Competition Commission of India Releases Market Study Report on Artificial Intelligence and Competition conducted through Management Development Institute Society (MDIS)

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has released its report, Market Study on Artificial Intelligence and Competition, conducted through the Management Development Institute Society (MDIS). The study inter-alia aimed to understand Artificial Intelligence (AI) markets and ecosystems, identify emerging and potential competition issues, and review existing and evolving regulatory frameworks governing AI systems. The study relied ...


PKVY: Nurturing Organic Farming in India

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian agriculture has always drawn strength from traditional knowledge and sustainable practices. Yet, with the rapid growth of input-intensive farming, concerns over soil degradation, water quality, and food safety have become more pressing. Recognising the need to restore ecological balance while improving farmers' livelihoods, the Government of India launched the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) in 2015 under the National...


11,100 Jan Aushadhi Kendras across India identified as Outdoor Cleaning Sites under the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 5.0

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 5.0, the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) has identified 11,100 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras across the country as Outdoor Cleaning Sites during the preparatory phase of target identification, concluding on 30th September 2025. Under the guidance of the Department, all organizations within its purview have adopted specific targets focusing on ...


Smt. Savitri Thakur Flagged Off India Research Tour 2025 at ICSSR, New Delhi

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Savitri Thakur, today formally flagged off the India Research Tour 2025 at the Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi. Organised by Springer Nature in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Government of India, the India Research Tour is one of the country's most ambitious outreach initiatives promoting integrity, inclusivity, and innovati...


Vice-President Congratulates Indian team on Historic Performance at World Para-Athletics Championships 2025

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today congratulated the Indian para-athlete team for their historic performance at the World Para-Athletics Championships 2025, held in New Delhi. He said that by securing 22 medals, the para-athletes have inspired the nation with their resilience, spirit, and determination. He noted that this achievement is a proud milestone for the nation and provides a strong foundation for the future grow...


Fourth Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2025) with the theme 'Seeking Prosperity in Turbulent Times' concluded successfully in New Delhi

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Institute of Economic Growth (IEG), in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, successfully concluded the Fourth Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2025), a three-day gathering that brought together senior policymakers, economists, industry leaders and scholars to examine pathways to resilient, inclusive growth amid heightened global uncertainty. The KEC 2025 was inaugurated on 3rd October by Union Minister for Finance and Corpo...


NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported death of a 5-year-old student due to alleged beating by a teacher at a residential school, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance a media report that a 5-year-old student at a residential school in Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand succumbed to his injuries sustained in the severe beating by a teacher on 24th September, 2025. Reportedly, the brother of the deceased child, who is also a student at the same school, disclosed that the teacher assaulted his brother when he refused to c...


DDWS and BISAG-N Join Hands to Strengthen Digital Monitoring of Rural Water and Sanitation

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, today signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N), an autonomous scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India at CGO Complex, New Delhi. The partnership marks a significant step towards the development ...


Ministry of Minority Affairs organized Zonal Review Meeting with Southern Waqf Boards in Bengaluru

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Minority Affairs organised Zonal review meeting of UMEED (Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development) portal in Bengaluru with the Waqf Boards from the Southern Zone. The event was attended by representatives from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The discussion focused on ensuring efficient management, progress, and ownership of Waqf properties through the UMEED Central Portal....


Hosting World Para Athletics Championships Successfully Gives India Pride of Place Globally, Say Top Stars, Legends

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Curtains came down on the Indian Oil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships on Sunday, which witnessed more than 2200 participants from 100-plus nations competing for 186 medal events, with the first-time hosts pocketing a record 22 medals, including 6 Gold, 9 Silver and 7 Bronze, their best-ever performance till date. By hosting the World Para Athletics Championships 2025, India has entered a space usually reserved for ...