Government Notifies India's First Chip Fabrication Plant at SEZ Dholera

India, April 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. Name of the entity Date of notification Land Area Proposed Proposed Type of Operation 1. M/s Micron Semiconductor Technology India Pvt. Ltd 23rd June, 2025 37.64 13,000 20,786 Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging Unit 2. M/s. Hubballi Durable Goods Cluster Private Limited 23rd June, 2025 11.549 100 4,360 Electronics Components Manufacturing and services 3. M/s CG Semi Pvt. Ltd. 23rd September, 20...


Ministry of Coal to Launch 15th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions and Organise Stakeholder Consultation on 17.04.26 in Mumbai

India, April 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Coal is set to organize a Stakeholder Consultation on "Atmanirbhar Bharat: Coal for Energy Security", along with the launch of the 15th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions, on 17 April 2026. The event will be held in Mumbai and will be graced by Shri Vikram Dev Dutt Secretary, Ministry of Coal, as the Chief Guest.  The initiative reflects the Ministry's sustained commitment to supporting India's growing ene...


Ground incident involving SpiceJet and Akasa aircraft at IGI Airport; DGCA initiates inquiry

India, April 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A ground incident occurred today at IGI Airport, New Delhi, involving a SpiceJet B737-700 aircraft (SG-124, Leh-Delhi) and an Akasa Air B737 MAX 8 aircraft (QP-1406, Delhi-Hyderabad) near bay No. 106 at Terminal 1. During taxiing, the right winglet of the SpiceJet aircraft came into contact with the left horizontal stabilizer of the Akasa aircraft. Both aircraft sustained damage and have been grounded for inspection and rectificat...


General Election to Legislative Assemblies and bye-elections 2026

India, April 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


India positioning itself as a global player in clean energy; there is an integrated push on hydrogen, nuclear and innovation: Dr. Jitendra Singh

India, April 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said here today that India is steadily positioning itself as a global player in the Clean Energy landscape through a calibrated mix of policy support, technological innovation, and industry participation. The Minister said the country is simultaneou...


Union Minister for Ayush Shri Prataprao Jadhav inaugurates Ayush Chintan Shivir 2026

India, April 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush, and Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, inaugurated "Chintan Shivir 2026" today in New Delhi. The 2-day strategic brainstorming event will witness various sessions dedicated to diverse Ayush domains and is scheduled to conclude on April 17, 2026, to discuss key policies, strengthen institutions, and plan the future of the Ayush sector. Sp...


Text of the Obituary Reference made in the House today by Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Hon'ble Chairman, Rajya Sabha, on passing away of Shrimati Mohsina Kidwai and Shrimati Asha Bhosle

India, April 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: CHAIRMAN: Hon'ble Members, I refer with profound sorrow to the passing away of Shrimati Mohsina Kidwai ji, a former Member of this House, on the 8thof April, 2026, at the age of 94 years. She served as a Member of the Rajya Sabha representing the State of Chhattisgarh for two terms, from 2004 to 2010 and from 2010 to 2016. Born on the 1st January, 1932in Banda District of Uttar Pradesh, Shrimati Mohsina Kidwai ji entere...


Text of the Reference made in the House today by Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Hon'ble Chairman, Rajya Sabha, on a significant milestone in India's journey of scientific progress and technological self-reliance

India, April 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: CHAIRMAN: Hon'ble Members, I would like to inform this August House of a significant milestone in India's journey of scientific progress and technological self-reliance. On 6 April 2026, at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu, India achieved an important scientific breakthrough. Our 500-Megawatt Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor, PFBR, has successfully attained first criticality. This marks the moment when a controlled and sustained n...


Prime Minister expresses grief over mishap in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh

India, April 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the mishap in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. The Prime Minister extended his condolences to those who have lost their loved ones and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. The Prime Minister announced that an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injure...


Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlights commitment to women empowerment

India, April 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi said that with the special session of Parliament commencing today, the country is set to take a historic step towards women empowerment. He noted that respect for mothers and sisters is respect for the nation, and with this spirit, the country is moving forward with firm resolve in this direction. The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Shubhashitam- "व्युच्...