TRAI Assesses Network Quality of Mobile Service Operators across Saharanpur & Muzaffarnagar City and nearby area of UP(West) LSA

India, March 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has conducted Independent Drive Tests (IDT) covering Saharanpur & Muzaffarnagar Cities and nearby areas of UP (West) LSA during the month of January 2026. The IDT have been designed to capture real-world mobile network performance across diverse usage environments-urban zones, hotspots, public transport hubs, etc. TRAI, through its appointed agency, conducted detailed drive tests of...


NITI Aayog Conducts National Workshop on Natural Farming under State Support Mission

India, March 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NITI Aayog organized a two-day national workshop on Natural Farming under its State Support Mission (SSM), bringing together farmers, policymakers, scientists, start-ups and civil society organizations from across the country. A key highlight of the workshop was the launch of Training Manuals on Natural Farming, developed in Hindi and English, aimed at empowering farmers, extension officers, and field-level functionaries with regi...


Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Inaugurates New Office of Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports at GPOA, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi

India, March 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, today inaugurated the new office of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports at the General Pool Office Accommodation (GPOA), Netaji Nagar, New Delhi, marking the Ministry's shift to its new premises. On the occasion, Dr. Mandaviya extended his best wishes to the officers and staff of the Ministry and expressed confidence that the well-planned and functional workspace ...


Advancing Self-Reliance and Export Resilience: India's Growing Global Footprint

India, March 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Highlights of Union Budget 2026-27 Electronics Success Story Key initiatives to strengthen electronics manufacturing Automotive Industry on a Growth Drive Key initiatives to strengthen automobile industry Leveraging "Pharmacy of the World" Key initiatives to strengthen pharmaceuticals industry Defence and Strategic Manufacturing: Atmanirbharta in Action Merchandise Exports Highest growth Other Cereals*(+88....


Vice-President Releases 13 Publications Celebrating Tamil Heritage, Culture and architecture in New Delhi

India, March 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today released 16 significant books brought out by the Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, at Uparashtrapati Bhavan on eminent Tamil scholars, heritage, architecture, literature, culture, and civilizational thought. The publications cover a wide spectrum of themes, including Rameswaram, a sacred centre symbolising spiritual unity from North to Sout...


NCVET & Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University Sign Agreement for Recognition as Awarding Body (AB-Dual)

India, March 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NCVET and Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University have signed an agreement on 02-03-2026 for NCVET Recognition as Awarding Body (AB-Dual) to Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University. Through this recognition, the University will be eligible to award, assess and certify learners where training is directly being imparted by the Awarding Body in campuses or training centres owned or fully managed by it for its approved or ado...


TRAI Assesses Network Quality Across Samastipur district in the State of Bihar under Bihar Licensed Service Area (LSA)

India, March 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Summary-Voice services Summary-Data services Call Setup Success Rate: Airtel, BSNL, RJIL and VIL have call setup success rate of 100.00%, 36.89%, 99.76% and 98.82% respectively in Auto-selection mode (5G/4G/3G/2G). Data Download performance (Overall): Average download speed of Airtel (5G/4G/2G) is 101.10 Mbps, BSNL (4G/3G/2G) is 12.13 Mbps, RJIL (5G/4G) is 158.64 Mbps and VIL (4G/2G) is 27.24 Mbps. Call Setup Time: Airtel, BSNL...


Union Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse announces unique nationwide ASMITA League to mark International Women's Day, Khelo India & MY Bharat's joint endeavour

India, March 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a unique initiative to celebrate women in sport, a massive nationwide athletics league at 250 locations will be held under the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' ASMITA (Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action) programme to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8. This was announced by Minister of State, Shrimati Raksha Nikhil Khadse here on Monday. "There can't be a better opportunity to in...


QUICK ESTIMATE OF INDEX OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION AND USE-BASED INDEX FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2026

India, March 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: STATEMENT I: INDEX OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION - SECTORAL (Base: 2011-12100) Month Mining Manufacturing Electricity General (14.372472) (77.63321) (7.994318) (100) 2024-25 2025-26 2024-25 2025-26 2024-25 2025-26 2024-25 2025-26 Apr 130.9 130.7 144.6 149.1 212.0 215.7 148.0 151.8 May 136.5 136.4 150.4 155.2 229.3 218.5 154.7 157.6 Jun 134.9 123.2 146.6 152.0 222.8 220.1 151.0 153.3 Jul 116...


Strong Public Participation and Awareness Drive Mark Second Day of Janaushadhi Saptah Across Several Locations

India, March 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Health Check-up Camp at Udupi, Karnataka The week-long Janaushadhi Saptah 2026 celebrations successfully entered second day today, further intensifying the outreach for affordable and quality generic medicines. Building on the enthusiastic response from the inaugural day, over 60 health check-up camps were organised across the country, serving as a prelude to the 8th Janaushadhi Diwas on 7th March, 2026. Beneficiaries at many pla...