India, Oct. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The faculty and course members of the 66th National Defence College Course called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (October 13, 2026). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the security and technological landscapes are changing rapidly, bringing new and complex challenges. These developments call for greater preparedness, strategic foresight and the ability to adapt to changing...
India, Oct. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu will visit Andhra Pradesh from October 14 to 15, 2026. On October 15, 2026, the President will grace the National SARAS Mela, organised by the Union Ministry of Rural Development and the Government of Andhra Pradesh, in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, Oct. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, interacted with students at Mizoram University on Monday during his two-day visit to Mizoram. He also engaged with students from Goa and Chandigarh visiting the Northeast under the Ministry of DoNER's Ashtalakshmi Darshan Programme, discussing their experiences and perspectives. Addressing the students, Shri Scindia hig...
India, Oct. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: One hank is equivalent to 840 yards of yarn in length and one pound by weight. Khadi: Weaving a Global Story Khadi is finding new expressions in fashion, with its distinctive craftsmanship showcased at platforms such as New Zealand Fashion Week 2026 and Lakme Fashion Week 2025. In these events, the heritage techniques were brought together with contemporary designs to create a distinctly modern identity. A charkha spinning in a ...
India, Oct. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's fight against tuberculosis has achieved significant milestones, with yearly emerging cases dipping by 21%, compared to the global decline of 12% between 2015 and 2024. India's treatment coverage is 92% versus global coverage of 78%. Driven by the intensified TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, cumulative screenings have crossed 28.1 crore, with over 20 lakh individuals provided TB Preventive Treatment (TPT), 5.7 lakh new Nikshay Mitra...
India, Oct. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Sports Development Fund (NSDF), Sports Authority of India (SAI), and Indian Oil Corporation entered into a partnership to strengthen boxing in India through a structured programme focused on talent identification and athlete development. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya stressed the importance of the strategic use of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to further the sporting interest...
India, Oct. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annapurna Devi, visited the office of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on 13th October, 2026 to inspect the premises under the "Swachhta Abhiyan", implementation phase of which has started from 2 October to 31 October, 2026. She inspected the NCPCR office located in the Chandra Lok Building, Janpath. During the inspection, while reviewing the record...
India, Oct. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A dedicated AKV microsite to build a trained and certified cadre of village-level volunteers for tribal development. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) and Karmayogi Bharat signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today in New Delhi to develop and operate the Tribal Affairs Capacity Building Platform under the iGOT Karmayogi framework. The MoU extends the capacity-building framework of Mission Karmayogi, hitherto focused on ci...
India, Oct. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr. P. K. Mishra, today delivered the keynote address at the inaugural session of the Conference of State Planning, Finance and IT Secretaries, organised by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) in New Delhi. Emphasising the importance of credible statistics, data harmonisation and technology-enabled governance, he said a strong statistical system is essential for...
India, Oct. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India hosted the first BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi today, chaired by Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah. The meeting reiterated the shared commitment of BIMSTEC member countries to strengthen regional security, trust and cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region. In his address, Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, said that hosting the first BIMSTEC Home Ministers' meeting is a matter of...