SARAS-2026 Exhibition to be inaugurated on 8th January 2026 in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

India, Jan. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, while briefing the media about SARAS Mela 2026, said that Guntur will host the prestigious national-level SARAS Mela from 6th January to 18th January 2026, marking a significant milestone for the region. He added that the event will bring together Women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) from across all States of India to showcase their craftsmans...


Haj 2026 Preparations reviewed by Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs in Madinah, KSA

India, Jan. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Madinah (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), January 6: As part of the Government of India's early and proactive preparations for Haj 2026, Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA), Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, visited the Indian Haj Pilgrims Office (IHPO), Madinah, and reviewed the arrangements being put in place for Indian Haj pilgrims. Dr Chandra Shekhar undertook an on-ground assessment of key facilities, including pilgrim accommodat...


NHAI Seeks Urgent Action to Improve Mobile Network Connectivity on National Highways

India, Jan. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Identifying critical mobile network connectivity issues across several stretches of National Highways, NHAI has sought the intervention of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to issue appropriate directions to Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) for addressing non-availability of the mobile network connectivity on several stretches of National Highways, particularly on greenfi...


CSIR-NIScPR, IIT Indore and IIT Jodhpur jointly organise third Technical Hindi Symposium

India, Jan. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Third Technical Hindi Symposium (Takniki Hindi Sangoshthi) "Abhyuday-3" organised at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore. The two-day symposium is concluded today. The program was jointly organised by IIT Indore, IIT Jodhpur and the CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR). The symposium aims to promote the use of Technical Hindi and to strengthen the outreach of science and tech...


Labour Union delegation meets Dr Jitendra Singh, hails Modi Govt's employee-friendly approach

India, Jan. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Office bearers of leading telecom and postal pensioners' organisations, affiliated to Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) met Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh at DoPT headquarters, Kartavya Bhavan, and discussed a range of issues concerning ser...


Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and Nitin Gadkari Take Joint Ride in Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle to Promote Clean Mobility

India, Jan. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Shri Pralhad Joshi and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari today took a joint ride in the Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). On the occasion, Shri Pralhad Joshi drove the Mirai from Bharat Mandapam to the residence of Shri Nitin Gadkari, highlighting the Government's commitment to promoting green hydrogen and clean mobility in the country. About...


Hackathon 2.0: Ministry of Tribal Affairs Advances Development of National FRA Digital Platform with All SIH Finalist Teams

India, Jan. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: New Delhi | January 6, 2026: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) organised Hackathon 2.0 - a two-day National Workshop on FRA Digital Platform Development from 5-6 January 2026 at the National Tribal Research Institute (NTRI), New Delhi, bringing together innovation, field insights, and governance priorities to advance the development of a unified national digital platform for effective implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA...


Indian Railways Strengthens Affordable Travel for Common Passengers with Record Production of Modern General and Non-AC Coaches

India, Jan. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S.N. Train Number and Name 1 15133/15134 Chhapra - Anand Vihar (T) Amrit Bharat Express 2 15293/15294 Muzaffarpur - Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express 3 19021/19022 Udhna - Brahmapur Amrit Bharat Express 4 19623/19624 Madar Jn (Ajmer) - Darbhanga Amrit Bharat Express 5 14628/14627 Chheharta (Amritsar) - Saharsa Amrit Bharat Express 6 16601/16602 Erode jn. - Jogbani Amrit Bharat Express 7 13697/13698 Gaya - Delhi Amrit B...


Ministry of I&B's WaveX Signs MoU with FITT-IIT Delhi to Boost Innovation in Broadcasting & Entertainment

India, Jan. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: WaveX, the startup accelerator initiative under Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi, to collaborate on strengthening innovation, incubation and entrepreneurship in media, entertainment, broadcasting and communication technologies. The MoU was signed by the teams of WaveX, and FITT, in the prese...


Union Minister Nitin Gadkari held a meeting to address the problem of waterlogging and black spots.

India, Jan. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari held a meeting with Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Bhajanlal Sharma, Union Minister Shri Bhupendra Yadav, Union Minister of State Shri Rao Inderjit Singh, Haryana Minister Shri Rao Narbir Singh and officials in Delhi today regarding the problems of waterlogging and black spots on the National Highway stretch in Rajasthan and Haryana. The meeting specifically discussed black spots on National Highway...