Simplify science communication by adopting a storytelling approach, says Minister Dr Jitendra Singh

India, Nov. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh today chaired a brainstorming session on "Effective Government Communication" with Secretaries and senior officials of the Ministries and Departments under his charge. The meeting, held here today, focuse...


Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan to visit Kollam-Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), from November 3 to November 4, 2025

India, Nov. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, will undertake a two-day visit to Kerala, from November 3 to November 4, 2025. This will be the Vice President's maiden visit to Kerala after assuming office. During the visit, the Vice-President will grace the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Fatima Mata National College in Kollam, as the Chief Guest, on November 3, 2025. Fatima Mata National College, one of the leading higher ...


MoSPI signs MoU with IICA to develop a Comprehensive SDG Alignment Framework integrating National, State, ESG, and CSR indicators towards the vision of Viksit Bharat

India, Nov. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on 31st October 2025 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. It envisions developing a Comprehensive SDG Alignment Framework, integrating National, State, ESG and CSR indicators to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat. At IICA...


Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu inaugurates creche facility at Udaan Bhawan

India, Nov. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Rammohan Naidu, has inaugurated a newly established Creche Facility at Udaan Bhawan, New Delhi. The initiative marks a significant step towards fostering a more inclusive, supportive, and employee-friendly workplace within the Ministry. At the inauguration ceremony, children greeted the Minister with flowers. Following the inauguration, Shri Rammohan Naidu viewed the creche area, its equipment...


SECL Leads the Way in Best Practices under Special Campaign 5.0

India, Nov. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under the Special Campaign 5.0. South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a leading subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has set new benchmarks in cleanliness, sustainability, and inclusivity. Through innovative waste management, recycling, women empowerment, and mechanised cleaning initiatives, SECL has demonstrated how a major coal producer can lead by example in environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Solid and Liquid ...


Shri Vishvajit Sahay takes charge as Controller General of Defence Accounts

India, Nov. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Bringing over three decades of experience in defence finance and public administration, Shri Vishvajit Sahay, a 1990-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), assumed charge as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) on November 01, 2025. An alumnus of St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi, Shri Vishvajit Sahay has served in several key positions in the Government of India, including Additional Sec...


Shri Raj Kumar Arora takes over as Financial Advisor (Defence Services)

India, Nov. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Raj Kumar Arora, a 1990-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), assumed the charge of Financial Advisor (Defence Services) [FADS] on November 1, 2025. Shri Arora has vast experience in the areas of defence acquisition, financial policy, accounting, audit, budgeting and personnel management. Prior to his present appointment, he was serving as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA). He has earlie...


Survey of India's National Geo Platform - Spatially Enabling Digital India

India, Nov. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major initiative to strengthen India's National Geospatial Ecosystem and implement the vision of the National Geospatial Policy, 2022, Survey of India (SoI), Government of India, has entered into an agreement with C.E. Info Systems Pvt. Ltd. for the development of a state-of-the-art National Geo-Spatial Platform. The platform will serve as a unified digital infrastructure for aggregating, harmonizing and disseminating authentic...


DRI foils high-value smuggling bid of cocaine in coffee; Rs.47 crore narcotics seized at Mumbai airport, five arrested

India, Nov. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major blow to international drug trafficking networks, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 4.7 kg of cocaine, valued at approximately Rs.47 crore in the illicit market, from a female passenger arriving from Colombo at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai. Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officers intercepted the passenger shortly after her arrival and subjected her baggage ...


Dr. Mandaviya calls for citizen-centric, technology-driven social security system on EPFO Foundation Day

India, Nov. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) celebrated its 73rd Foundation Day at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, today. The event was graced by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, as Chief Guest. Ms. Vandana Gurnani, Secretary (Labour & Employment), Shri Ramesh Krishnamurthi, Central Provident Fund Commissioner (CPFC), Members of the Central Board of Trustees (CBT), senior off...