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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Reviews Crop Damage After Hailstorms
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has taken note of heavy rainfall and hailstorms causing crop damage in several states.
He directed officials to review the crop damage and gather infor
Social Justice Ministry Spends Record Rs. 11,810 Crore in FY26
The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment achieved its highest-ever expenditure of Rs. 11,810.82 crore in FY 2025-26, a 14% increase over the previous year.
Record expenditure was directed toward
India's Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems Detailed
The India Meteorological Department operates a multi-hazard early warning system providing district-level, color-coded impact forecasts for severe weather.
The National Centre for Seismology provides
MoES Enhances Weather Monitoring Network Across India
The Ministry of Earth Sciences employs advanced techniques like high-resolution models and AI to improve weather forecasting and climate monitoring.
The observation network includes manual and automat
MoES Details Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems for Himalayan States
The Ministry of Earth Sciences has developed a Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (MHEWS) with GIS-based decision support for weather hazards.
The Central Water Commission issues short-range flood fore
President Murmu Extends Easter Greetings to Nation
President Droupadi Murmu extends Easter greetings to all citizens, with a special focus on the Christian community in India and abroad.
The message emphasizes values of truth, love, compassion, sacrif
PM Modi Shares Sanskrit Verse on Education's Power
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasizing education as a powerful medium for life improvement, not just livelihood.
The Sanskrit verse states that an educated and pure int
Legislative Department Holds Swachhata Pakhwada Pledge Ceremony
The Legislative Department organized a pledge-taking ceremony for Swachhata Pakhwada 2026, administered by Secretary Dr. Rajiv Mani.
The event, held on April 2, 2026, was attended by officers, staff,
30 Tribal Skilling Centres Established Under DAJGUA Scheme
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs announced 30 Tribal Skilling Centres have been established across 30 districts under the DAJGUA scheme.
The centres have enrolled 22,768 beneficiaries in 1,131 batches,
Rajasthan FRA: 51,775 Titles Issued, 66,213 Rejected
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs reported 1,18,675 FRA claims in Rajasthan, with 51,775 titles issued and 66,213 rejected as of February 2026.
The state government reviewed 4,774 claims (4,740 individua
PIB Fact Check Unit Issued 2,900+ Fact Checks, Blocked 1,400+ URLs
The PIB Fact Check Unit has published over 2,900 fact checks and blocked over 1,400 URLs to combat misinformation.
The unit operates under the IT Rules, 2021, which provide a code of ethics and a thre
Prime Minister Shares Sanskrit Verse and Prayer to Lord Hanuman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit verse and a prayer to Lord Hanuman, highlighting the deity's devotion, strength, and dedication.
The Sanskrit verse praises Lord Hanuman's speed, strengt
PM Modi Extends Hanuman Jayanti Greetings
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on Hanuman Jayanti, wishing strength and wisdom for the nation's progress.
He posted greetings in Hindi and English on social media platform X, invoking
PIB Fact Check Unit Issued 2,900 Fact-Checks, Blocked 1,400 URLs
The PIB Fact Check Unit has published over 2,900 fact-checks to counter misinformation about the Central Government, verifying claims and publishing corrections.
During Operation Sindoor, the unit act
SSC Adds Exam Centers in West Bengal, Introduces Self-Slotting
SSC designates 7 cities in West Bengal as exam centers for Constable (GD) 2026 and CGL 2025 exams.
The commission has introduced a new 'self-slotting' facility for candidates to choose exam city, date
Ministry Reports 3.78 Million Senior Citizens Benefited in 5 Years
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment reported that 3.78 million senior citizens benefited from the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) over the last five financial years (FY 2020-21 to 2024-25
ECI Briefs Observers for Assembly Polls in Three States
ECI briefed 282 central observers for upcoming assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry to ensure free and fair polls.
Observers were instructed to enforce the model code of conduct, ensure
MoSPI Launches SDG Dashboard and Statistical Publications
MoSPI developed the India SDG Dashboard with the UN to monitor SDG indicators and the National Indicator Framework.
The ministry releases annual statistical publications from 2021 to 2025 on social an
Assessment of Additional EMRS: 723 Sanctioned, 499 Functional
The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs replied in Rajya Sabha on the status of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) and the assessment for additional schools.
As of now, 723 EMRS have been
Government Expands EMRS to 728 Schools for Tribal Education
Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram announced expansion of EMRS to 728 schools, with 723 sanctioned and 499 functional.
The EMRS scheme provides quality education to Scheduled Tribe students i
Ministry Details Tribal Welfare Schemes and Budgetary Outlays
Union Minister of State Shri. Durgadas Uikey, in a Rajya Sabha reply, detailed the Ministry of Tribal Affairs' welfare schemes for Scheduled Tribes.
Key initiatives include PM-JANMAN (₹24,104 cr for 7
Ministry of WCD Nodal for Juvenile Justice Act, Mission Vatsalya
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is the nodal agency for the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, implemented by States and UTs.
The Act establishes statutory structures like Child Welfare Committee
India's Cyclone Forecast Accuracy Improves 15-45% with Enhanced Systems
The Ministry of Earth Sciences reported a 15-45% improvement in cyclone forecast accuracy from 2023-2025 compared to 2020-2022.
Odisha has 39 manned observatories, 29 automated weather stations, and 1
Warangal Seismic Zone II, Covered by Hyderabad DWR
Warangal, Telangana, is in seismic Zone II with five automatic weather stations, but has no local Doppler weather radar.
The area is covered by Doppler radars in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, enabling
Amit Shah Pays Tribute to Sri Sri Shivakumara Swami
Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Sri Sri Sri Shivakumara Swami on his Jayanti via a social media post.
He praised the saint's life dedicated to compassion and education, and his transform
PM Modi Extends Utkala Dibasa Greetings, Praises Odisha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Utkala Dibasa greetings, emphasizing Odisha's cultural and spiritual heritage and the contributions of its people.
He praised Odia music, art, and literature for
PM Shares Sanskrit Verse on Lord Mahavira's Teachings
The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit verse on social media, inspired by Lord Mahavira's messages of truth and harmony.
The verse emphasizes truth, good conduct, and equality as per Lord Mahavira's tea
Smart Cities Mission Achieves 93% Project Completion
The Smart Cities Mission has achieved 93% completion of 8,063 projects and 100% completion of Integrated Command and Control Centers (ICCCs), as per a NITI Aayog report.
The Ministry of Housing and Ur
Ministry of Culture Outlines Cultural Diplomacy Initiatives
The Ministry of Culture promotes Indian arts globally via cultural agreements, exchange programs, and participation in multilateral forums like G20 and BRICS.
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations
PM Modi Honors Shyamji Krishna Varma on Death Anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on his death anniversary via a post on X.
The tribute acknowledged Varma's revolutionary ideas and role in India's fre
PM Modi Shares Sanskrit Verse, Honors Freedom Fighter
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit verse and paid tribute to freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
The Prime Minister stated that the life of Shyamji Kri
Railway Minister Reviews Performance, Emphasizes Passenger Experience
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed railway performance, highlighting a historic reduction in accidents and record freight loading.
The Minister emphasized improving passenger experience, station
PIB Fact Check Unit Counters Misinformation with Over 2,900 Fact Checks
The PIB Fact Check Unit has published over 2,900 fact checks to combat misinformation, including AI-generated deepfakes and fake news.
During Operation Sindoor, the unit identified and acted against 1
PIB Fact Check Unit Issued 2,913 Fact Checks, Blocked 1,400+ URLs
The PIB Fact Check Unit has published 2,913 fact-checks to counter misinformation and blocked over 1,400 URLs under Operation Sindoor.
The unit operates across social media platforms and encourages pu
Govt Supports Film Ecosystem via DCDFC, NFDC, and Co-Productions
The government supports the film ecosystem through the 100% centrally funded DCDFC scheme, fostering cinematic excellence and generating employment for local technicians, artists, and service provider
Rajya Sabha Hosts Special Screening of Patriotic Film Azad Bharath
The Rajya Sabha Secretariat organized a special screening of the patriotic film 'Azad Bharath' for Members of Parliament and government officials at the Parliament Library Building.
Union Minister Pra
Government Supports Film Ecosystem via NFDC and PPP
The government's DCDFC scheme provides full funding for film production via NFDC, supporting regional cinema and generating employment across India.
The WAVES 2025 summit in Mumbai aimed to position I
Lok Sabha Releases Murals Book by Sudha Murthy
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan released a coffee table book by Sudha Murthy on Parliament murals.
The book 'Tides of Time' uses murals to depict India's history and i
Government Launches Regional Agriculture Conferences Across India
The Ministry of Agriculture announces a series of regional conferences to review agricultural schemes and policies.
The first conference will be in Jaipur on April 7, 2026, for the Western Region, fol
India, Malawi Discuss Power Cooperation at Bharat Electricity Summit
Indian and Malawian energy ministers met on the sidelines of the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 to discuss bilateral energy cooperation.
The ministers discussed enhancing cooperation in renewable ener
Thakur Infraprojects Appeals Security Clearance Rejection
The Supreme Court is hearing a petition by Thakur Infraprojects challenging the denial of security clearance by the Union of India.
The Court has directed the Union to produce confidential files for r
BBMP Appeals Property Tax Case to Supreme Court
Supreme Court hears BBMP's appeal against Karnataka HC order on property tax.
Case involves municipal tax assessments by Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike.
Court lists matter for further hearing on A
PIB Fact Check Unit Issued 2,900+ Fact-Checks, Blocked 1,400+ URLs
The Press Information Bureau's Fact Check Unit has published over 2,900 fact-checks to combat misinformation about the Central Government.
During Operation Sindoor, the unit identified false narrative
Supreme Court Hears Bank Guarantee Case: Municipal Corp vs Parag Construction
The Supreme Court (Registrar) heard a case between Municipal Corporation of Gr. Bombay and Parag Construction regarding a bank guarantee.
The court noted the respondent filed an extended bank guarante
Supreme Court Hears MCD Special Leave Petition
The Supreme Court heard a special leave petition filed by Municipal Corporation of Delhi against Desh Deepak and another respondent on 24 March 2026.
The court directed the petitioner to file fresh pa