Daily ministry and department announcements, explained.
Indian Railways has approved the extension of Train No. 11901/11902 Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi-Agra Cantt Express to run beyond Agra and terminate at Mathura. This decision, announced by the Ministry of Railways, expands…
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has launched a major capacity-building initiative in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The Capacity Enhancement for Effective Forest Management Project, announced…
The Ministry of Rural Development is preparing to start training batches under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) 2.0 across most states and union territories from October 2026. Around 70,000…
The Ministry of Defence announced the conclusion of the 65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament 2026, with Minerva Public School (MPS) CISCE, Mohali, winning the Junior Boys under-17 category. The tournament, which…
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a major public sector steelmaker, reported strong financial and operational performance for the financial year 2025-26 at its 54th Annual General Meeting held on 24 September…
Kolkata Metro, which began operations in 1984 as India’s first Metro railway system, has expanded into a substantial urban transport network serving the city. The Ministry of Railways has announced plans to…
The Ministry of Defence has outlined a comprehensive national security approach that extends far beyond traditional border protection, addressing modern threats including cyber attacks, unmanned aerial vehicles, and economic disruption. Defence Minister…
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has put forward a draft amendment to stop manufacturers from selling non-milk-based products under the…
The National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC), a government agency under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, has announced concessional loan schemes for members of notified Other Backward Classes…
India’s Additional Secretary of the Department of Commerce led an Indian delegation to the 14th East Asia Summit Economic Ministers’ Meeting and the 23rd ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultation in Manila, Philippines. The…
