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Government Approves 22 Proposals Under 3rd Tranche of Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme

In continuation to the approvals of 24 applications for INR 12,704 crore announced earlier, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has further approved 22 proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) with projected investment of INR 41,863 crore, projected production of INR 2,58,152 crore. These approvals are expected to generate 33,791 direct employment opportunities. These approvals include manufacturing of 11…

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India’s Reform Express Driven by Technology, Says Dr Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Minister of State for Earth Sciences; and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that India’s Reform Express is being driven by science, technology, and innovation, with technology acting as the central force behind governance, administration, and economic…

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VidyaInder Utthan Foundation Conducts Third Blanket Distribution Drive Under Badkhal Flyover

Faridabad– On the first day of the New Year 2026, VidyaInder Utthan Foundation organised its third and final blanket distribution drive of the month for underprivileged families residing in the slum area under the Badkhal Flyover. The initiative was undertaken to provide immediate relief to economically weaker sections severely affected by the winter cold.The drive…

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Indian Railways’ New Year Gift: First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to Run Between Guwahati and Howrah

Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, extended warm New Year greetings at a meeting at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi today while announcing that the first-ever Vande Bharat Sleeper Train will operate between Guwahati in Assam and Howrah in West Bengal. He stated that the complete trial, testing, and certification…

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Additional Director Dr Sahib Ram Godara Retires After 23 Years of Service in Haryana Press Branch

New Delhi: Dr Sahib Ram Godara, Additional Director in the Press Branch of the Haryana Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, retired on Tuesday after completing 23 years of distinguished and dedicated service. Dr Sahib Ram Godara began his career in the department on January 1, 2003, as District Information and Public Relations Officer (DIPRO).…

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Amit Shah Extends Greetings on Second Anniversary of Ram Lalla’s ‘Pran Pratishtha’

New Delhi : Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah extended greetings on the second anniversary of the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of Ram Lalla at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. In a post on the X platform, the Union Home Minister said, Jai Shri Ram! On this very auspicious tithi, two years ago, a…

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Cabinet Approves ₹19,142 Crore Nashik–Solapur–Akkalkot 6-Lane Greenfield Corridor

New Delhi : The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today has approved the Construction of 6-lane greenfield access-controlled Nashik- Solapur-Akkalkot Corridor in the State of Maharashtra on BOT (Toll) Mode with project length of 374 km with a total Capital Cost of Rs.19,142 crore. This project will provide…

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ESIC Extends SPREE Scheme Till January 31, 2026

New Delhi : ESIC Extends ‘SPREE’ Scheme Until January 31, 2026: A Golden Opportunity for Employers and Employees to Access Social Security The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has announced a one-month extension of the ‘SPREE’ (Scheme to Promote Registration of Employers/Employees). Initially set to conclude in December, the scheme has been extended due to…

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Dr. L. Murugan Unveils Government of India Calendar 2026

Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting (I&B) and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, today unveiled the Government of India Calendar 2026. The Minister said the Calendar is not merely an annual publication of dates and months, but a medium that reflects India’s journey of transformation, highlights the priorities of governance, and renews the…

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U’khand: 60 injured in loco train collision in Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydroelectric project tunnel

New Delhi : About 60 people were injured when a loco train collided with a goods train inside Pipalkoti tunnel of the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydro Electric Project tunnel in Chamoli district, officials said. Chamoli District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar said that there were a total of 109 people, mostly workers, on the train at the time of…

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