India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh today directed that "Kaladi", the GI-tagged traditional dairy product of Udhampur district, Jammu & Kashmir, be upscaled for wider food applications and recipes, while strictly preserving its original flavour, texture, and nutritional identity. The Minister said that the focus should be on value addition and enhancement of ...
India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Power announced the release of a new "Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026". The Draft NEP 2026 aims to transform the power sector for meeting the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. The policy, once finalised, intends to replace the existing NEP which was notified in 2005.. The first National Electricity Policy, notified in February 2005, addressed fundamental challenges of the power sector, including demand-su...
India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi today extended warm greetings to the sisters and brothers of Manipur on the occasion of the Statehood Day. The Prime Minister said that the people of Manipur are enriching India's progress through their dedication and hard work. He noted that the State's passion for sports, rich cultural heritage and close bond with nature are truly noteworthy. The Prime Minister expressed confidence that Manipur...
India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: H.E. Mr Jose Manuel Albares, Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain, called on the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (January 21, 2026). Welcoming Mr Albares at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President said that relations between India and Spain go back centuries, enriched by trade, culture and shared values of democracy and pluralism. She noted that this year is 70th annive...
India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India has an aspiration of becoming Viksit Bharat by 2047 and achieving USD 30 trillion economy. This economic expansion will be driven by a significant increase in industrial activity and accompanied by extensive infrastructure development. Increasing the share of manufacturing sector from 17% to 25% in GDP is a key national objective that is central to India's developmental goals. India has also pledged to achieve net-zero greenh...
India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, today addressed the release ceremony of centenary edition of Gita Press's monthly magazine 'Kalyan' in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. Union Home Minister also visited and offered prayers at the Lakshminarayan Temple and to Maa Ganga. On this occasion, prominent dignitaries including Uttarakhand Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami were present. Union Home Minister and Mi...
India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S No Schools State/UT Zone Brass Band Boys 1. St Xavier's High School, Lupungutu, Chaibasa, West Singhbhum Jharkhand East 2. Sanjivini Sainik School & Junior College, Kopargaon, Distt-Ahilyanagar Maharashtra West 3. City Montessori School, Kanpur Road LDA, Lucknow Uttar Pradesh North 4. PM SHRI Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Periye, Kasaragod Kerala South Brass Band Girls 1. Holly Cross High School, Karbook, Gom...
India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 86th All India Presiding Officers' Conference (AIPOC), held at the Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Bhavan, Lucknow, from January 19 to 21, 2026, concluded successfully today with the valedictory address by Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla. In the concluding session of the Conference, the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, the Hon'ble Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, the Hon'ble Chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council an...
India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) launched the Electronic Personnel Licence (EPL) services for Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) in an event held at DGCA Headquarters here today. The EPL ATPL service was inaugurated by the DGCA, marking an important milestone in its digital transformation journey. Speaking on the occasion, DG (CA) highlighted that the EPL initiative is a key step towards strengthening India's c...
India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ninth Meeting of the India-Myanmar Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was held today in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. The meeting was co-chaired by Deputy Minister, Ministry of Commerce of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Minn Minn and Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India Shri Nitin Kumar Yadav. Representatives from concerned stakeholder Ministries of both sides also partic...