Vice-President Expresses Deep Grief Over the Tragic Stampede at Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple in Srikakulam District

India, Nov. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, has expressed deep anguish over the tragic stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple at Kashibugga in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. Describing the loss of lives in the unfortunate incident as extremely distressing, the Vice-President said he was deeply pained by the tragedy. He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy reco...


Coal India Limited Celebrates 50 Glorious Years of Nation Building

India, Nov. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Coal India Limited (CIL), a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Coal, is marking a momentous milestone - completing 50 years of its establishment. CIL stepped into its 51st year of foundation on 1st November 2025. Established on 1st November 1975, CIL was formed as the apex holding company of the nationalized coking coal mines (1971) and non-coking coal mines (1973). With a dedicated workforce of over 2.2 lakh ...


Prime Minister addresses the Brahma Kumaris at the inauguration of Shanti Shikhar - Meditation Centre at Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh

India, Nov. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Brahma Kumaris at the inauguration of "Shanti Shikhar", a modern centre for spiritual learning, peace, and meditation at Nava Raipur in Chhattisgarh today. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister remarked that today is a very special day as Chhattisgarh completes 25 years of its formation. He highlighted that along with Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand have also completed 2...


A major milestone for Haj pilgrims: A new Haj house coming up in Navi Mumbai

India, Nov. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Mumbai will soon see a new Haj House coming up at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. The project marks a major step forward in the ongoing efforts of the Ministry of Minority Affairs to modernise Haj infrastructure and provide improved facilities for pilgrims. Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs, conducted a site visit to the proposed location of the new Haj House at Kharghar, accompanied by the officials from th...


Nationwide "Run for Unity" by DEPwD Institutions Unites India on Sardar Patel's 150th Birth Anniversary

India, Nov. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel - observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) - through a series of "Run for Unity" events, pledge ceremonies, and cultural programmes across its institutions. The celebrations reflected the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha...


Prime Minister extends greetings on Kannada Rajyotsava

India, Nov. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended greetings to the people of Karnataka on the occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava. Shri Modi said that the day celebrates the spirit of excellence and industrious nature that the people of Karnataka are known for, as well as the state's outstanding culture reflected in its literature, art, music and more. He remarked that Karnataka embodies the spirit of progress rooted in wisdom and pra...


Jyotiraditya Scindia lays foundation stone for Integrated Sohra Tourism Circuit under PM-DevINE

India, Nov. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, today laid the foundation stone for the Integrated Sohra Circuit Development under the Prime Minister's Development Initiative for North Eastern Region (PM-DevINE) scheme and launched multiple DoNER projects worth Rs.233 crore in the presence of Chief Minister of Meghalaya Shri Conrad Sangma, senior state officials, and tourism s...


CMPDI Champions Sustainability and Heritage with 'Fawn to Adult Deer' Sculpture and Sohrai Art Transformations under Special Campaign 5.0

India, Nov. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of Special campaign 5.0 Central Mine Planning and Design Institute(CMPDI) made a unique art "Fawn to Adult Deer" Sculpture under Waste to Art initiative, depicting lifecycle of deer through 6 forms from playful fawn to majestic adult representing, the natural growth lifecycle, family life cycle and thriving wildlife heritage of Jharkhand made entirely from recycled materials sourced from CMPDI premises. In addition, CMPDI a...


VICE ADMIRAL GURCHARAN SINGH, AVSM, NM ASSUMES CHARGE AS THE CHIEF OF PERSONNEL OF THE INDIAN NAVY

India, Nov. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh, AVSM, NM assumed charge as the Chief of Personnel of the Indian Navy, on 01 Nov 2025. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy (Khadakwasla), he was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 Jul 1990. The Flag Officer has held several appointments, both afloat and ashore. As a specialist in Gunnery and Missiles, he has served onboard Indian Naval Ships Ranjit and Prahar. He has the distinction of bein...


CSIR-CDRI Hosts the 53rd Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Memorial Tournament (Indoor Zonal-II)

India, Nov. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Staff Club of CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow inaugurated the 53rd Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Memorial Tournament (SSBMT-2025), Indoor Zonal-II, amidst great enthusiasm and sporting spirit. The tournament, being held from 31st October to 3rd November 2025, brings together players and sports enthusiasts from various CSIR laboratories across the northern region to celebrate fitness, teamwork, and camaraderie. T...