Daily ministry and department announcements, explained.
The Ministry of Finance has directed all public sector banks and regional rural banks to open on Sunday, 27 September 2026, to ensure citizens can access banking services before a planned three-day…
The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced its participation in Special Campaign 6, a government-wide initiative led by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances. The campaign aims to reduce pending…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 23 September 2026 marked the eighth anniversary of the Ayushman Bharat scheme, the health ministry’s flagship insurance programme. The scheme now covers more than 60 crore beneficiaries…
India’s electronics and semiconductor sector is shifting towards a more coordinated collaborative model, moving beyond individual industry segments to achieve faster growth. Senior leaders from industry associations, government officials and manufacturers have…
The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade organised a webinar on 21 September 2026 to examine the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (AFS) and…
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has expanded Prasar Bharati’s digital presence through two major initiatives: WAVES OTT, a public-service streaming platform launched in November 2024, and MyWAVES, a creator platform that…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent greetings to the nation on Ayurveda Day, marking the occasion by emphasising the broader role of this ancient medical system in everyday health and wellness. The…
The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA), which operates under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, held a high-level technical meeting on 22 September 2026 to advance watershed development work across India.…
The Ministry of Communications has issued guidelines to protect India’s mobile networks from IMEI tampering, a practice that allows devices to operate with false identities on telecom networks. The move comes as…
President Droupadi Murmu presented the 72nd National Film Awards on September 22, 2026, at a ceremony held in Kevadia, Gujarat. The occasion also marked the conferment of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for…
