Day: 13 April 2026

# Emphasises accessibility, equal opportunities, and stronger policy support for women with disabilities Parul Singh, Delhi State President of the Para Olympic Committee, attended the Nari Shakti Vandan programme at Vigyan Bhawan, where she represented the para sports community and wider para society. The event, addressed by Narendra Modi, was attended by key leaders including Annapurna Devi, Union Minister for Women and Child Development; Rekha Gupta, Chief Minister of Delhi; and Lok Sabha MPs Bansuri Swaraj and Kamaljeet Sehrawat. The programme focused on strengthening women’s participation in governance and nation-building.…

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SĀDHANA Saptah 2026 has achieved a significant milestone, recording over 3.18 crore course completions, reflecting a nearly tenfold increase under the government’s flagship capacity-building programme, Mission Karmayogi.   Officials said the remarkable growth highlights the increasing adoption of digital learning and continuous skill development among government officials across departments. The initiative aims to transform the capacity of civil servants through a structured, competency-driven approach to training.   The week-long event witnessed enthusiastic participation from officials at various levels, with a strong focus on enhancing domain knowledge, behavioural competencies and functional…

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In a major push towards inclusive growth and national integration, Indian Railways has accelerated investments aimed at strengthening last-mile connectivity and extending services to the country’s poorest and previously unserved regions.   Officials said the focus is on expanding rail infrastructure to remote and underserved areas, ensuring that economic opportunities and essential services reach every corner of the nation. The ongoing initiatives include new line construction, electrification, station modernisation and capacity augmentation across key corridors.   The Railways’ strategy aligns with the broader vision of building a self-reliant and connected…

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 India Adds 50 GW in Just 14 Months, Crosses 150 GW Milestone India has achieved its fastest-ever addition of 50 GW of solar capacity in just 14 months, reaching the landmark 150 GW milestone. This marks a significant acceleration compared to the 11 years it took to reach the first 50 GW, followed by nearly three years to scale up to 100 GW. Commenting on this achievement, National Solar Energy Federation of India CEO Subrahmanyam Pulipaka said, “Solar energy was projected to reach 280–300 GW to support India’s 500 GW…

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