LAYING AND MAINTENANCE OF OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES IN THE COUNTRY

India, July 31 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: As of March 31, 2025, a total of 6,98,010 route KM of Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) has been laid across the country during the last three years. The state-wise details are attached as Annexure-I. Table Omitted (The document can be viewed at https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2150647 ) Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


ROLLOUT OF IT 2.0 APPLICATION -A DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVE

India, July 31 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Department of Posts is proud to announce the rollout of the next- generation APT application, marking a major leap forward in our journey towards digital excellence and nation- building. As part of this transformative initiative, the upgraded system will be implemented at 353 Post Offices and 61 Branch Post Offices in Delhi on 04.08.2025. To enable a seamless and secure transition to this advanced digital platform...


DPIIT AND ROCHE INDIA SIGN MOU TO CATALYZE INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN HEALTHCARE SECTOR

India, July 31 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Roche Products (India) Pvt. Ltd. to bolster DPIIT-recognized startups working in critical therapeutic areas such as oncology, neurology, ophthalmology, haematology, and rare diseases. Under the MoU, Roche India will provide mentorship from global experts, support pilot ...


DPIIT SIGNS MOU WITH HDFC CAPITAL ADVISORS LIMITED TO BOOST INNOVATION IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PROPTECH SECTORS

India, July 31 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HDFC Capital Advisors Limited to foster innovation and support startups in the affordable housing and PropTech sectors. This strategic collaboration reinforces DPIIT's commitment to building an inclusive, innovation-driven startup ecosystem aligned with the goals of Atm...


VICE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

India, July 31 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Election Commission of India, under Article 324 of the Constitution of India, is mandated to conduct the election to the office of the Vice-President of India. As per Article 66(1) of the Constitution, the Vice-President of India is elected by an Electoral College comprising the elected members of the Rajya Sabha, nominated members of the Rajya Sabha and the elected members of the Lok Sabha. In compliance with ...


CABINET APPROVES FOUR MULTITRACKING PROJECTS COVERING 13 DISTRICTS ACROSS THE STATES OF MAHARASHTRA, MADHYA PRADESH, WEST BENGAL, BIHAR, ODISHA, AND JHARKHAND INCREASING THE EXISTING NETWORK OF INDIAN RAILWAYS BY ABOUT 574 KMS

India, July 31 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved 4 (Four) projects of Ministry of Railways with total cost of Rs. 11,169 crore (approx.). These projects include: * Itarsi - Nagpur 4th Line * Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) - Parbhani Doubling * Aluabari Road- New Jalpaiguri 3rd and 4th Line * Dangoaposi- Jaroli 3rd and 4th Line The increased lin...


CABINET APPROVES CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME "GRANT IN AID TO NATIONAL COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (NCDC)" WITH AN OUTLAY OF RS.2000 CRORE

India, July 31 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved the Central Sector Scheme "Grant in aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)" with an outlay of Rs.2000 crore for a period of four years from 2025-26 to 2028- 29 (Rs.500 crore each year from FY 2025-26). On the basis of grant in aid of Rs.2000 crore to NCDC from FY 2025-26 to FY 2028-29, NCDC will be able to raise R...


CABINET APPROVES TOTAL OUTLAY OF RS.6520 CRORE INCLUDING ADDITIONAL OUTLAY OF RS.1920 CRORE FOR ONGOING CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME "PRADHAN MANTRI KISAN SAMPADA YOJANA" (PMKSY) DURING 15TH FINANCE COMMISSION CYCLE (2021-22 TO 2025-26)

India, July 31 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved a total outlay of Rs.6520 crore including additional outlay of Rs.1920 crore for ongoing Central Sector Scheme "Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana" (PMKSY) during 15th Finance Commission Cycle (FCC) (2021-22 to 2025-26). Approval includes (i) Rs.1000 crore to support setting up of 50 Multi Product Food Irradiation Units under the co...


PM MODI PAYS TRIBUTE SHAHEED UDHAM SINGH ON HIS MARTYRDOM DAY

India, July 31 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today paid tribute to the immortal son of Mother India, Shaheed Udham Singh on his martyrdom day. In a post on X, he wrote: (Omitted Hindi content can be viewed at https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2150532 ) Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


MADHYA PRADESH CHIEF MINISTER MEETS PM MODI

India, July 31 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr Mohan Yadav met the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi today. The PMO India handle posted on X: "CM of Madhya Pradesh, @DrMohanYadav51, met Prime Minister @narendramodi. @CMMadhyaPradesh" Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....