Breaking News: Against India’s recorded Forest Area of 23.59% of its geographical area,forest cover constitutes  15.83% : NR-7 Report

Breaking News: Against India’s recorded Forest Area of 23.59% of its geographical area,forest cover constitutes 15.83% : NR-7 Report

17-03-2026 

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has submitted India's Seventh National Report (NR-7) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), reaffirming its commitment to the three objectives of the Convention: conservation…

Good News: Department of Posts launched ‘24 Speed Post’ for Next-Day Guaranteed Delivery in six cities

Good News: Department of Posts launched ‘24 Speed Post’ for Next-Day Guaranteed Delivery in six cities

17-03-2026 

The Department of Posts is launching 24 Speed Post today (March 17, 2026). The service will be launched by Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister of Communications, and Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State…

Studies regularly evaluate the impact of renewable energy variability and peak-load requirements on the grid: Minister

Studies regularly evaluate the impact of renewable energy variability and peak-load requirements on the grid: Minister

17-03-2026 

In reply to a written question in the Rajya Sabha, the Minister of State in the Ministry Of Power, Shripad Naik on Monday( March 16,2026),revealed that records are in place showing Grid-readiness for Renewable energy.

Grid- readiness and…

Micro mobility highlights role of e‑bicycles in strengthening rural livelihoods

Micro mobility highlights role of e‑bicycles in strengthening rural livelihoods

17-03-2026 

The Union Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India, in collaboration with Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), organised a National Workshop on Promoting…

Painted Worlds-Voices from the Tribes Art Fest 2026

Painted Worlds-Voices from the Tribes Art Fest 2026

17-03-2026 

Between 3rd and 13th March 2026, the grounds of Travancore Palace in New Delhi came alive with creative energy filled with artists at work, visitors discovering tribal traditions, and the subtle scent of natural pigments in use. 

This…

CARA issues nationwide directions to strengthen adoption of child procedures

CARA issues nationwide directions to strengthen adoption of child procedures

17-03-2026 

The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), a statutory body under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, has issued three important Office Memorandums to all State Adoption Resource Agencies (SARAs) across States and…

Nominations for Padma Awards-2027 begins

Nominations for Padma Awards-2027 begins

16-03-2026 

The Padma Awards, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, are amongst the highest civilian awards of the country. Instituted in 1954, these Awards are announced on the occasion of the Republic Day every year. 

The Award…

Breaking News:‘Niveshak Shivir’ to be held in Bhubaneshwar to empower investors

Breaking News:‘Niveshak Shivir’ to be held in Bhubaneshwar to empower investors

16-03-2026 

The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), is organising a ‘Niveshak Shivir’…

'One Nation–One Card' functional in 11 metro projects and 11 bus corporations, enabling seamless travel in India

'One Nation–One Card' functional in 11 metro projects and 11 bus corporations, enabling seamless travel in India

16-03-2026 

Over the past eleven years, India has witnessed a remarkable expansion of its metro rail network, making it one of the largest in the world. From just a handful of operational lines in a few cities, the network has grown to cover more than twenty…

NHAI to Revise FASTag Annual Pass Fee from April 1, 2026

NHAI to Revise FASTag Annual Pass Fee from April 1, 2026

16-03-2026 

National Highways Authority of India has announced the revision of the applicable fee for the FASTag Annual Pass from the current Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 3,075for the Financial Year 2026–27. 

The increased fee will be…