India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Naval Ship Kulish arrived at Tuas Terminal, Singapore, on 06 Oct 2026 for Operational Turnaround (OTR) as part of the Indian Navy's ongoing Eastern Fleet Operational Deployment. The port call forms part of the Indian Navy's engagement with Singapore and reflects the strong ties between the two countries. The visit provides an opportunity for continued interaction and reinforces the importance accorded to bilateral maritime e...
India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Coast Guard conducted the 12th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) off Paradip, Odisha, under the aegis of the National Maritime Search and Rescue Board (NMSARB) on October 08, 2026. Under the theme "Leveraging Technology to Strengthen SAR Preparedness and Maritime Safety", the exercise brought together maritime and aeronautical agencies to demonstrate operational readiness, interoperability and coor...
India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, organised the nationwide screening of a 30-minute Sensitization and Orientation Module on Inclusive Education for Children with Special Needs (CwSN) through the PRASHAST Portal in schools across the country. The initiative aims to promote a whole-school approach to inclusion, ensuring that teachers, special educators and non-teaching staff understand the ...
India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Railways, and Information and Broadcasting, today launched the World Bank Group's World Development Report 2026: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence at an event held at The Oberoi, New Delhi. The Report examines the opportunities and challenges that Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents for developing economies, and sets out a framework for coun...
India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sector ABS Receipts (in Crores) Agriculture 7.16 Food & Beverages 1.59 Animal husbandry 0.62 AYUSH 0.21 Red Sanders wood 0.06 Cosmetics 0.04 Total 9.68 crore The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) received Rs 9.68 crore from users of India's biological resources during the period from 01.04.2026 to 30.09.2026, in accordance with the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, as amended in 2023, and the ABS Regulations. Of th...
India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India has called for greater flexibility, pragmatism and mutual respect among Parties to bridge remaining differences and secure ambitious and balanced outcomes at UNFCCC COP31. Speaking at the Plenary Discussion on Political Landing Zones and Outcomes at the Pre-COP31 meeting in Fiji, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav said the intensifying impacts of climate change demand moving beyond ...
India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, along with its attached/subordinate offices and organisations under its administrative control, is undertaking Special Campaign 6.0 from 2nd to 31st October, 2026. The Campaign is being implemented across Government under the coordination of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) with the objective of institutionalising Swachhata, reducing...
India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 57th Meeting of the GST Council was held today in New Delhi, under the chairpersonship of the Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. The participants included Chief Ministers of Delhi, Goa, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Meghalaya; Deputy Chief Ministers of Manipur and Telangana; the Finance Ministers and senior members of States/Union Territories with Legislative Asse...
India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, today launched JOSH (Joint Squad for Health) Teams under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan at a national event held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking a significant step towards strengthening youth-led community participation in India's efforts to eliminate tuberculosis. The initiative seeks to harness the energy, outreach and commitment of young people to take th...
India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting successfully completed the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026 Campaign, held from 17th September to 2nd October 2026, with the campaign culminating on Swachh Bharat Diwas. The campaign, undertaken on the theme "Swachhata Mein Sabki Bhagidari; Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat", underscored the collective role and responsibility of every individual in advancing the vision and Sankalp of a Swachh and Vi...