New Delhi, March 25: The Government of India is continuing efforts to accelerate development in border regions through targeted schemes, with Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs Nityanand Rai informing the Rajya Sabha about ongoing progress under key programmes managed by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Border Area Development Programme is…
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New Delhi, March 25: The National Biodiversity Authority has introduced a short-term internship opportunity for students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies, offering them real-world experience in biodiversity conservation and natural resource management. The initiative has been launched under the guidance of Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav from the Ministry of…
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New Delhi, March 24, 2026:Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma strongly supported the Appropriation Bill 2026–27 during the discussion in the Rajya Sabha and described it as a decisive instrument for translating the government’s vision of inclusive growth, accountable governance and nation-building into concrete action. Participating in the discussion on the Bill, Rekha Sharma said the…
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New Delhi : The two-day Eastern Region Review Meeting of the Controller General of Communication Accounts (CGCA) concluded at the National Centre for Accounts and Finance (NCA-F) in New Delhi, with discussions centred on improving service delivery and strengthening administrative efficiency. Senior officials from the Department of Telecommunications and field units of the Eastern region…
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New Delhi, March 24 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday cautioned that escalating hostilities involving the United States and Iran could trigger extended global disruptions, urging the nation to stay ready for potential long-term consequences. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, he underlined the seriousness of the situation and its possible ripple effects on trade…
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New Delhi, March 24 — Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah conveyed his heartfelt greetings to the personnel of the Assam Rifles and their families on the occasion of the force’s Raising Day, applauding their unwavering commitment to national security. Highlighting their crucial role, the minister noted that the force continues to…
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New Delhi : The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released findings from its Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted across Jammu city and the Delhi–Jammu highway corridor, offering a comprehensive snapshot of mobile network performance across urban, high-density, and transit environments. The tests, carried out between February 2 and 5, 2026, covered 178.2 km…
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New Delhi : The Ministry of Railways has approved two key infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening rail connectivity and easing congestion in Gujarat and Bihar, with a total sanctioned cost of ₹647.58 crore. The projects include the construction of a Rail Over Rail (RoR) flyover at Kosamba under Western Railway and a new rail bypass…
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Patna: At the Bihar Day celebrations organised by the Government of Bihar at Gandhi Maidan, the Patna Municipal Corporation’s cultural stage highlighted a strong cleanliness message through traditional Chhath songs under the theme “Swachh Bihar, Swachh Patna.” The second day of events was inaugurated by Patna Mayor Sita Sahu, who urged citizens to keep the…
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New Delhi : Indian Railways successfully commissioned the Kavach Automatic Train Protection (ATP) System on the Prayagraj (Excluding) – Kanpur (Excluding) section (190 Route Kilometres) of Delhi–Howrah high-density corridor on 22 March 2026. The Kavach system was implemented through Train No. 14163. The General Manager also conducted a footplate inspection onboard Train No. 14163 from…
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