India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India is holding a two-day 'Open Hearing and Camp Sitting' at Gandhinagar, Gujarat to hear cases of alleged human rights violations of the State on 2nd and 3rd September 2026. The NHRC, India Chairperson, Justice V. Ramasubramanian and Members, Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi and Smt. Vijaya Bharathi Sayani will hear the cases in the presence of complainants and concerned officers of...
India, Aug. 28 -- 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 students of Classes VI to VIII at a government school in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh have not been served mid-day meals for the last two years. Reportedly, the students wrote to the District Magistrate about their grievances, following which the inquiry revealed false records being maintained to show that meals were regularly ...
India, Aug. 28 -- 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 at least 60 newborns died during the first three weeks of August 2026 at Malda Medical College and Hospital in West Bengal. Reportedly, ten newborns died at the hospital on a single day. The Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise serious issues of violation of human rights. Therefore, it has...
India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has announced the second call for applications under the Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma & MedTech (PRIP) Scheme. The Scheme with a financial outlay of Rs. 5,000 crore aims to strengthen India's Pharma and MedTech research and development ecosystem by supporting startups, MSMEs, and large companies to leapfrog up the innovation value chain. App...
India, Aug. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today released the book 'Sankalp Se Siddhi Ka Modi Yug', authored by Rajya Sabha MP Shri Ghanshyam Tiwari, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. Describing the title 'Sankalp Se Siddhi Ka Modi Yug' as carrying a powerful and inspiring message, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan said that resolve is not merely a wish but a firm determination backed by dedication, hard work and discipline. He s...
India, Aug. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today, shared glimpses from Khelo India Dialogue. The Prime Minister warmly congratulated the organizers, Union Cabinet members, Chief Ministers, and lakhs of My Bharat volunteers for orchestrating such a magnificent event. Noting the upcoming National Sports Day on August 29, he extended his advance wishes to the youth and the entire sporting community across the nation. "This day is also to...
India, Aug. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today participated in Khelo India Dialogue via video conference. The Prime Minister warmly congratulated the organizers, Union Cabinet members, Chief Ministers, and lakhs of My Bharat volunteers for orchestrating such a magnificent event. Noting the upcoming National Sports Day on August 29, he extended his advance wishes to the youth and the entire sporting community across the nation."This day is...
India, Aug. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Namaskar. You all have organized this Khelo India Samvad program in such a wonderful way. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all of you. Through technology, I warmly greet my colleagues from the Union Cabinet connected with this program, all Chief Ministers, many ministers from state governments, my colleagues in Parliament, and the lakhs of volunteers of My Bharat. Today, athletes from across the country and distinguished p...
India, Aug. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, condoled the passing of Shri A. Balakrishnan Ji, who served as the All India President of Vivekananda Kendra. Shri Modi recalled Shri Balakrishnan Ji's remarkable contribution to society, noting that he devoted more than five decades of his life to the ideals of Swami Vivekananda and to the service of the nation. "He had a particularly deep association with the Northeast. He played an importa...
India, Aug. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the importance of wisdom, diligence and noble conduct in the creation of a virtuous society. The verse urges individuals to follow the path of light and wisdom, remain vigilant and steadfast in their efforts, and contribute towards building a noble and virtuous society: "तन्तुं तन्वन...