College of Defence Management commemorates 56th Raising Day: Reaffirms its motto 'Victory Through Excellence'

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The College of Defence Management (CDM) celebrated its 56th Raising Day on December 08, 2025 in Secunderabad, Telangana. To commemorate the day, CDM, in collaboration with the Purple Pacers and Purple Pedallers clubs, organised a Raising Day Run and Cycling Event. The celebrations also featured the valedictory ceremony of the Developing Responsible Citizens by Investing in Women Empowerment (DRIWE), a certificate course in collabor...


DRI busts illicit drugs factory in Wardha, Maharashtra under "Operation Hinterland Brew"; Seizes 128 kg of Mephedrone worth Rs 192 crore; Three arrested

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: : Mumbai, December 9, 2025 The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has successfully dismantled a clandestine Mephedrone manufacturing facility in Wardha, Maharashtra, during a targeted operation codenamed "Operation Hinterland Brew." The operation led to the seizure of 128 kg of Mephedrone, valued at approximately Rs192 crore, along with 245 kg of precursor chemicals, raw material, and a complete processing setup. Acting on ...


FINANCIAL ALLOCATIONS MADE TO THE PANCHAYAT BODIES IN WEST BENGAL

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Year Amount allocated Central Finance Commission 2019-20 4300.01 14thFinance Commission 2020-21 4412.00 15thFinance Commission 2021-22 3261.00 15thFinance Commission 2022-23 3378.00 2023-24 3415.00 2024-25 3617.00 2025-26 3528.00 Total 25911.01 Institute 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 District Panchayat Training & Resource Centre (Local body-Darjeeling) 1553 2896 4271 2714 District Panchayat Training...


INCENTIVES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Financial Year /Category 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 Registered ICE Vehicles 244.20 173.79 179.86 211.49 229.60 242.84 Registered Electric Vehicles (EVs) 1.74 1.43 4.59 11.83 16.81 19.68 EV Penetration 0.71% 0.82% 2.49% 5.30% 6.82% 7.50% Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Automobile and Auto Component Industry (PLI-Auto): Government on 15.09.2021 approved PLI-Auto Scheme, for enhan...


Prime Minister Highlights Sanskrit Wisdom in Doordarshan's Suprabhatam

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today underscored the enduring relevance of Sanskrit in India's cultural and spiritual life, noting its daily presence in Doordarshan's Suprabhatam program. The Prime Minister observed that each morning, the program features a Sanskrit subhāṣita (wise saying), seamlessly weaving together values and culture. In a post on X, Shri Modi said: "दूरदर्&#23...


Use of Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture Supply Chain

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The government has employed Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods to improve crop productivity, sustainability and farmer livelihoods and to address various challenges in the agricultural sector. Some initiatives are given below: This information was given by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Ramnath Thakur in a written reply in Lok Sabha today. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Dr. Sukanta Majumdar addresses Smart India Hackathon 2025; interacts with participants across 7 nodal centres

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Education & Development of the North Eastern Region, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, today interacted with the finalists of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025, encouraging and motivating young innovators participating in the country's largest student-driven innovation initiative. He lauded the commitment of the finalists in developing creative solutions to real-world challenges of national importance and reiterat...


COUNTER-TERRORISM MEASURES

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: During the last two years, the Government has undertaken various major counter-terrorism measures, focusing on intelligence enhancement, inter-agency coordination, addressing emerging threats through online radicalization & encrypted digital platforms and strengthening of border security, which have significantly strengthened the capacity of Central and State law enforcement agencies for mitigation of terror risks. Inter-agency coor...


Support for Mixed Farming

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, is implementing Rainfed Area Development (RAD) under PM-RashtriyaKrishiVikasYojana (PM-RKVY). The schemepromotes sustainable agriculture production through Integrated Farming system (IFS) models developed by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Under the scheme, crops/cropping system is integrated with activities like horticulture, livestock, fishery, agro-forestry, apiculture, e...


Rabi crop sowing exceeds 479 lakh hectares

India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. NormalArea(2019-20to2023-24) AreaSown Increase(+)/Decrease(-)over2024-25 2025 - 26 2024-25 1 Wheat 312.35 241.40 217.81 23.59 2 Rice 42.93 10.98 9.86 1.12 3 Pulses 140.42 106.21 105.78 0.44 a Gram 100.99 77.84 75.16 2.68 b Lentil 15.13 12.98 14.00 -1.02 c Field Pea 6.50 7.18 7.85 -0.67 d Kulthi 1.98 1.40 1.65 -0.25 e Urd Bean 6.16 1.84 1.67 0.17 f Moong Bean 1.41 0.23 0.31...