NHRC, India's four- week in- person Winter Internship Programme concludes

India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The four-week in-person Winter Internship Programme (WIP) of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India concluded in New Delhi today. 80 students selected from over 1,485 applications from different universities across the country completed it successfully. Addressing the valedictory session, NHRC, India Chairperson, Justice V. Ramasubramanian said that the programme aims to broaden interns' thinking and encourage introspec...


PM to visit Gujarat from 10-12 January

India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat from 10-12 January, 2026. Prime Minister will arrive in Somnath on 10th January in the evening and at around 8 PM, Prime Minister will participate in Omkar Mantra chanting and thereafter he will view Drone show at Somnath temple. On 11th January, at around 9:45 AM, Prime minister will take part in Shaurya Yatra, a ceremonial procession organised to honour the countless warriors w...


PM to visit Rajkot on 11th January

India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister will visit Rajkot on 11th January 2026 and participate in the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for Kutch and Saurashtra Region. At around 1:30 PM, he will inaugurate Trade Show at the Conference. Thereafter, at around 2 PM, Prime Minister will inaugurate the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for Kutch and Saurashtra Region at Marwadi University, Rajkot. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. During t...


TRAI Assesses Quality of Mobile across Sonipat City and Nearby area

India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S.No. KPIs ( (3G/2G mode) Measured AIRTEL BSNL RJIL VIL 1 Call Setup Success Rate % % 100.00 91.27 99.79 100.00 2 Drop Call Rate % % 0.00 0.23 0.63 0.21 3 Call Setup Time Average (Second) sec 1.23 6.59 0.66 0.69 4 Call Silence rate (Mute Call) % 0.53 3.08 1.84 0.00 5 Mean Opinion Score (MOS) 1-5 3.97 3.45 4.37 4.43 S.No. KPIs (Auto-selection mode (5G/4G/3G/2G) Measured in AIRTEL ...


8th Meeting of National Traders' Welfare Board Reviews Initiatives to Strengthen Retail Trade Sector

India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 8th Meeting of the National Traders' Welfare Board (NTWB) was held at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, under the chairmanship of Shri Sunil J. Singhi. Addressing the meeting, Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Shri Sanjiv, highlighted the importance of the retail trade sector in the Indian economy and encouraged Members to enhance awareness about the initiatives and activities of the NTWB...


CHIEF OF THE ARMY STAFF, GENERAL UPENDRA DWIVEDI CONCLUDES VISIT TO UAE AND SRI LANKA, STRENGTHENING DEFENCE COOPERATION

India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, has successfully concluded his official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka from 05 to 08 January 2026, reinforcing India's commitment to deepening defence cooperation, enhancing military-to-military engagement and strengthening strategic partnerships with friendly nations in West Asia and the Indian Ocean Region. Visit to the United Arab Emirates Durin...


Prime Minister reaffirms the timeless significance of Somnath

India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today reaffirmed the timeless significance of Somnath, describing it as the eternal embodiment of India's spiritual strength and devotion. The Prime Minister emphasized that Somnath stands not only as a sacred shrine but also as a beacon of India's civilizational continuity, inspiring generations with its message of faith, resilience, and unity. In a post on X, Shri Modi said: "भग&#23...


Five key sewerage infrastructure projects made operational for Ganga and Yamuna in Namami Gange Mission Phase II

India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 5 MLD STP at Shuklagunj 35 MLD STP at Agra 55 MLD STP at Assi BHU, Varanasi 55 MLD STP at Assi BHU, Varanasi 30 MLD STP at North Barrackpore 5 MLD STP at Shuklagunj 31 MLD STP at Agra 30 MLD STP at North Barrackpore Kankharbag STP Under Namami Gange Mission Phase II, the operationalisation of 5 sewerage infrastructure projects during the 3rd quarter of FY 2025-26 marks another significant step towards strengthening pollutio...


CAQM issues Closure Directions to 16 Industrial Units in NCR over Gross Violations

India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) on Friday issued closure directions to 16 industrial units located across the National Capital Region (NCR) after detailed inspections revealed gross and persistent violations. These inspections were carried out as part of the Commission's continuous and intensified enforcement drive to curb air pollution and ensure strict compliance with statutory directio...


Prasar Bharati Launches 'Creator's Corner' on DD News to Empower Digital Creators Nationwide

India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In line with the Hon'ble Prime Minister's vision to recognise and promote digital content creators, Prasar Bharati today launched "Creator's Corner", a dedicated platform for showcasing content created by digital creators from across the country on DD News. Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister shri Ashwini Vaishnaw said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has witnessed reforms across every sector ov...