Raksha Mantri Addresses Participants of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Jodhpur, Emphasises Self-Reliance in Defence and International Cooperation

India, Oct. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh addressed the participants of the second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur on October 10, 2026. Hosted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) from 26 September to 12 October 2026, the multinational air exercise brought together air forces from seven Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs) including Australia, Bangladesh, France, Germany, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates and the...


Odisha delegation meets the President of India, during Yuva Sangam Phase VII

India, Oct. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Odisha delegation, led by the nodal institution, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur, arrived in Himachal Pradesh on 5 October 2026 for Yuva Sangam Phase VII. The delegation is being hosted by the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Hamirpur. The delegates received a warm welcome from NIT Hamirpur and are exploring the State's culture, traditions, educational institutions and way of life. As part of the visit, th...


Telangana Delegation Explores Assam's Rich Cultural Heritage and Traditions Under Yuva Sangam Phase VII

India, Oct. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, has organised Yuva Sangam Phase VII programme under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative to strengthen cultural and emotional bonds among the youth of India. The programme enables young participants to explore the cultural heritage, traditions, educational landscape and developmental achievements of different States and Union Territories, fostering mutual understanding an...


NBA Disburses Rs 2.02 Crore of ABS Funds from Seed Sector to Support Biodiversity Conservation and Community Well-Being at Grassroots Level

India, Oct. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. State Amount (in Rs.) 1 Madhya Pradesh 23,81,072.00 2 West Bengal 23,32,913.00 3 Odisha 19,75,559.00 4 Bihar 17,28,852.00 5 Gujarat 13,29,870.00 6 Chhattisgarh 11,37,521.00 7 Uttar Pradesh 9,80,038.00 8 Andhra Pradesh 9,34,864.00 9 Karnataka 7,87,392.00 10 Maharashtra 7,16,971.00 11 Others 58,94,948.00 Total 2,02,00,000.00 The National Biodiversity Authority has disbursed Rs 2.02 crore ...


CAQM Reviews Stubble Burning Prevention Measures with District Administrations of Amritsar and Tarn Taran; Conducts Field Visits to Hotspot Villages

India, Oct. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A high-level team of Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), under the chairmanship of Dr. S.D. Attri, Member (Technical), CAQM, visited Amritsar and Tarn Taran Districts of Punjab, during the ongoing paddy harvesting season. These districts have been identified as hotspots for paddy stubble burning. Apart from field visits, the visiting team held a review meeting in Amritsar today (10.10.2026) wit...


Fifth Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2026) with the theme 'Resilience in an Age of Flux' concludes successfully in New Delhi

India, Oct. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Institute of Economic Growth (IEG), in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, successfully concluded the Fifth Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2026), held from 3-5 October 2026 in New Delhi under the theme "Resilience in an Age of Flux." The three-day Conclave brought together more than 200 policymakers, economists, academics, financial experts and international thought leaders, including over 80 interna...


Dr. Jitendra Singh Urges Industry to Accelerate Commercialisation of Indian Innovation, Scale Up Capabilities for Strategic Sovereignty by 2047

India, Oct. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Industry must come forward to accelerate innovation, translate scientific research into commercial ventures and scale up India's technological capabilities to achieve the national objectives set for 2047 and strengthen the country's strategic sovereignty, said Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Personnel,...


Second Regional Review Conference on Implementation of the Forest Rights Act Held in Kolkata

India, Oct. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), Government of India, convened the Second Regional Review Conference on implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (FRA) at Kolkata, West Bengal on 9th October 2026. The Conference brought together senior functionaries of the Tribal Welfare, Revenue and Forest Departments and Tribal Research Institutes of eight States, n...


Youth Must Become Ambassadors of Viksit Bharat and Place Nation-Building at the Centre of Every Action: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya

India, Oct. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), organised the Youth for Viksit Bharat: MY Bharat Youth Convention at Swatantrata Bhavan, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, on October 10, 2026. The Convention brought together youth achievers, sportspersons, digital content creators and young leaders to celebrate youth excellence and encourage greater participation in nation-building. The progr...


MY Bharat-NSS Concludes First Month of Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan with Nationwide 'Yuva Sanwad Mela'; Engages Over 1.06 Lakh Participants

India, Oct. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through MY Bharat and the National Service Scheme (NSS), successfully organised the nationwide 'Yuva Sanwad Mela' on October 9, 2026, marking the conclusion of Month 1 of the 100-Week Sankalp Abhiyan under the theme 'My Health, My Pride'. Conducted across 200 designated institutions and their adopted villages, the initiative recorded a consolidated outreach of 1,06,855 participants, bringin...