Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launches Curtain Raiser of Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2025)

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Minister of State for Earth Sciences; PMO; Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated the Curtain Raiser of the maiden Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2025), themed "Imagine Innovate Inspire for Viksit Bharat 2047" slated to be from 3rd to 5th Novem...


Integration of traditional Indian healing practices with modern disability rehabilitation

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards integrating traditional Indian healing practices with modern disability rehabilitation, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, has approved a series of collaborative research projects with the Ministry of AYUSH. These initiatives focus on leveraging Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy to enhance the...


Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav presided over the Wildlife Week 2025 Celebrations, themed 'Human-Wildlife coexistence', at Dehradun

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Wildlife Week 2025 celebrations were organized by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, along with Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA) and Forest Research Institute (FRI) at the historic Hari Singh Auditorium, IGNFA, FRI Campus, Dehradun on 6th October 2025. The event was graced by Minister of Environment,...


COMMISSIONING OF INS ANDROTH, SECOND ASW SHALLOW WATER CRAFT

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Navy commissioned INS Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on 06 Oct 2025. in a ceremonial event held at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. The ceremony was presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, in the presence of senior naval officers, representatives of M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, and ...


Prime Minister Condemns Attack on Chief Justice of India, Justice BR Gavai Ji

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today strongly condemned the reprehensible attack on Chief Justice of India, Justice BR Gavai, that occurred earlier in the Supreme Court premises. Shri Modi spoke to Justice Gavai following the incident and appreciated the calm and composure displayed by him in the face of adversity. In a post on X, Shri Modi said: "Spoke to Chief Justice of India, Justice BR Gavai Ji. The attack on him earlier ...


Historic Milestone for Arunachal Pradesh: Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy Inaugurates State's First Commercial Coal Mine at Namchik Namphuk

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, along with Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Pema Khandu, today inaugurated the Namchik Namphuk Coal Mine in Changlang district, marking a historic milestone as the state's first commercial coal mining project. This event opens a new chapter in Arunachal Pradesh's economic journey, positioning it firmly on India's coal and energy map. Marking the historic occasion, Un...


Prime Minister shares an article commending ULLAS Programme for Transforming Adult Education and Advancing Literacy Goals

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today shared an article commending the transformative impact of the Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society (ULLAS) programme, launched in 2022 as a key initiative under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The programme has significantly expanded educational opportunities for adult learners across India, with a special focus on rural communities and women. Responding to a post o...


SAIL fuels INS Androth with indigenous steel, strengthening India's maritime self-reliance

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), country's largest public sector steelmaker and Maharatna company, has supplied the entire requirement of special grade steel for the INS Androth, commissioned to the Indian Navy today on 06.10.2025. This marks a proud milestone in India's naval modernization journey. INS Androth is the second vessel in its series of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) corvettes, the first be...


NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported death of a sanitation worker and hospitalisation of two others due to inhalation of toxic gases while cleaning a sewer in Satna, Madhya Pradesh

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a sanitation worker died and two others were hospitalised in a critical condition after inhaling toxic gases while cleaning an underground sewer line in Satna district, Madhya Pradesh on 25th September, 2025. Reportedly, the workers had fallen unconscious inside the sewer. The local residents pulled them out and rushed them to the...


Vice-President and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Sh. C. P. Radhakrishnan Visits Rajya Sabha Secretariat

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice-President of India and Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, visited the Rajya Sabha Secretariat today. During the visit, he interacted with the officials of the Secretariat and reviewed its functioning, including its role in providing legislative, administrative, and procedural support to the House and its Members. A detailed presentation was made to the Vice-President and Chairman, highlighting the various divi...