India, July 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), through the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), concluded its participation at Bharat Tex 2026 today, showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit, craftsmanship and enterprise of rural women associated with Self Help Groups (SHGs). Over the four-day event, the Ministry's pavilion served as a platform for Lakhpati Didis from across the country to engage with b...
India, July 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To strengthen science, technology and innovation (STI)-driven interventions for sustainable and inclusive development in the Kargil region, CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR), Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (National Coordinating Institution-IIT Delhi); Regional Coordinating Institution-IIT Jammu; and Participating Institution-Government Degree College, Kargil, jointly organised a one day meet on "S...
India, July 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Researchers have revealed a hidden connection between the Sun's surface and its upper layers making fresh inroads to understanding space weather that affect satellites, communication systems, navigation networks and even power grids on Earth. For many years, scientists have known that the Sun has a slow but steady flow of hot gas, or plasma, that moves from its equator toward the poles. This movement, known as the meridional flow,...
India, July 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Researchers have designed a new porous organic anode material for more efficient lithium-ion batteries with improved energy storage capacity. As demand for energy storage for electric vehicles, smartphones, laptops, and renewable energy continues to grow, there is an increasing need for batteries that can be charged quickly without compromising lifespan. To address this challenge, the researchers from Indian Association for the Cu...
India, July 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Reinforcing its commitment to expanding quality apprenticeship opportunities and strengthening youth employability in the North-Eastern Region (NER), the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched the Extension of the Special Intervention for Promotion of Apprenticeship in the North-Eastern Region (NER) under the Prime Minister's National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS) for FY 2026-27, to be implem...
India, July 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 12th Meeting of the National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS) was held on July 17, 2026 under the Chairmanship of Chairman Central Water Commission, at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath, New Delhi. The meeting was attended by official members of ten central ministries/departments, seven States, two dam safety experts in addition to all Head of State Dam Safety Organisations and other special invitees. In the inaugural remar...
India, July 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment continues to strengthen the socio-economic empowerment of Scheduled Caste communities through the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY). The flagship scheme aims to reduce poverty, create sustainable livelihood opportunities, improve infrastructure in Scheduled Caste-dominated villages and promote inclusive development through a technology-enabled and outcome-oriente...
India, July 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The first three days of Bharat Tex 2026 have transformed Bharat Mandapam into the epicentre of the global textile and apparel industry, witnessing an overwhelming response from domestic and international stakeholders. The world's largest integrated textile event has recorded exceptionally high visitor footfall, vibrant business activity, extensive buyer-seller engagements, and dynamic knowledge exchange, reaffirming India's emergen...
India, July 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The two day National Commission for Women's (NCW) National Awareness Programme on The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 began today at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi, was the Chief Guest on the occasion.Organised by the National Commission for Women, the programme brought together senior government officials, legal ...
India, July 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) organised the MY Bharat National Youth Volunteers Convention at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow, bringing together nearly 1500+ MY Bharat Youth Volunteers from across Uttar Pradesh. The convention aimed at strengthening youth leadership, volunteerism and community engagement while equipping volunteers to actively contribute ...