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March 23, New Delhi: Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched three major initiatives to strengthen India's media, broadcasting, and digital sectors while promoting the creative economy. The initiatives include the National AI Skilling Initiative, the MyWAVES citizen creator...

New Delhi, March 23 Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil on Monday stressed the urgent need for water conservation and active citizen participation to ensure India's future water security.He was addressing the World Water Day Conclave at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, where key national...

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw stated today that the government's efforts to democratize technology have transformed the television viewing experience in India, making high-quality entertainment more accessible to households across the country.Vaishnaw made this...

Union Minister of Jal Shakti C R Patil stated today that over 16 crore homes have been provided access to tap water under the Jal Jeevan Mission. The Minister made this statement while addressing the inaugural session of the World Water Day Conclave 2026 in New Delhi.The Minister stated that...

Hyderabad, March 22 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said global conflicts are impacting the marketing of products from the state, while stressing that the Centre is taking steps to mitigate the fallout.Addressing a session at the Indian School of Business here, he...

Lucknow, March 22 – Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath distributed appointment letters to 1,228 newly selected nursing officers on Sunday, highlighting the state government's commitment to strengthening the healthcare system and also its dedication to "empowering" the aspirations of...

Bhubaneswar, March 22 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Sunday that his government is working tirelessly to provide safe drinking water to every village and household in the state.Extending greetings on the occasion of World Water Day, Majhi said in a social media post, "Water...

New Delhi/Haldwani, March 21 The ongoing conflict in West Asia is a matter of concern not only for India, but for the entire world, and it must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday.India has clearly stated its position, and Prime Minister...

Jaipur, March 20 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said on Friday that the state government is working to provide seamless transport facilities to Jaipur residents through the metro network.Chairing a meeting on the Jaipur Metro at the Chief Minister's Office, Sharma said that timely...

Ludhiana, March 20 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said on Friday that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is necessary to revive agriculture and increase farmers' income, as traditional farming is no longer profitable.Addressing a Kisan Mela at Punjab Agricultural University...

Shillong, March 20 – In a significant public health and education milestone, Meghalaya has become the first state in India where 86 per cent of schools have been certified as Tobacco-Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI), the highest percentage recorded nationwide, officials said on Friday.A...

Mumbai, March 20 – Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will lead discussions among over 200 startup founders and investors at the Bharat Innovates deep-tech pre-summit, which begins at IIT Bombay on Saturday, an official said.The two-day event, which will showcase startups, investor...

New Delhi, March 20 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday launched 300 electric buses, increasing the fleet strength of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) to 6,100.Gupta said her government is continuously working to reduce the losses of the DTC and improve public transport services...

Chennai, March 20 The Women's Wing of the SDPI strongly condemned senior AIADMK leaders C Ve Shanmugam and Dindigul C Sreenivasan on Friday for their alleged derogatory and insulting remarks directed at women, and demanded an immediate and unconditional apology from the concerned leaders.In a...

Gandhinagar, March 19 GIFT City now competes directly with financial hubs like Singapore, Dubai, London, and New York, and has become a center for realizing the dreams of millions of young people in India, said Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Thursday.The success of Gujarat...

Munger/Lakhisarai, March 19 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday launched development projects worth around Rs 445 crore in the Munger and Lakhisarai districts during his ‘Samridhi Yatra’ (Development Journey).He also reviewed ongoing schemes and projects in both districts, according...

New Delhi, March 19 The government is firmly working towards bridging the gap between tribal producers and the market, Ranjana Chopra, Secretary of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, said on Wednesday while inaugurating the 10-day Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 at Sundar Nursery here.The festival is...

Gangtok, March 19 Calling cinema a powerful medium that transcends borders, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said on Wednesday that the inaugural Sikkim International Film Festival marks a significant step towards positioning the state as a vibrant hub of art and culture.Addressing the opening...

The Department of Labour, Employment & Skill Development, Government of Meghalaya, organized a placement drive in Khliehriat on Thursday to provide employment opportunities to job seekers in the region.The program was organized by the District Employment Exchange, Khliehriat, and saw...

Bhubaneswar, March 19 The Odisha government's Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Watershed Support Service and Activities Network (WASSAN), a non-profit organization, to revive forgotten foods and neglected crops in the state...