India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Once a stubborn by-product of consumption, waste became an ever-growing challenge with rising populations and rapid urbanization. Answering the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi through the Swachh Bharat Mission, India flipped the script-under the Ministry of Housing Urban Affair's (MoHUA) leadership and SBM-U, waste is no longer a problem but a resource, transformed into products and revenue. Nowhere is this shift more evident ...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 50th meeting of PRAGATI - the ICT-enabled multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation - earlier today, marking a significant milestone in a decade-long journey of cooperative, outcome-driven governance under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The milestone underscores how technology-enabled leadership, real-time monitoring and sustained Cen...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Registrations for Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC), the flagship initiative of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, have crossed a historic milestone, with over 3 crore registrations from students, parents, and teachers as of December 30, 2025. This overwhelming response reflects the programme's growing popularity and its success in addressing students' mental well-being, while promoting a positive and confident approach towards examinatio...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The year 2025 was a watershed year for the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) as many landmark achievement were made towards fulfilling Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of Safe, Secure, and Viksit Bharat. Under the guidance of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, the MHA focused on strengthening internal security and country's efforts to deal with serious threats like terrorism, extremism, organized...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is organizing a landmark cultural exposition titled The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One", showcasing the revered Sacred Piprahwa Relics along with significant associated antiquities. The exposition underscores India's enduring civilizational connection with the teachings of the Buddha and its commitment to preserving and presenting its rich spiritual heritage. The prestig...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In view of representation received from Employers, Employers' association and State governments, the Scheme for Promotion of Registration of Employers and Employees (SPREE 2025) launched by ESIC and operational for a period from 1st July, 2025 to 31st December, 2025 has been extended for a period of one month from 01.01.2026 to 31.01.2026. The SPREE scheme was approved during the 196th Meeting of ESI Corporation in Shimla, chaired...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India today launched the Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), a flagship initiative approved by the Union Cabinet on 12 November 2025. The MAS Intervention is being implemented under the NIRYAT DISHA sub-scheme of EPM and is aimed at strengthening international market access for Indian exporters, particularly MSMEs, first-time exporters and firms from priority sectors....
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today congratulated Indian chess grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi for securing the Bronze Medal at the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship held in Doha. This achievement comes shortly after his Bronze Medal win at the FIDE Rapid Chess Championship, marking another proud moment for India in the global chess arena. In a post on X, Shri Modi stated: "India's strides in chess continue! Congratulatio...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expressed delight on receiving a picture from the team of INSV Kaundinya, currently sailing on the high seas. The Prime Minister lauded the enthusiasm of the crew and conveyed his heartfelt greetings as the nation prepares to welcome the year 2026. In a post on X, he stated: "Delighted to receive this picture from the team of INSV Kaundinya! Heartening to see their enthusiasm. As we are all set t...
India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on the occasion of the New Year, extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the people of the country, especially farmers, workers, labourer brothers and sisters, and women, including 'Lakhpati Didis'. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the government is committed to building a strong...