TRAI Assesses Network Quality Across Silchar city, Hailakandi & Karimganj districts and adjoining area in the State of Assamunder Assam Licensed Service Area

India, Oct. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released its Independent Drive Test (IDT) findings for the Assam (LSA), covering extensive city routes of Silchar city, Hailakandi & Karimganj districts and adjoining areasin the month of August 2025. The drive tests, conducted under the supervision of the TRAI Regional Office, Kolkata, were designed to capture real-world mobile network performance across diverse usage environments- ...


Centre Releases Over Rs.730 Crores XV FC Grants to Strengthen Rural Local Bodies in Gujarat and Haryana

India, Oct. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Government has released XV Finance Commission (XV FC) Grants during the Financial Year 2025-26 to strengthen Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Gujarat and Haryana. In Gujarat, the 2nd installment of Untied Grants for the Financial Year 2024-25 amounting to Rs.522.20 crores has been released for all 38 District Panchayats, 247 eligible Block Panchayats, and 14,547 eligible Gram Panchayats of the State. Further Rs.13.5989 crores...


Vice-President and Chairman, Rajya Sabha,Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan visits various sections of Rajya Sabha Secretariat at Parliament House

India, Oct. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice-President of India and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan visited various sections of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat at Parliament House today. The visit covered key sections including the Table Office, Legislative Section, Question Branch, Members' Salaries and Allowances Branch, Members' Amenities Section, Bill Office, Notice Office, Lobby Office, and Reporters' Branch. During the visit, the Vice-President and Cha...


CCI approves acquisition of certain shareholding of Edelweiss Asset Management Limited and Edelweiss Trusteeship Company Limited by Setu AIF Trust, Konark Trust and MMPL Trust

India, Oct. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India has approved the proposed acquisition of certain shareholding of Edelweiss Asset Management Limited and Edelweiss Trusteeship Company Limited by Setu AIF Trust, Konark Trust and MMPL Trust. The proposed combination comprises certain inter-connected steps resulting in the acquisition of up to 15% shareholding of Edelweiss Asset Management Limited(EAML) and Edelweiss Trusteeship Company Limited(ET...


Special Campaign 5.0 Underway to Promote Cleanliness and Expedite Disposal of Pending Matters

India, Oct. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Tourism, together with its India Tourism Offices, Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs), Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), and Programme Divisions, is actively participating in the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 5.0. Ministry of Tourism has identified a total of 6429 targets and uploaded on the SCDPM Portal for the Spec...


GST Rate Cut: Strengthening Agriculture, Tourism and Industry in Uttarakhand

India, Oct. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Introduction Nestled in the Himalayas, Uttarakhand is a state where terraced farms meet spiritual tourism, and ancient crafts blend with emerging industries. From the red rice fields of Purola to the bustling homestays of Nainital and Mussoorie, the state's economy reflects a rich balance of nature, tradition, and enterprise. The recent GST rate rationalisation provides a timely boost to this hill economy, reducing taxes across a...


Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary leads Knowledge Exchange Mission to Philippines

India, Oct. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, is leading a high-level Knowledge Exchange Mission to the Philippines from October 20-22, 2025, facilitated by the World Bank. The Indian delegation includes senior officers from the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and representatives from the states of Uttar Pradesh, Ma...


Prime Minister extends Birthday Wishes and thanks Prime Minister of Israel for Diwali Greetings

India, Oct. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended birthday wishes to the Prime Minister of Israel and also thanked him for his heartfelt Diwali greetings, reaffirming the enduring friendship between the two nations. Shri Modi in a post on 'X' said: "Thank you, my dear friend, for your warm Diwali greetings. I also extend my heartiest wishes on your birthday. Wishing you good health and success. May India-Israel Strategic Partnersh...


Bihar Elections and bye-elections 2025: Citizens empowered to report poll- violations using C-Vigil App on ECINet

India, Oct. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Prime Minister congratulates H.E. Mr. Rodrigo Paz Pereira on His Election as President of Bolivia

India, Oct. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended warm congratulations to H.E. Mr. Rodrigo Paz Pereira on his election as the President of Bolivia. Shri Modi in a post on X said: "Warm congratulations, Mr. Rodrigo Paz Pereira, on your election as the President of Bolivia. Close and friendly ties between India and Bolivia have long underpinned our mutually beneficial cooperation. I look forward to deepening our partnership for shar...