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Department of Pharmaceuticals Organises Webinar On AI-Driven Innovations  on Day 3 of Sādhana Saptah 2026

India, April 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The webinar highlighted the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the pharmaceutical value chain, spanning drug discovery, development, and regulatory science. The session was addressed by Prof. Manoj Kumar, Professor, Department of Pharmacoinformatics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali. Officers and staff of the Department actively participated in the session. Th...


Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment posts highest-ever expenditure in FY 2025-26

India, April 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, has achieved its highest-ever expenditure of Rs. 11,810.82 crore during the financial year 2025-26, as informed by Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar. This represents a nearly 14% increase over the expenditure of Rs. 10,409.00 crore incurred in FY 2024-25, reflecting the Department's strong focus on timely uti...


Sādhana Saptah Day 4: Key Highlights of Tradition-Focused Webinars

India, April 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 4th April, New Delhi: The fourth day of Sādhana Saptah 2026 will focus on Tradition, with expert-led webinars scheduled for 5 April 2026. The sessions will explore Indian Knowledge Systems, and insights on how traditional wisdom can guide contemporary governance. The Department of Posts will also present a webinar on leadership, management and ethics from Indic Knowledge Systems. Key Highlights of the Day (5th April, 2026): ...


CDS General Anil Chauhan Reviews Operational Readiness of Chinar Corps

India, April 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan visited the strategically important areas under Chinar Corps, Srinagar on April 04, 2026. During the visit CDS reviewed the security landscape and operational posture along LoC in North Kashmir and commended the formation's exemplary operational preparedness, doctrinal coherence and resolute professionalism. At Baramulla, he was briefed on Future Force Application & Technology Infu...


Vice-President Addresses 3rd Convocation Ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi Central University in Motihari, Bihar

India, April 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, addressed the 3rd Convocation Ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi Central University at Motihari, East Champaran, Bihar today. The Vice-President noted that Champaran holds a special place in India's history, as it was here that Mahatma Gandhi transformed from a barrister into a mass leader rooted in India's villages, and the Champaran Satyagraha awakened the conscience of the nation t...


Universal Parsi Registration Drive Sees Enthusiastic Response in Mumbai

India, April 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Universal Parsi Registration Drive special facilitation camp, organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs with support from the Bombay Parsi Panchayat in Mumbai, witnessed an overwhelming response today. Around 300 fresh registrations were completed on the Jiyo Parsi portal during the camp, marking a significant step towards strengthening outreach within the community. Jiyo Parsi is a flagship Central Sector Scheme of the Go...


Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy Calls for Unity Beyond Politics to Drive Development in Karnataka at inaugural programme of  Sainik School at Sindhanur of Raichur district in Karnataka, Boost to Defence-Oriented Education

India, April 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The newly established Sainik School at the Shri Krishnadevaraya Education Society in Sindhanur town of Raichur district of Karnataka was inaugurated by Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries, H. D. Kumaraswamy, along with Union Minister of State for Defence Shri Sanjay Seth and Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh.The inauguration ceremony, held on Saturday, marked a significant step towards strengthening defence-oriented edu...


"International Diabetes Federation" President-elect calls on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh; discusses indigenous biosimilar Insulin production and diabetes related indigenous biomanufacturing prospects

India, April 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "International Diabetes Federation" (IDF) President-elect, Dr Niti Pall, currently on India visit, called on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, who is also a noted Professor of Medicine & Diabetes, and among other things, discussed indigenous biosimilar Insulin production as well as Diabetes related indigenous biomanufacturing prospects. The meeting underscored the importance of strengthening India's capabilities in insulin manufac...


Indian Railways Approves Rs.398.36 Crore Optical Fibre Cable Backbone Project for Ahmedabad and Ratlam Divisions

India, April 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 1456 RKm in Ahmedabad Division 473 RKm in Ratlam Division Indian Railways has sanctioned an important project for strengthening its communication infrastructure in Western Railway with the approval of Provision of 4x48 Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) Backbone in Ahmedabad and Ratlam Divisions at a total cost of Rs.398.36 crore. The project has been approved under the umbrella work titled "Provision of Kavach with communication backbon...