India achieves 99.9% district coverage for 5G services, says Minister
Delhi, Dec 12: 5G services have been launched across all states and union territories in India, currently available in 99.9% of districts, with over 5.......
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Govt taking multiple steps to boost natural gas supply for power generation, says Minister
Delhi, Dec 12: Government initiatives to enhance natural gas availability for power generation include the expansion of the National Gas Grid, establis......
India crosses 4.76 crore smart meter installations, marking major shift in power reform
Delhi, Dec 12: Under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), 20.33 crore smart meters have been sanctioned, with 4.76 crore already installed a......
Petroleum, Natural Gas Rules 2025 amended for ease of business: Puri
Delhi, Dec 12: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced the amendments to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2025, aimed......
India offers cheaper LPG than Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal, says Hardeep Puri
Delhi, Dec 12: The price of LPG in India is significantly lower than in neighboring countries, with a 14.2 kg cylinder costing Rs 553 for...
Indian Railways ranks 2nd globally in freight movement: Minister
Delhi, Dec 11: Indian Railways has become the second-largest freight carrier globally, with freight loading increasing from 1,233 million tonnes in 202......
PM Modi pays tribute to Pranab Mukherjee, calls him a ‘towering statesman and scholar of exceptional depth’
Delhi, Dec 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated former President Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary, praising him as a "towering states......
Centre has no plan to scrap any green energy project: Pralhad Joshi
Delhi, Dec 11: The Centre, represented by Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi, confirmed in Parliament that no renewable energy projects have been......
Union Power Minister: India’s ‘energy sector super highway’ will run through Rajasthan
Delhi, Dec 11: Union Power Minister Manohar Lal announced the approval of the Green Energy Corridor–III, facilitating a 115-gigawatt transmission expan......
Daily train services rise to 11,740, says Railways Minister Vaishnaw
Delhi, Dec 11: Indian Railways has increased its daily train services to 11,740 as of November 2025, up from 11,283 prior to Covid-19. The number...
Railway Minister Says Train Accidents Reduced from 135 to 31 Over the Last Decade
Delhi, Dec 10: Indian Railways reported a significant decrease in train accidents, reducing from 135 in 2014-15 to 31 in 2024-25 and further to 10...
PM-KUSUM Achieves Significant Implementation Milestone, Reaches 10,203 MW by November
Delhi, Dec 10: PM-KUSUM has achieved notable progress with 10,203 MW installed by the end of November. As of November 30, Rs 7,106 crore has...
India’s Renewable Energy Capacity Touches 250.64 GW
Delhi, Dec 10: The total installed renewable energy capacity in India reached 250.64 GW as of October 31, with solar energy making a significant contri......
Gadkari: 348 National Highway Projects Under Way, Majority Set for Completion Within Two Financial Years
Delhi, Dec 10: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that there are 348 National Highway projects under construction, with......
Microsoft to Add 15,000+ Employers to India’s NCS Platform
Delhi, Dec 10: Microsoft is collaborating with India's Ministry of Labour and Employment to introduce AI-powered chatbots for the National Career Servi......
President Droupadi Murmu Graces NHRC India’s Human Rights Day Function
December 10, 2025, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, held a function at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi to celebrate Human Rights Day, c......
President Murmu Confers National Handicrafts Awards for 2023 & 2024
Delhi, Dec 09: President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Handicrafts Awards for 2023 and 2024, emphasizing the significance of handicrafts in cul......
Government Delivers 95.5 Lakh Homes to Beneficiaries Under PM Awas Yojana
December 9, 2023 , Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal reported in Parliament that the Centre has delivered 95.54 lakh houses to benefici......
India Reaches 50% Power Capacity from Non-Fossil Sources, Strengthens Carbon Sink: Government
Delhi, Dec 09: India has achieved 50% of its electricity capacity from non-fossil fuels, surpassing its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) goal f......
India Installs 4.76 Crore Smart Meters to Streamline Power Sector, Says Minister
Delhi, Dec 09: As of December 8, a total of 4.76 crore smart meters have been installed in India to enhance monitoring of the power...