...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has undertaken several measures to make available affordable, quality and speedy legal services to the common man, including Persons with Disabilities. The legal Services Authorities (LSA) Act, 1987 provides for free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society including Persons with Disabilities. NALSA is also implementing a specific Scheme for Persons with Disabilities named NALSA (Legal Serv...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Period Outlay 2009-14 Rs.108 crore/year 2025-26 Rs. 2716 Cr. (More than 25 times) Bhanupalli-Bilaspur-Beri (63km) New Rail Line project has been sanctioned on cost sharing basis having 25% share of State Government of Himachal Pradesh and 75 % share of Central Government. Further, full cost of land beyond Rs. 70 crore is to be borne by Government of Himachal Pradesh. Detailed Estimate of the project was sanctioned at a cost...