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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Unveils Media and Broadcasting Initiatives

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23 Mar 2026

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, led by Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, has launched three new initiatives aimed at enhancing accessibility and promoting the digital content ecosystem in India. These include a National AI Skilling Initiative with YouTube, a new citizen creator platform called MyWAVES on WAVES OTT, and improved DD Free Dish access through in-built satellite tuners in TVs. These initiatives are aligned with supporting the 'Orange Economy' and building a skilled AI workforce in the media sector.

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Shri Anugraha Narayana Das Appointed as Controller General of Defence Accounts

Shri Anugraha Narayana Das, a seasoned officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service and alumnus of Utkal University and University of Ljubljana, has been appointed as the Controller General of Defence Accounts. With over 30 years of experience, he has held key positions in various ministries, significantly contributing to procurement

Ministry of Panchayati Raj Hosts Atmanirbhar Panchayat Workshop

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is organizing an outreach workshop on the Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme at the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Hyderabad. The initiative focuses on enhancing the financial independence of Panchayats through bankable projects and increased Own Source Revenue. The event will see participation from

Inauguration of Coastal Atmospheric Research Testbed at Andhra University

The Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, through its autonomous institute, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, has launched a Coastal Atmospheric Research Testbed at Andhra University in Visakhapatnam. This facility aims to enhance weather observation and model prediction under the Mission Mausam initiative by employing advanced meteorological instruments

Telangana to Host Record-Breaking Yoga Mahotsav 2026

Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) will hold the Yoga Mahotsav in Telangana on May 2, 2026, marking the countdown to the 12th International Day of Yoga. The event, set at Kanha Shanti Vanam near Hyderabad, aims to set a record for the maximum number of people practicing Bhujangasana,

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Shri Anugraha Narayana Das Appointed as Controller General of Defence Accounts

Ministry of Panchayati Raj Hosts Atmanirbhar Panchayat Workshop

Inauguration of Coastal Atmospheric Research Testbed at Andhra University

Telangana to Host Record-Breaking Yoga Mahotsav 2026