India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today addressed the 34th Convocation Ceremony of Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, as the Chief Guest. Extending New Year greetings, the Vice-President congratulated the graduating students and said that convocation marks the beginning of a new phase of life with greater responsibilities and opportunities. He expressed confidence that the graduates would c...
India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, in association with its institutions-the National Institute of Siddha (NIS) and the Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS) along with the Directorate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy, Government of Tamil Nadu, will celebrate the 9th Siddha Day on 3 January 2026 at Kalaivanar Arangam, Chennai. The celebrations, themed "Siddha for Global Health," commemorate the birth anniversary of...
India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the birth anniversary of Mannathu Padmanabhan today, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi remembered with deep reverence a towering personality whose life was dedicated to serving society. The Prime Minister described Mannathu Padmanabhan as a visionary who believed that true progress is rooted in dignity, equality, and social reform. He highlighted Padmanabhan's pioneering efforts in areas such as health, education, and women empo...
India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Name of Service Provider Call Setup Success Rate Drop Call Rate City Highway Railway Overall City Highway Railway Overall Airtel 99.65 100.00 81.48 96.63 0.00 0.00 1.82 0.27 BSNL 72.14 79.04 14.72 57.80 8.54 9.09 11.32 6.79 RJIL 99.66 100.00 95.87 99.21 0.34 0.00 4.31 0.79 VIL 89.31 82.18 59.43 82.99 7.75 9.09 23.08 8.73 The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released its Inde...
India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Year Daily avg. PM10 (µgm/m3) Daily avg. PM2.5 (µgm/m3) 2018 242 114 2019 218 109 2020* 181 95 2021 211 105 2022 211 98 2023 206 100 2024 212 105 2025 198 97 The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), since its inception in 2021, through a series of Directions/ Advisories and Orders, has initiated various policy measures and field actions towards abatement of air...
India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics titled "The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One" at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, New Delhi, on 3rd January 2026 at 11 AM. The Prime Minister today called upon all those passionate about culture and Buddhism to visit the Exposition and experience the sacred heritage of Piprahwa. PM remarked that the Expositi...
India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced a significant milestone in the Bullet Train Project with the breakthrough of the second tunnel in Palghar, Maharashtra. This is the first mountain tunnel of the project in the state. The breakthrough has been achieved in an approximately 1.5 km long mountain tunnel (MT-5), among the longest in Palgh...
India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Q1. Who is required to get registered under the HSNS Cess Rules? Ans. Every taxable person as per section 3 of the Health Security se National Security Cess Act, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Act') must register. An application for registration shall be made in FORM HSNS REG-01 through the ACES portal. Where machines are installed in more than one factory, separate registration shall be required for each factory. Q2. I am ...
India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Awards for e-Governance aim to recognise and promote excellence in the implementation of e-Governance initiatives. In 2026, the National Awards for e-Governance scheme includes seven categories: The nominations were invited in the following categories:- Category (I) - Government Process Re-engineering by Use of Technology for Digital Transformation. In this category, 4 awards would be conferred. Category (II) - Innov...
India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Achieving a significant milestone, NHAI sponsored Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) - Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) has received a AAA (Stable) rating for long-term bank facilities by CARE Ratings Limited. This top-tier rating underscores the high degree of safety and reliability offered by RIIT's debt instruments, making it among the most secure investment options available to investors. This milestone reinforces RII...