India, Oct. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended his heartiest greetings to everyone on the occasion of Vijayadashami. The Prime Minister expressed hope that this auspicious festival of joy and faith infuses new strength into everyone's resolves. Shri Modi wished for a life enriched with happiness, good fortune, and success for all. In a post on X, the Prime Minister shared: "आप सभी को &...
India, Oct. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has said that India's nuclear programme is dedicated to peaceful purposes and not warfare, reaffirming the vision that has guided the country's nuclear journey since its inception. In an exclusive conversation on the sidelines of 'Bloomberg Economy Forum 2026', the Minister said nuclear energy would play an increasingly important role in meeting India's future energy requirements, including the gr...
India, Oct. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "Guided by the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, India aspires to become a nation that combines prosperity, knowledge & strength with a commitment to global peace and the well-being of humanity," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while addressing the Indian diaspora in Dushanbe, Tajikistan on October 20, 2026. He emphasised that India's economic transformation, reform-driven governance, technological advancement and growing ...
India, Oct. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called upon the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member States to make concerted efforts to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorism, describing the menace as one of the gravest threats to peace and development. He was addressing the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of SCO in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on October 20, 2026. "Terrorism results in the loss of innocent ...
India, Oct. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: WWF-India's Programme Centre - Resource Partner (PC-RP), supported by Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has launched a nationwide Green Diwali Campaign from 20.10.2026 to 08.11.2026, urging citizens to avoid firecrackers and celebrate a clean and green Diwali in line with Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment). The campaign will reach schools, colleges, educational institutions, resident welfare associati...
India, Oct. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today participated in the Vijayadashami festival in Ludhiana, Punjab, and performed the burning of the symbolic Ravana of 'Chitta' (Drugs). In his address, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said that in our tradition, the burning of Ravana's effigy is a symbol of the victory of good over evil. Vijayadashami is the day for every person to eliminate the ego, pride, gree...
India, Oct. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 08 days Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 will begin in State Capital Guwahati of Assam, from tomorrow. The Mela is being organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, until October 28 Wednesday. A Senior Official in the Ministry said the Mela will be open to public at Farm Gate, Khanapara, Guwahati, from 11 A.M. onwards till 9 O' Clock. He said the visitors will explore the diverse range of tradition...
India, Oct. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Nine Days Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 successfully concluded with thousands of people visiting Dasara Exhibition Grounds at Mysuru in Karnataka. The Mela was organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. The Mela aimed to provide a marketing platform for traditional handicraft and handloom products made by beneficiaries from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes and Safai Karamcharis, includi...
India, Oct. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission has announced the 10 winners of its online 'Human Rights Quiz-2026: Celebrating Life, Liberty, Equality and Dignity'. It was organised in collaboration with MyGov from 1st September to 10th October 2026 in the run-up to its 33rd Foundation Day. The quiz sought to engage everyone in learning about human rights, the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993 and the functions, powers and duties o...
India, Oct. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu sends her greetings to fellow citizens on the eve of Vijayadashami. In a message, the President has said, "On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all Indians living in the country and abroad. The festival of Vijayadashami has a special significance. It symbolises the victory of Bhagwan Shri Ram over Ravana. Bhagwan Shri Ram is revered as the embo...