India, Feb. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Introduction Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a nationwide HPV Vaccination Programme on February 28, 2026, at Ajmer, Rajasthan for the prevention of cervical cancer among women. Following the national launch, States and Union Territories simultaneously conducted their own HPV vaccination launch events on the same day. Vaccines will be available free-of-cost at government facilities to approximately 1.15 crore g...
India, Feb. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For decades, movement across the ageing Farakka Barrage in West Bengal has been a daily test of patience. Built in the 1960s, the nearly 70-year-old structure today struggles to handle the immense flow of vehicles connecting Malda, Murshidabad, and the North Bengal region. College faculty members like Arunmoy Das, working at Prof. Syed Nurul Hasan College and commuting from Malda to Farakka every day, speak of losing one to two hou...
India, Feb. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Conference of Union Secretaries and Ld. Law Officers on "Efficient and Effective Management of Government Litigation" was held on 28 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, bringing together Secretaries, senior Government officials, Ld. Law Officers, and representatives from various departments to deliberate on strengthening litigation practices and enhancing institutional efficiency. The event witnessed the grac...
India, Feb. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Popular Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendra Bhai Patel, my colleague in the Center Ashwini Vaishnaw, CEO of Micron Technology Sanjay Mehrotra ji, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi ji, other dignitaries, ladies and gentlemen. ​After the world's largest and most successful AI Summit, today we are witnessing another historical milestone here. While the AI Summit introduced the world to...
India, Feb. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, graced the Valedictory Function of the Centenary Celebrations of St. Berchmans College in Changanassery, Kerala, today. The Vice-President said that this was his third visit to Kerala after assuming office and described it as a special one, noting that "Kerala has become Keralam," reflecting the deep cultural identity and pride of the State. Describing a 100-year-old college ...
India, Feb. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that India's journey from being counted among the "Fragile Five" economies in 2014 to emerging as the world's fourth largest economy reflects a decisive shift in national confidence, capability, and direction. He said India is now firmly on course ...
India, Feb. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, DFS organised a two-day workshop on 27-28 February 2026 at the Bank of Baroda (BoB) Academy, Ahmedabad. The workshop was on the implementation of the Government of India's Reservation Policy in Public Sector Banks (PSBs), Public Sector Insurance Companies (PSICs), Sectoral Regulators and Public Financial Institutions (PFIs), along with measures to...
India, Feb. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, Feb. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today inaugurated the Micron ATMP (Assembly, Test, Marking, and Packaging) facility in Sanand, Gujarat. This landmark event, marking the commencement of commercial production, signifies a historic milestone in India's journey toward global technology leadership. The Prime Minister noted that after the world's largest and most successful AI Summit, today we are witnessing another historic mileston...
India, Feb. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Sikkim and in association with IFOAM-Asia, organised the Sikkim Organic Conclave-cum-International Buyer Seller Meet (IBSM) in Gangtok, Sikkim. During the Conclave, a Knowledge Report titled "Study on Supply Chain & Export Readiness for Organic Fa...