India, July 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has announced a nationwide National Mass Pledge Against Drug Abuse on 18 August 2026 to mark the 6th anniversary of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA). The Ministry aims to mobilise citizens and all stakeholders through both physical and online participation across the country. A high-level coordination meeting chaired by Dr. Sandeep Rewaji Rathod, Joint Secretary (Drug Preve...
India, July 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant milestone for skill development and industrial workforce transformation, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, announced the approval of the Surat ITI Cluster, Gujarat, during his visit to ITI Surat today, under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITI...
India, July 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major policy initiative aimed at strengthening India's maritime services ecosystem and enhancing the country's competitiveness in global shipping, the Government has exempted units established in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), GIFT City, Gandhinagar, from the licensing requirement under Section 11 of the Coastal Shipping Act, 2025 for chartering foreign vessels for EXIM and international trade operations. ...
India, July 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and IP Australia have entered into an Agreement on access to CSIR's Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (CSIR-TKDL) during the 3rd India-Australia Annual Summit held in Melbourne, Australia, on 9 July 2026. The Agreement was concluded in the presence of the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, and the Hon'ble Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. Anthony Albanese...
India, July 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards strengthening locomotive maintenance infrastructure, Indian Railways has approved a project worth Rs.175 crore for creation of additional homing facilities for 250 three phase electric locomotives at the High Horse Power (HHP) Diesel Shed, Raipur, under South East Central Railway (SECR). Homing refers to the assignment of a locomotive to a designated locomotive shed, which serves as its primary mainte...
India, July 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Kolkata Metro achieved a significant milestone with the successful breakthrough of Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) 'Durga' at Purple Line of Kolkata Metro, marking the completion of one of the underground tunnel drives between Khidderpore and Victoria on the Joka-Esplanade Metro Corridor. The breakthrough, achieved today, is a key step towards strengthening Kolkata's urban mass transit network and advancing one of the city's most impor...
India, July 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ethanol Supply Year Blending Percentage / Status ESY 2020-21 ~8.1% ESY 2021-22 10.0% ESY 2022-23 12.1% ESY 2023-24 14.60% ESY 2024-25 19.20% ESY 2025-26(Nov-June 2026) 20% Feed Stock Ethanol Supply Year (Price in Rs.) 21-22 22-23 23-24 24-25 25-26 (Provisional) C - Molasses 46.66 49.41 56.28 57.97 57.97 B - Molasses 59.08 60.73 60.73 60.73 60.73 Sugarcane Juice/Sugar/Syrup 63.45 65.61 65.61 65.6...
India, July 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's diversity is reflected not only in its society but also in its governance systems, making continuous learning, exchange of best practices and adaptive leadership essential for building the next generation of public administration, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energ...
India, July 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Mandatory settlement through TReDS: All operating Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) must route the settlement of invoices for goods and services procured from MSMEs through TReDS platforms authorised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Transparency and accountability: Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) shall disclose details of MSME invoices routed and settled through TReDS as specified by the RBI and obtain a statu...
India, July 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Responding to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's call during the 135th edition of Mann Ki Baat to sustain the momentum of #CatchTheRain movement, Balod district of Chhattisgarh has emerged as a remarkable example of community-driven water conservation under Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) 2.0. With active participation of Gram Panchayats, local communities and the district administration, Balod has implemented a wide range of ra...