India, Sept. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh today called for greater awareness and outreach about Rs 1 Lakh Crore "Research, Development and Innovation Fund" (RDI Fund) among stakeholders so that the right kind of applicants understand its purpose, eligibility and the process for availing support. Addressing the 30th Foundation Day of the Technology Development Board (TDB), Dr. Jitendra Singh said that the focus sho...
India, Sept. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "Our goal must be to build an inclusive society where a person is recognised not by their disability, but by their abilities, talent, competence and potential," said Dr. Virendra Kumar, Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment, today, underscoring the need to move beyond a welfare-centric approach towards one that recognises and nurtures the capabilities and potential of persons with disabilities. He was speaking at the sign...
India, Sept. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For students from economically marginalised families, pursuing advanced education and research can be difficult without a steady source of financial support. Timely fellowship assistance can provide the stability needed to continue academic work and progress towards a professional career. Demonstrating the impact of support under the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) Scheme, Shri Mallela Pruthvi Raju, a 34-ye...
India, Sept. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission (RKM), at Ramakrishna Mission, in National Capital today. The aim of signing of MoU is to implement 'Creating Intergenerational Bonding', a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening the emotional and cultural connection among childre...
India, Sept. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Chetan Kumar Kaushik, a 32-year-old resident of Sahibabad in Ghaziabad district, Uttar Pradesh, has transformed years of financial hardship into a journey of self-reliance and dignity. Educated up to the 12th standard, Chetan provides sewer and septic tank suction services in the Mohan Nagar and Sahibabad areas under Nagar Nigam Ghaziabad's Mohan Nagar Zone. For years, sanitation-related work remained Chetan's primary source of li...
India, Sept. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC), under the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, organised 'SAMAVESH UTSAV' at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in National Capital today. More than 700 beneficiaries from De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic (DNT) communities including community leaders and artisans from across the country, participated in the programme. Th...
India, Sept. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, has launched the theme for Adoption Awareness 2026, reinforcing its commitment to promoting legal, safe, transparent and child-centric adoption across the country. The theme for Adoption Awareness 2026 is: Legal Adoption. Safe Childhood. Secure Future. Say No to Illegal Adoption! The theme was formally launche...
India, Sept. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the basis of the result of the written part of the Combined Medical Services Examination 2026 held by the UPSC on 2nd August, 2026, the candidates with the under mentioned Roll Numbers have qualified for Interview/Personality Test. 2. The candidature of these candidates is PROVISIONAL subject to their being found eligible in all respects. The candidates would be required to produce the original certificates in support of their ...
India, Sept. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For centuries, the Ganga has been woven into India's civilisation, culture and everyday life. It has nurtured communities, supported livelihoods and inspired traditions across generations. Over time, however, growing cities, pollution and unplanned urbanisation placed increasing pressure on the river. This highlighted the need to strengthen its ecological health and people's relationship with it. Reviving the Ganga, therefore, call...
India, Sept. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's economy began 2026-27 on a strong note, with real GDP growth accelerating to 7.8% in Q1, riding on manufacturing and services, while real GVA rose 8.2%. Investments rose by 11.9%; household consumption grew 7.1% and exports grew by 12.0%. This momentum continued into July, with industrial production up 6.7%, while cumulative merchandise and services exports during April-July rose 13.16% year-on-year. Credit to industry and ...