Special Campaign 5.0 in full swing to minimize pendency and institutionalizing Swachchata in the Ministry of Culture

India, Oct. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Special Campaign 5.0 focuses on minimizing pendency in government work and institutionalizing Swachhata (cleanliness) as a core value. In line with the objectives of the Campaign, Ministry of Culture, along with its Attached, Subordinate, and Autonomous Organizations, is actively and enthusiastically participating in the third week of its implementation phase. The ongoing campaign has yielded significant results across key are...


Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Briefed on Ministry of Communications and DoNER's Initiatives

India, Oct. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, along with Minister of State, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, called on Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, at Parliament House today. The Vice-President was briefed on the functioning, key initiatives, achievements, and future plans of the Ministry of Communications and the Ministry of Development of North Eastern ...


Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan meets Brazil's Vice-President, highlights trade & technology cooperation

India, Oct. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, met H.E. Mr. Geraldo Alckmin, Vice-President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade & Services of Brazil, who is on an official visit to India, at the Vice-President's Enclave today. The two leaders expressed optimism about strengthening trade and economic ties between India and Brazil. They discussed enhancing energy cooperation, deepening partnerships in pharmaceuticals an...


Mid- Campaign Progress of Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs for Special campaign 5.0

India, Oct. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is actively participating in the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 5.0 running from (2nd - 31St October, 2025). This year's campaign places a special emphasis on e-waste disposal as part of the broader agenda to enhance efficiency in addressing pending matters and promote the upkeep and beautification of government offices and residential complexes. Implement...


Union Minister of State Shri Jitin Prasada to Inaugurate Uttarakhand AI Impact Summit 2025 in Dehradun on 17th October

India, Oct. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of Uttarakhand, in collaboration with the India AI Mission, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India is organizing the Uttarakhand AI Impact Summit 2025 on October 17, 2025, at Hotel Ramada, Dehradun. The event is a pre-summit to the India - AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to take place on February 19 - 20, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event will be graced by Shri ...


First Randomisation of EVM-VVPATs for the Bye-Elections in 8 ACs completed; Lists shared with Political Parties

India, Oct. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Climate Finance, Technology, and Capacity-building support remain central for Fair Transition: Shri Bhupender Yadav at G20 Environment Ministers' Meeting, in Cape Town

India, Oct. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India congratulated the South African Presidency for the six thematic priorities that capture the essence of our interconnected challenges, from biodiversity conservation to ocean health. Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav delivered India's Statement at the G20 Climate and Environmental Sustainability Working Group Ministerial Meeting, in Cape Town, South Africa today. In his address, t...


Raksha Mantri-led Consultative Committee on Defence visits ARDE, a premier armament laboratory of DRDO, in Pune

India, Oct. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Consultative Committee for Ministry of Defence, headed by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, visited Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune, a premier laboratory of DRDO under the aegis of Armament & Combat Engineering Systems (ACE) cluster, on October 16, 2025. During the visit, the committee inspected the state-of-the-art products developed by different laboratories of the cluster. The notable products demo...


'Every Drop Counts': New PDMC Flexibility to Help States Strengthen Water Conservation and Farmer Income

India, Oct. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To promote efficient water use and boost farmer income, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has introduced new flexibility under the Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) scheme. The initiative empowers States and Union Territories to take up micro-level water storage and conservation projects as part of "Other Interventions" (OI). Under the revised guidelines, States and UTs can now plan micro-level water management activities-...


India and Australia Strengthen Energy Cooperation through the 5th India-Australia Energy Dialogue

India, Oct. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India and Australia held the 5th Meeting of the India-Australia Energy Dialogue today, 16th October 2025, in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Shri Manohar Lal, Hon'ble Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India, and Mr. Chris Bowen MP, Hon'ble Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Commonwealth Government of Australia. The Indian delegation, comprising Ministry of Power, Ministry of New and Renewa...