Government Of India

Centre forms 3-member panel to review pharma marketing code, enforcement

The three-member committee will assess the effectiveness of the UCPMP, examine enforcement mechanisms and recommend measures to curb unethical pharmaceutical marketing practices

Centre sets sugar diversion for ethanol at zero in 2026-27 tender

India has directed oil marketing companies to exclude sugar-based ethanol from the 2026-27 tender, setting sugar diversion at zero amid concerns over domestic sugar supplies and record-high prices.

India's current account deficit narrows to $5.2 billion in August: RBI data

India's current account deficit narrowed to $5.2 billion in August from $6.1 billion a year ago, while strong banking capital inflows helped the BoP post a $45.4 billion surplus

Govt forms Ramesh Chand-led panel to examine sugarcane farmers' demands

The panel will review sugarcane farmers' returns, the minimum selling price of sugar, recovery testing and deductions in mechanically harvested cane

Govt tightens sugar stock limit despite 15% fall in prices since August

Dealers can hold sugar for only 15 days from October 15 to November 30, while Kolkata and its extended metropolitan areas, along with Assam, have a 2,000-quintal limit

UPSC NDA 2 result 2026 expected soon: Check date, link and steps here

UPSC will soon announce the NDA 2 result 2026 at upsc.gov.in for the exams conducted on Sept 13. Candidates can check the results on upsc.gov.in in PDF format, listing qualified candidates

India's Ayush market could reach $213 billion by 2030: Primus Partners

Primus Partners says integrating Ayush into public health systems, insurance and primary care could help expand India's market to $213 billion by 2030 from $43 billion now

'Reforms Utsav': Centre plans 1,639 events to celebrate 1,300 reforms

Centre plans a three-month 'Reforms Utsav' from October 2 to showcase more than 1,300 reforms through over 1,600 nationwide outreach events

Brics Summit 2026: Metro services to start early at 6 am on September 13

Delhi Metro will start services at 6 am on all lines on Sunday, September 13, amid traffic restrictions and diversions in Delhi for the BRICS Summit

Brics Summit 2026: What is open and closed in Delhi from Sept 11-13?

Delhi is set to host the Brics Summit 2026 on September 12-13, with preparations in full swing. Tight security and traffic restrictions are expected across the national capital

School Holidays 2026: From Raksha Bandhan to Eid, check upcoming holidays

Upcoming School Holidays: Students have several festive holidays coming up in August and September, including Onam, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami and Ganesh Chaturthi. Check the complete state-wise list

Independence Day 2026: How to upload Har Ghar Tiranga selfie & certificate

As India gets ready to celebrate its 80th Independence Day on Aug 15, the Govt of India has declared that 'Har Ghar Tiranga' 2026 will be marked from August 9 to August 17, 2026

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: How to watch online and download PPC certificate?

PM Modi is holding 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' with students, teachers and guardians nationwide today, on Feb 6 at 10 am. This year, the event has set a new record with over 4.5 cr registrations

PM Surya Ghar scheme benefits 2.8 mn households, ₹16,000 cr disbursed: Govt

Over 28 lakh households have benefited under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana as of January 2026, with disbursement of Rs 16,061.12 crore as central financial assistance, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. The government is also strengthening global partnerships to advance renewable energy, storage and grid integration, Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. Naik informed the House that since the launch of the scheme in February 2024, total 22,65,521 roof top solar (RTS) systems have been installed across the country, benefitting 28,24,518 households with disbursement of Rs 16,061.12 crore as central financial assistance till January 30, 2026. Under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, it has been estimated that RTS installation in 1 crore households may produce renewable electricity of 1,000 billion units, which may result in reduction of 720 million tonne of CO2 equivalent emission during the 25 years of lifeti

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: How to apply for 28,740 posts online

India Post has opened the application window for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026, inviting applications for 28,740 vacancies across 23 postal circles through indiapostgdsonline.gov.in

AI to replace repetitive jobs, create new opportunities: Science advisor

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a disruptive technology and will replace a lot of repetitive jobs, but will also create new opportunities and India has to be prepared for this realignment, the government's top science advisor said. In an interview with PTI ahead of the AI Impact Summit, Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India, said efforts are on to train the youth in this area of emerging technology. Sood also said the government is also establishing more AI and data labs in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities to provide hands-on exposure to tools, data-set and problem-solving environments. "It's a new disruptive technology. Now, whenever a new technology comes, there is a job realignment. But at the same time, new jobs will open up," the top scientist said, citing the introduction of computers in the 1990s. "I see a huge future but people have to be ready for this change. In the 1990s, we never thought that all reservations would be done through a computer.

77th Republic Day 2026 parade details, theme, chief guests, and more

The occasion carries added significance this year as India commemorates 150 years of its national song, Vande Mataram, infusing the ceremony with heightened historical and emotional meaning

JEECUP 2026 registration begins today for UP Polytechnic; exams from May 15

JEECUP will begin the application process for the JEECUP 2026 session today, Jan 15, 2026. The notification says that the exams will be held from May 15 to 22, 2026

PM-Kisan 2026 update: Farmer ID, e-KYC now mandatory for 22nd instalment

As the government prepares to release the 22nd PM-KISAN instalment, farmers must now complete e-KYC and obtain a mandatory Farmer ID to remain eligible for upcoming payments in 2026

Govt rolls out ₹7.3K cr schemes to boost MSME financing over six years

Government launches ₹7,295-crore interest subvention and collateral support schemes to ease trade finance access for MSME exporters over FY26-31