Prime Minister pays homage to Thiru K. Kamaraj Ji on his birth anniversary

India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today, paid homage to Thiru K. Kamaraj Ji on his birth anniversary, remembering him as a stalwart of India's freedom movement and an exceptional public figure who dedicated his life to nation-building. Shri Modi said that Thiru K. Kamaraj Ji's unwavering commitment to education, inclusive development and the welfare of the underprivileged continues to inspire generations. Shri Modi posted on X; ...


Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasising on knowledge, skills and health

India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today shared Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasising that the nation's youth are emerging as a powerful force in shaping India's future by embracing knowledge, developing new skills and prioritising good health. These qualities not only empower individuals but also contribute significantly to nation-building. The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit verse- "धन्यान&#...


LOK SABHA SPEAKER DEFINES LEGISLATURES AS 'SCHOOLS OF DEMOCRACY' WHERE LAWMAKERS LEARN VALUES OF DIALOGUE, CONSENSUS, AND SERVICE

India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Jaipur, 15 July 2026: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today stated that legislatures are not merely law-making institutions, but "schools of democracy" where lawmakers learn the values of dialogue, discipline, consensus, and service. Highlighting the role and duties of lawmakers, he observed that they should clearly realize their obligations toward the people, as democracy is sustained not merely by constitutional provisions, but b...


Cabinet approves Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS)

India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with a budgetary outlay of Rs 62,500 crore (Rupees Sixty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Crore Only). Salient Features: Expected Outcomes: During the scheme tenure, the cumulative mobile phone production in the country is expected to reach approximately Rs 39,00,000 crore with significant increase in exports of ...


Cabinet approves Semicon 2.0 - Government delivers on its commitment for a long-term policy support to Semiconductors in India

India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Semicon 2.0 for the development of India's semiconductor design and manufacturing ecosystem, with a total budget outlay of Rs.1,27,500 crore. Recognising the requirement for a sustained and long-term support to Semiconductor sector in India and also to build on the momentum generated under Semicon1.0, Semicon 2.0 aims to further the Government's co...


Rajya Sabha Chairman Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan administers oath/affirmation today to newly elected Members

India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Hon'ble Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan administered oath/affirmation today in the Parliament House to two newly elected Members namely Shri Mansoor Ali Khan and Shri Rajneesh Kumar Agrawal. Shri Mansoor Ali Khan took oath/ affirmation in English and Shri Rajneesh Kumar Agrawal in Hindi. The two Members are from the state of Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh respectively. Shri Harivansh, De...


Cabinet approves two multitracking projects covering Four Districts across Odisha and Jharkhand, increasing the existing network of Indian Railways by about 145 Kms

India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved 02 (Two) projects of Ministry of Railways with total cost of Rs.3,907 crore (approx.). These projects include: The increased line capacity will significantly enhance mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways. These multi-tracking proposals are poised to streamline ...


Cabinet approves National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat (NIPU-2026)

India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers on National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat (NIPU-2026). Benefits: The policy will encourage new investments in the Urea sector for setting up the gas based Urea manufacturing units in the country. This will help in the achieving the goal of self-suffi...


Cabinet approves development of 6 lane Greenfield Elevated Corridor & Ramps/Loops & Foot Over Bridge between National Highway-19 and Varanasi Ring Road in Uttar Pradesh on Hybrid Annuity Model at total Capital Cost of Rs.14447.64 Crore under NH(O)

India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved the development of a Link/Connector Corridor between National Highway-19 (NH-19) and the Varanasi Ring Road with riverbank connectivity along the River Ganga for the decongestion of Varanasi City in Uttar Pradesh. The 46.039 km project, comprising a six-lane elevated main carriageway, an iconic cable-stayed bridge, an ext...


Cabinet approves development of 6/4 lane Elevated Corridor along Varuna River Bank & its Ramps/Loops in Uttar Pradesh on Hybrid Annuity Model at total Capital Cost of Rs.10,998.32 Crore

India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved the development of a 43.218 km Link/Connector Corridor connecting NH-31 and the Varanasi Ring Road along the River Varuna for decongestion of Varanasi city in Uttar Pradesh. The project comprises a 6/4-lane predominantly elevated corridor, including main carriageway, flyovers, loops, ramps and service roads, and will be i...