Nominations for Padma Awards-2027 To Remain open till July 31

Nominations for Padma Awards-2027 To Remain open till July 31

28-04-2026 

Nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards 2027 to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2027 have started on 15th March, 2026. The last date for nominations for Padma Awards is 31st July,…

Centre Launches ‘Soul Threads’ – A Heritage Designer Collection

Centre Launches ‘Soul Threads’ – A Heritage Designer Collection

25-04-2026 

The Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India (CCIC), under the Ministry of Textiles,  marks a significant milestone in its revival journey with the launch of its inaugural heritage designer collection titled “Soul Threads”.

5 Kg FTL cylinder sale continues steadily, claims Centre

5 Kg FTL cylinder sale continues steadily, claims Centre

25-04-2026 

As the situation in West Asia continues to evolve, the Government of India is maintaining a steady flow of updates to keep citizens informed. In this context, a media briefing was held today at the National Media Centre, where officers from the Ministries…

Centre drives skill led transformation across India’s border villages

Centre drives skill led transformation across India’s border villages

23-04-2026 

Advancing the Government of India’s vision of transforming border villages into engines of growth and opportunity, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on April 22,2026 convened a Capacity Building and Review Workshop…

Exclusive:India’s Seafood Exports Records All-Time High Amount of Rs. 72,000 Crore

Exclusive:India’s Seafood Exports Records All-Time High Amount of Rs. 72,000 Crore

23-04-2026 

India’s seafood exports rose to a record ₹72,325.82 crore (US$ 8.28 billion) in FY 2025–26, with volumes reaching 19.32 lakh metric tonnes, according to provisional data released by MPEDA.

Frozen shrimp remained the primary growth…

From the Track to Parliament: Why Women Must Lead India’s Future

From the Track to Parliament: Why Women Must Lead India’s Future

22-04-2026 

I have spent my life running—first on mud tracks in Kerala, then on the world stage, and now in the corridors of public life. At every step, I have encountered barriers, some visible and many unspoken, that told women they did not belong. I…

Explained: How Truck Technology Is Protecting Workers and Road Users on National Highways in India ?

Explained: How Truck Technology Is Protecting Workers and Road Users on National Highways in India ?

22-04-2026 

A report of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) indicates that after it actively expands National Highways, its focus now is not just on faster connectivity but equally on bringing safety standards to a global level. 

Infrastructure…

Railways launched scores of Summer Special Trains across India including Bihar and Jharkhand

Railways launched scores of Summer Special Trains across India including Bihar and Jharkhand

21-04-2026 

As the summer travel season gathers pace,Indian Railways has stepped in to make long distance journeys a little less stressful for passengers. With schools closed and families on the move, stations across Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha and…

Indian Handlooms for the World: ‘Vishwa Sutra’ Mirrors 30 Weaves Rooted in 30 Countries

Indian Handlooms for the World: ‘Vishwa Sutra’ Mirrors 30 Weaves Rooted in 30 Countries

20-04-2026 

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India and National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT),has unveiled “Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India…

Workshop on Packaging for Toy and Doll: Artisans focuses on strengthening the ‘Dolls and Toys’ sector

Workshop on Packaging for Toy and Doll: Artisans focuses on strengthening the ‘Dolls and Toys’ sector

19-04-2026 

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), organized a transformative workshop in Varanasi under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme. 

The workshop focused on strengthening…