Ministry of Earth Sciences and NIOT Host Industry Outreach Workshop on Deep Sea Mining to Secure India's Critical Mineral Future

India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), in association with Knowledge Partner EY and NITI Aayog, convened a high-level Industry Outreach Workshop on "Deep Sea Mining - Business Opportunities and Strategic Importance" at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The landmark event brought together global and domestic policymakers, regulators, technology developers, resear...


Union Minister of State for Education, Shri Jayant Chaudhary says that literacy and education must be reimagined as instruments of empowerment and active citizenship

India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, today said that ULLAS was empowering learners with confidence, dignity and opportunities for meaningful participation in society. He added that the values of risk-taking and creativity must be inculcated in children to build a strong nation. The Minister was speaking at the national-level...


STPI Organises Electropreneur Summit 2026 at IIIT-Delhi

India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), a premier S&T organization under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), organized the STPI Electropreneur Summit 2026 at IIIT-Delhi. The summit brought together government leadership, academic pioneers, and industry stalwarts to deliberate on expanding India's Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) footprint. A key highlight of the event was the launch o...


7th India-Japan Joint Working Group Meeting on Forests held at Bengaluru

India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 7th Meeting of the India-Japan Joint Working Group (JWG) on cooperation in the field of forests was held in Bengaluru, on 8th September 2026. The Indian delegation was led by Shri Ramesh Kumar Pandey, Additional Director General (Forests), MoEFCC, Government of India, while the Japanese delegation was led by Mr. Shimizu Kotaro, Deputy Director General, Forestry Agency, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Government...


DAHD Strengthens Surveillance, Vaccination and Disease-Control Measures to Contain Lumpy Skin Disease

India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Government of India, has taken proactive measures to strengthen the prevention, surveillance and control of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in the country. The Department is closely coordinating with States/UTs to assess the disease situation and ensure timely implementation of vaccination and other disease-control measures. During the recent review, States/UTs were advised to ensur...


India highlights major expansion of medical, nursing and allied healthcare workforce; reaffirms commitment to equitable access to specialized care for rural, tribal and underserved populations at WHO RC79

India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, participated in the Ministerial Roundtable on "Human Resources for Health: Equity in Specialized Care" held during the 79th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia (RC79) in Timor-Leste. The Roundtable brought together Health Ministers and senior representatives of Member States of the WHO South-East Asia Region to deliberate on strengthening ...


President of India to Present 72nd National Film Awards at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat on 22 September

India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 72nd National Film Awards will be presented by the President of India on 22 September 2026 at Ekta Nagar (Kevadia), Gujarat. The ceremony will bring together filmmakers, actors, technicians and other artists from across the country to celebrate outstanding achievements in Indian cinema for the year 2024. Instituted in 1954, the National Film Awards are country's most prestigious honours for excellence in cinema. Over seven de...


Appointment of Judges and Additional Judges in Chhattisgarh High Court and Gauhati High Court

India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. Name of the recommendee (S/Shri) Details Santosh Sharma, Judicial Officer Appointed as Judges of Chhattisgarh High Court Smt. Sushma Sawant, Judicial Officer Sudhir Kumar, Judicial Officer Nchumbemo Mozhui, Advocate Appointed as Additional Judges of Gauhati High Court Smt. Helen Dawngliani, Judicial Officer In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, in consultation with Chief Justice of India...


Union Minister of State for MSME Sushri Shobha Karandlaje to inaugurate Technology Centre at Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka

India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Hon'ble Minister of State for the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, will inaugurate the Technology Centre at Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka, on 10 September 2026. The inauguration ceremony will be graced by Shri Krishna Byre Gowda, Minister for Greater Bengaluru Development and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Karnataka, and Shri Vijayanand Kashappanavar, Minister ...


Bi-layered single-piece dental implant reduces the need for surgical interventions

India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Researchers have developed a bi-layered structure integrating titanium alloy and zirconia components for dental applications that enhances durability, interfacial stability, and biocompatibility while reducing surgical complexity. Traditional dental implants consist of three components: a fixture embedded in the jawbone, an abutment connecting the fixture and crown, and the crown itself. These multi-component assemblies are suscep...