New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Saturday announced that the Department of Posts has launched drone‑based transmission of mail and parcels in Himachal Pradesh, reducing the transit time to just seven minutes from two hours. The initiative builds upon feedback received during Scindia’s interactions with Gramin Dak Sevaks and Postal Assistants, where the need for faster and more efficient connectivity in remote and difficult terrains was hig…
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New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday completed 4,399 days in office, becoming India’s longest-serving elected PM, with Union ministers hailing the milestone as a reflection of public trust in his leadership and highlighting the government’s reform, welfare and development initiatives over the past 12 years.Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal termed the occasion a historic day and said PM Modi’s leadership over the last 12 years had ushered in trans…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Union ministers on Tuesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 12-year tenure and highlighted the government’s achievements in welfare, infrastructure, financial inclusion and economic empowerment.Taking to social media platform X, the ministers said the past 12 years had ushered in a new era of development, public welfare and citizen-centric governance.Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal said India established new dimensions in service, good governa…
Shillong, June 4 (IANS) The 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council commenced in Shillong, Meghalaya, on Thursday with Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairing the high-level meeting attended by chief ministers, governors and senior officials from across the eight northeastern states.The plenary session, being held at the State Convention Centre in Shillong, is focusing on key issues related to regional development, connectivity, infrastructure, investment, tourism, power, education and …
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared an article authored by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia as Sikkim enters its 51st year of statehood. The Prime Minister noted that the article highlights Khangchendzonga, lauding it as the protector of the land, memory, and consciousness of Sikkim.“He highlights that the five treasures of Khangchendzonga continue to illuminate the state’s journey, paving the way for Viksit Sikkim 2047,” PM Modi wrote on X.The minister…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Union Minister for Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on Wednesday launched the Mizoram Ginger Mission, a Rs 189.79 crore convergence-led initiative for ginger cultivation and value chain development in the state. The Union Minister highlighted that while Geographical Indication-certified Mizo Ginger contains 6-8 per cent oleoresin, compared with the global average of around 3 per cent, farmers today receive only Rs 8-15 per kilogram…
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The renovated Andheri RS Post Office in Mumbai was inaugurated as a future‑ready Post Office under the Jan Sewa Connect initiative, an official statement said on Saturday.The upgraded facility features modern infrastructure and interiors, enhanced customer amenities, digital integration, efficient service delivery systems and strengthened branding and visual identity, the statement from Ministry of Communications said.Jan Sewa Connect is India Post’s flagship infrastr…
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Union Communications and Development of Northeastern Region Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia said on Monday that the inauguration of the new Gwalior-Delhi-Bengaluru air service by Akasa Air has given Gwalior a new flight of confidence, growth, and a bright future. The service, operated by Akasa Air, will run flights between Bengaluru, Delhi, and Gwalior on three additional days a week, according to a statement from Scindia.Until now, IndiGo flights operated only on Tuesda…
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Thursday lauded BSNL’s key financial and technical achievements, particularly the significant improvement in the average revenue per user (ARPU) to Rs 101 in FY 2025-26 from Rs 71 in the previous year, which represents a 42 per cent year-on-year growth.The minister chaired a meeting to review BSNL’s annual results for FY 2025-26 at the strategic review and planning meet held at Vigyan Bhawan here.During the pro…
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The government on Wednesday unveiled a revamped Rs 203 crore technology development and investment promotion (TDIP) Scheme for 2026–31, aimed at deepening India’s role in global telecom standard-setting, strengthening indigenous innovation and fast-tracking the development of next-generation technologies such as 6G.Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, released the revised guidelines, positioning the sch…