Study identifies uniqueness of South Asian gut microbiome, critical for lifestyle disease treatment

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: One of the largest and most geographically diverse investigations has found that South Asian gut microbiomes are distinct from those reported in other parts of the world and are shaped by local culture, diet, geography, and lifestyle. The findings provide an important scientific foundation for developing microbiome-based diagnostics, personalized nutrition, and precision healthcare for South Asian populations, specifically for lif...


New smart technology can make diagnosis of AD more accessible

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A novel smartphone-enabled platform employing afluorescence-responsive tiny molecule as a probe offers a simple, cost-effective, and accessible approach for the detection of the Alzheimer's disease (AD) biomarker amyloid-β (Aβ). Upon interaction with Aβ, the tiny molecule called TZ-48undergoes changes in fluorescence intensity, which are captured and quantified using a dedicated smartphone application. This enables...


Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Emphasises deeper Integration of Traditional Knowledge with Modern Science and Medicine

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Traditional knowledge should not remain confined to conventional systems of medicine but should seek deeper integration with Medicine, modern science and emerging technologies to widen its reach and societal impact, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, said during his visit to the CS...


CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories Unveils Indigenous Micro and Small Gas Turbine Engines, Boosting India's Unmanned Defence Capabilities

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards self-reliance in advanced aerospace propulsion, CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) today unveiled three indigenous Micro and Small Gas Turbine Engines - NJ-05 with 5 kg thrust, NJ-50 with 50 kg thrust and NJ-100 with 100 kg thrust - at the SSB Auditorium, CSIR Headquarters, New Delhi. Developed to address critical requirements in indigenous defence technologies, these compact propulsion sy...


"India Plans 100 New Ships to Cut $75 Billion Foreign Freight Bill:" Sarbananda Sonowal at 'Sagar Samvad' of National Shipping Board

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Shipping Board (NSB) held its first 'Sagar Samvad' on here today, using the day-long dialogue to press for a five-point roadmap including to add 100 vessels to India's foreign-dependent merchant fleet over the next five years, as expressed by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal during his speech. The event, themed "Charting the Roadmap Towards Maritime India Vision 2030 and Ma...


From Homemaker To Driving School Entrepreneur: How NBCFDC Support Empowered Wayanad Kerala Based OBC Ezhava Community Woman Mini Devi

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Access to affordable finance can enable women to turn practical ideas into sustainable enterprises. Timely credit support helps aspiring entrepreneurs overcome capital constraints, build livelihoods and create services that benefit their communities. Mini Devi, a resident of Wayanad district in Kerala, has experienced this transformation through self-employment assistance provided by the National Backward Classes Finance and Devel...


From Financial Constraints to a Doctorate: How NFSC Support Empowered Vaishnavi's Academic Journey

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For scholars from financially constrained families, meeting the cost of advanced education can be difficult. Timely fellowship assistance can reduce this burden and allow scholars to pursue their academic ambitions with greater confidence and peace of mind. Demonstrating the impact of support under the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) Scheme, Vaishnavi, a 29-year-old scholar from Bengaluru, Karnataka, overca...


From Outsourced Sewer Work to Mechanised Sanitation Entrepreneurship: How NAMASTE-SUY Transformed Sushil Kumar Sharma's Livelihood

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Mechanisation and access to affordable finance can transform sanitation work into safer, dignified and sustainable self-employment. Timely assistance enables experienced workers to acquire modern equipment, improve service delivery and secure a more stable livelihood. Sushil Kumar Sharma, a 32-year-old resident of Ward No. 23 near Loyalka School, Rajura, Pilani, in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan, has experienced this transformati...


Prize Distribution Ceremony of Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2026

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) successfully observed Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 from 1st to 15th July, 2026 with active participation from all its Divisions, Attached/Subordinate/Autonomous Organizations including Field Offices located across the country. The fortnight long Pakhwada focused on sanitation, strengthening cleanliness, workplace hygiene, record management, environmental sustainability, waste...


India's Steel Sector Continues Its Upward Trajectory in Apr-Jul 2026

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Production Jul 2026 Jul 2025 YoY % Apr-Jul 2026 Apr-Jul 2025 CPLY % Crude Steel 14.4 14.1 1.9 56.2 54.9 2.4 Hot Metal 8.4 7.9 6.3 31.9 31.1 2.7 Finished Steel 14.0 13.5 3.9 54.7 52.2 4.7 Producer Annual Crude Steel Capacity Crude Steel Production Finished Steel Production Top 7 117.4 31.3 29.7 29.3 Remaining producers 105.3 24.9 2.3 25.3 TOTAL 222.7 56.2 31.9 54.7 Public Sector Share (...