Prime Minister remembers Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary, highlights his ideals of good governance

India, Oct. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has remembered Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary, noting that his appeal transcended generations and inspired people to believe that public life could be an instrument of national renewal. The Prime Minister also highlighted Loknayak JP's fearless voice during the Emergency and his commitment to good governance and reaching the marginalised sections of society. Shri Modi ...


Prime Minister pays homage to Nanaji Deshmukh on his birth anniversary, highlights his contribution to rural development

India, Oct. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, paid homage to Nanaji Deshmukh on his birth anniversary, remembering him as a remarkable nation-builder who demonstrated through thought and action that true transformation begins at the grassroots. Shri Modi said that Nanaji Deshmukh combined political conviction with constructive social action and devoted himself to rural development and community participation. The Prime Minister said th...


Prime Minister offers prayers to Maa Shailputri on the first day of Navratri

India, Oct. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has offered prayers to Maa Shailputri, the goddess of peace, at the beginning of Navratri. The Prime Minister wished that her divine blessings kindle the light of patience and self-confidence in everyone's heart and remain with all citizens. Shri Modi also shared a devotional hymn dedicated to the Goddess on this occasion. The Prime Minister wrote on X; "नवरात...


Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare Intensifies Efforts under Special Campaign 6.0 to Institutionalise Swachhata and Reduce Pendency

India, Oct. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW) is actively participating in the Government of India's nationwide Special Campaign 6.0, aimed at institutionalising Swachhata and reducing pendency in government processes. The campaign is being conducted from October 2 to October 31, 2026, with a focus on improving workplace efficiency and promoting a cleaner and more sustainable office environment. As part of the campaign, DESW and ...


INDIAN NAVAL SHIP SAHYADRI ARRIVES AT VLADIVOSTOK, RUSSIA, FOR BILATERAL EXERCISE INDRA-2026

India, Oct. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri arrived at Vladivostok, Russia, on 10 Oct 2026 to participate in Exercise INDRA 2026, a bilateral exercise between the Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy (RuFN) scheduled from 13 to 18 Oct 2026. The deployment provides an opportunity for professional engagements and operational interaction between the two navies, furthering maritime cooperation and interoperability. The participation of INS Sahy...


INS TRISHUL ARRIVES AT PLYMOUTH, UK FOR EXERCISE KONKAN 2026

India, Oct. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Navy's guided missile stealth frigate INS Trishul arrived at Plymouth, United Kingdom. The ship is scheduled to participate in Exercise KONKAN-26 with the Royal Navy. India-UK annual bilateral maritime exercise KONKAN-26 is a testament to the enduring maritime partnership between India and the UK. Over the past two decades, the exercise has grown significantly in scale and complexity, fostering enhanced interoperability and...


Union DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to Lead Development-Focused Engagements in Mizoram

India, Oct. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, will undertake a series of important engagements in Mizoram on October 12 and 13, 2026. This will be Scindia's second visit to the state as DoNER minister. His two day long engagements reflect Government of India's continued commitment to the development of the Northeast, youth empowerment and deeper engagement with the region's stak...


IITM Pune Hosts "The APARC Early Career Workshop" and Curtain-Raiser for ESTIC

India, Oct. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) Pune hosted the Early Career Researcher (ECR) Workshop titled "The ECR Nexus: Connecting Voices, Tools, and Science to Society" today, at the Meghdoot Hall. The event served as a curtain-raiser for the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC). The pivotal address was delivered by Dr. T. Srinivasa Kumar, Hon'ble Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, who ...


Uttarakhand Delegation Interacts with Governor of West Bengal, Shri R. N. Ravi, during Yuva Sangam Phase VII Visit

India, Oct. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, is implementing Yuva Sangam Phase VII under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme with the objective of fostering national integration and strengthening people-to-people connections among the youth of the country. The programme provides participants from 20 paired States and Union Territories with opportunities to engage with India's diverse cultural...


Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) M.P. Unit seizes over 4.2 tonnes of poppy straw in two operations; Three persons arrested

India, Oct. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In continuation of its sustained anti-drug drive, the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Madhya Pradesh Unit, conducted two successful operations during the past week resulting in the seizure of 4,209.80 kg poppy straw, two vehicles and 100 bags of wheat used as cover cargo. Three persons have been arrested in the two cases under the relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. SEIZURE AT...