NCVET Grants Recognition to LabourNet Livelihood Foundation as Awarding Body (Standard)

India, March 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NCVET and LabourNet Livelihood Foundation (LLF) have signed agreement on 02.03.2026 for NCVET Recognition as Awarding Body (AB - Standard) to LLF. Through this recognition, LLF will be eligible to award and certify the learners where training is directly being imparted by the Awarding Body in campuses or training centers owned or fully managed by it for its approved or adopted qualifications. Labournet Livelihood Foundation, a Sec...


Ministry of Steel Holds High-Level Interactive Session with Global Diplomats Ahead of 'Bharat Steel 2026'

India, March 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Steel, Government of India, convened a high-level interactive session with senior diplomats from across the globe to advance strategic collaboration in the steel sector and outline the roadmap for its flagship international event, 'Bharat Steel 2026.' Addressing the diplomatic community, Secretary, Ministry of Steel, underscored the steel industry's pivotal role in powering India's industrial and economic transform...


Shri Dharmendra Pradhan addresses Diplomats from over 50 countries at Study in India Edu-Diplomatic Conclave 2026, in New Delhi

India, March 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan addresses the Study in India Edu-Diplomatic Conclave 2026 organized by the Ministry of Education at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, today, bringing together Ambassadors, High Commissioners, representatives of diplomatic missions from over 50 countries and officials of the Ministry, to deliberate on strengthening international cooperation in higher education. Addressing the gatherin...


MeitY Launches 30 kW Wide Band Gap (WBG)-Based Integrated Drive System to Boost Electric Vehicle Adoption

India, March 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: An indigenously developed 30 kW Wide Band Gap (WBG)-based Integrated Drive System (IDS) for electric vehicle applications was launched in Chennai today. The technology has been developed by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Thiruvananthapuram in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Madras and Lucas TVS under the National Mission on Power Electronics Technology (NaMPET). It was launched by Shri S. Kr...


Raksha Rajya Mantri flags-in INSV Kaundinya following successful completion of its maiden overseas voyage to Oman

India, March 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth, on March 02, 2026, flagged-in to Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya, a traditionally constructed stitched sailing vessel of the Indian Navy, which has returned home after the successful completion of her historic maiden overseas voyage to Muscat, Oman. Addressing the gathering, Raksha Rajya Mantri highlighted the national significance of the project, stating th...


NITI Aayog and JICA Sign Record of Discussions for Phase II of Japan - India Cooperative Actions towards SDGs in Aspirational Districts and Blocks

India, March 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards strengthening India-Japan development cooperation, NITI Aayog and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) today signed the Record of Discussions (RoD) for the "Project for Promotion of the Program for Japan - India Cooperative Actions Towards Sustainable Development Goals - Phase II" in presence of Shri Rohit Kumar, Additional Secretary and Mission Director, Aspirational Districts and Blocks ...


Operational Update - Middle East Airspace Situation

India, March 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Civil Aviation is closely monitoring the evolving airspace situation in parts of the Middle East and its impact on international flight operations. Indian carriers have undertaken calibrated adjustments to their schedules, with long-haul and ultra long-haul operations being progressively resumed through alternative routings that avoid restricted airspace. Aircraft and crew repositioning measures are underway to res...


TRAI Assesses Quality of Mobile across Bikaner City, Nokha & Shri Dungargarh towns , Deshnok to Norangdesar Highway (Part of Amritsar to Jamnagar Bharatmala National Highway(NH 754A)) & Pugal to Ranjeetpura National Highway (NH-911) in Bikaner District

India, March 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S.No. KPIs (Auto-selection mode (5G/4G/3G/2G) Measured in AIRTEL BSNL RJIL VIL 1 Call Setup Success Rate % % 100.00 95.61 99.78 99.55 2 Drop Call Rate % % 0.00 0.92 0.00 0.45 3 Call Setup Time Average (Second) sec 1.82 1.71 0.57 1.10 4 Call Silence rate (Mute Call) % 0.46 3.54 0.23 6.73 5 Mean Opinion Score (MOS) 1-5 4.05 3.38 4.55 4.53 S.No. KPIs Measured in AIRTEL BSNL RJIL VIL ...


Monthly Production and Dispatch from Captive and Commercial Mines in February 2026

India, March 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: During February 2026, Captive and Commercial coal mines recorded coal production of 20.49 million tonnes (MT), while dispatches reached 17.72 MT. Coal Production marked a significant 18.51% year-on-year growth, reflecting sustained operational momentum and progressive scaling up of mining activities across the sector. For the financial year 2025-26 up to February, cumulative coal production from these mines registered a growth of ...


The Prime Minister speaks with the Prime Minister of Israel

India, March 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, to discuss the current regional situation. ​During the call, the Prime Minister conveyed India's concerns regarding recent developments and emphasised the safety of civilians as a priority. ​The Prime Minister Modi further reiterated India's position on the need for an early cessation of hostilities. ...