Standing with flood-affected people in Assam, the Indian Ports Association (IPA) has contributed Rs. 5 crore to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. Senior officials of the Indian Ports Association, Sushil Kumar Singh and Vikas Narwale, met Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati today and handed over the contribution. Speaking on the occasion, Sarbananda […]
PSB Confluence on 17-18 August to Bring Together Leadership of Public Sector Banks and Financial Institutions for Action-Oriented Dialogue
Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary to address the Two-day Conclave Participating Institutions to Brainstorm on Identified Themes, Share Proven Practices, and Discuss Practical Initiatives that can be Adopted Across the Banking Ecosystem The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, is set to host […]
National Biodiversity Authority disburses around Rs. 3.79 crore under Access and Benefit Sharing mechanism to 33 States/UTs and National Institutes
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has disbursed close to Rs. 3.79 crore as Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) to 33 State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) and Union Territory Biodiversity Councils (UTBCs), the ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) and through the Haryana State Biodiversity Board to the Hisar Bovine Sperm Station and Research Centre. The […]
No Charges for UPI Users
Vast Majority of the Transactions to Remain Free of Charge for Merchants as well Amendment to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act (PSS Act) an Enabling Provision to Ensure further proliferation of Financial Inclusion, UPI’s Long-Term Sustainability, Technological Advancement, and Resilience Against Emerging Risks The Government of India wishes to categorically state: Why Amend the […]
Cabinet clears Rs. 8,970.20 crore 4-lane highway project linking Guwahati and Tezpur in Assam
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved the development of 135.871 km, 4-lane access-controlled Guwahati-Tezpur Corridor of NH-15 in Assam. The project will be developed on Built-Operate -Transfer (BOT) Toll Mode at a total capital cost of Rs.8970.20 crore under NH(O). The project envisages construction […]
Ministry of Tourism and Netflix Partner to Showcase India’s Tourism Experiences Through the Power of Storytelling
Cinema is more than entertainment; it is a bridge to culture, heritage and tourism: Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat The Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with Ministry of Culture and Netflix, today hosted a special event to commemorate a decade of Netflix in India, celebrating the power of storytelling in connecting global audiences with India’s rich […]
President of India to present Handloom Awards 2025 on Aug 7, National Handloom Day, recognising outstanding achievement in India’s Handloom Sector
The President of India will present the prestigious Handloom Awards during the National Handloom Day celebrations on 7 August 2026. The function will be attended by the Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, senior dignitaries, representatives of the handloom industry, master weavers, designers, exporters, artisans, and other distinguished guests. A total of 22 awardees, comprising 3 Sant Kabir […]
Meeting of Heads of National Statistical Offices of BRICS Countries
The two-day meeting of Heads of National Statistical Offices (NSO) of BRICS Member Countries was concluded on 4th August 2026, at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India under the theme “Quality Statistics as a Driver of Change” aligned with the overarching BRICS theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”. The event brought together more than 350 […]
Coal Production in the Country Grows 7.51% YoY in July, 2026
India’s coal production witnessed a growth of 7.51% in July 2026, compared to the same period last year. The overall coal production in the country during July 2026 reached 69.75 MT (Provisional), marking an increase over the 64.88 MT produced July, 2025. Meanwhile coal dispatch in July 2026 showed a robust growth of 17.34% YoY […]
