ICAR-IIOR to host National Consultation and Industry Interface Meet to Accelerate Commercialization of Oilseed Technologies in Hyderabad

India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR), Hyderabad will organise a National Consultation and Industry Interface Meet on "Innovations in Varieties/Hybrids, Biologicals and Biopolymer-Enabled Multilayer Seed Coating Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture: Industry Partnerships for Technology Commercialization and Scaling" on 10th September 2026 at ICAR-IIOR, Hyderabad. India is one of the world's major vegetable...


Commerce Secretary Shri Rajesh Agrawal Co-Chairs India-Brazil 8th Trade Monitoring Mechanism Meeting

India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 8th Meeting of the India-Brazil Trade Monitoring Mechanism (TMM) was held in Brasilia, Brazil. The meeting was co-chaired by Commerce Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Shri Rajesh Agrawal, and Secretary of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services (MDIC), Ms. Tatiana Lacerda Prazeres. The meeting, building on the strong political momentum led by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi a...


Department of Telecommunications Cautions Citizens against IMEI Tampering and Misuse of Telecommunication Identifiers

India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Follow DoT Handles for more: - X - https://x.com/DoT_India Insta- https://www.instagram.com/department_of_telecom?igshMXUxbHFjd3llZTU0YQ Fb - https://www.facebook.com/DoTIndia Youtube: https://youtube.com/@departmentoftelecom?siDALnhYkt89U5jAaa With the rapid expansion of mobile connectivity and digital services across India, the misuse of telecommunication identifiers, including the International Mobile Equipment Identity (I...


C-DOT Unveils 14 Indigenous Quantum Products to Strengthen Security of India's Communication Networks

India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier telecom R&D centre of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, unveiled 14 indigenous Quantum Products developed in the areas of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) during its 43rd Foundation Day celebrations in New Delhi. The products unveiled include: Q-AKSHAY CD: A compact, fibre-base...


IAF INTERNATIONAL SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 COMMENCES AT CHANDIGARH

India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Air Force International Squash Championship 2026 commenced at Base Repair Depot, Air Force Station Chandigarh marking the beginning of a prestigious international sporting event that brings together the finest squash talent from India and abroad. The opening ceremony was graced by Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff as the Chief Guest. He welcomed all participants and highlighted the importance of interna...


INS NIPUN COMMISSIONED INTO THE INDIAN NAVY

India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Navy commissioned INS Nipun, the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV) of the Nistar Class, at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on 31 Aug 2026, marking a significant enhancement of the Navy's deep-sea diving, underwater intervention and submarine rescue capabilities. The commissioning ceremony was presided over by Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of the Naval Staff, in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Co...


Raksha Rajya Mantri to inaugurate second Annual Trident Lecture of CENJOWS

India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth will inaugurate the second Annual Trident Lecture of the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on September 1, 2026. During the event, RRM will deliver a Special Address on 'Leveraging the Potential of Next Generation for Nation Building'. As a part of CENJOWS' anniversary celebrations, the Lecture is being organised on the theme 'National Resurgence through...


Raksha Mantri to undertake annual performance review of 16 DPSUs in New Delhi

India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will undertake the annual performance review of 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) in New Delhi on September 1, 2026, underscoring the importance of developing new indigenous technologies and enhancing exports. During the event, the CMDs of seven DPSUs - Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bharat Dynamics Limited ...


Collective commitment necessary to build resilient minds, strengthen connected campuses and advance student wellbeing, says Director, IIT Indore, Dr. Suhas S. Joshi

India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Director, IIT Indore, Dr. Suhas S. Joshi, today called for a collective commitment to build resilient minds, strengthen connected campuses and advance student wellbeing. He was speaking at the conclusion of the workshop on positive mental health, resilience and wellbeing, at the Indian Institute of Technology, Indore. He added that the key learnings gained from the Workshop must be translated into sustained institutional practices ...


Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addressed media on Semicon 2.0

India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Railways and Information & Broadcasting, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, today addressed the media and outlined the Government's vision for taking India's semiconductor ecosystem to the next level. On the occasion, notifications for all six pillars of the Semicon 2.0 Scheme were issued, marking a significant step towards strengthening India's semiconductor design and manufacturing c...