CBN busts inter-state heroin syndicate in 'Op Black Hawk'; seizes over 18.6 kg crude heroin

India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, officers of the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) MP and UP Units successfully executed 'Operation Black Hawk', seizing total 18.64 kg crude heroin in back-to-back operations near Lucknow (U.P.). Three key members of an inter-state trafficking network have been arrested. The contraband originated from North-Eastern State and were being trafficked for consumption in Uttar Pradesh. D...


Chirag Paswan inaugurates PMFME Bazaar showcasing India's Diverse Micro Food Enterprises

India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is organising the PMFME Conclave 2026 on 24-25 August 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, bringing together over 500 stakeholders to deliberate on strengthening the micro food processing ecosystem and enhancing access to finance, technology and markets. The Conclave was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Minister of Food Processing Industries, Shri Chirag Paswan, who also inaugurated...


Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Proposes Amendments to Medical Devices Rules, 2017 to Promote Ease of Doing Business

India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has introduced key regulatory reforms in the medical device sector with a view to promoting Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), simplifying regulatory processes, enhancing transparency and facilitating timely access to advanced medical technologies in the country. Towards this objective, the Medical Devices Rules, 2017 have recently been amended to simplify the regulatory framework governing outsourced sterilization of m...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurates the 9th two-day National Security Strategies (NSS) Conference-2026 in New Delhi

India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Co-operation Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the 9th two-day National Security Strategies (NSS) Conference-2026 in New Delhi today. Prior to the inauguration, Union Home Minister paid homage at the Martyrs' column by laying a wreath in remembrance of the brave personnel of Intelligence Bureau who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty to safeguardnational security and integrity. The Confere...


Prize Distribution Function of the 58th Youth Parliament Competition, 2025-26 for schools under the Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi, and the Department of Education, NDMC

India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. NAME OF SCHOOLS 1 Dr. B. R. Ambedkar CM Shri School, Dwarka Sector-22, Delhi 2 Navyug School, Peshwa road, New Delhi 3 Presentation Convent Sr. Sec. School, S.P. Mukharji Marg, Delhi 4 Baba Neem Karoli Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya (BNKSKV) Jonapur, New Delhi 5 Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Prahladpur , Delhi 6 Govt. Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya No.1 (Urdu Medium), Jama Masjid, New Delhi 7 Atal Adarsh Vidyalaya, Gole Mar...


Mauritius Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms, Lutchmanah Raj Pentiah, calls on Minister Dr Jitendra Singh; discusses further strengthening of India-Mauritius cooperation in public service, training and capacity building

India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms, Republic of Mauritius, Mr. Lutchmanah Raj Pentiah, called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today at Kartavya Bhavan, accompanied by a high level official delegation, with the agenda to discuss further strengthening of India-M...


Chairman of the Railway Board Reviews IRCTC War Room; Directs Strengthening of Passenger Feedback and Kitchen Monitoring Systems to Improve the Quality of Catering Services

India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Railway Board (Ministry of Railways), Sh. Satish Kumar reviewed the functioning of the IRCTC War Room at the IRCTC office yesterday, with a focus on strengthening the systems for passenger feedback, kitchen monitoring and quality assurance in catering services. During the review, the Chairman of the Railway Board (CRB) interacted with the dedicated team for monitoring and feedback-relat...


Indian Railways Launches a Special Drive for Cleaning and Disinfection of Drinking Water Tanks and Filters

India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways has launched a special cleanliness drive across the railway network focused on cleaning and disinfection of drinking-water tanks and filtration systems to ensure the continued availability of safe and clean drinking water for passengers at railway stations. The initiative is part of a broader action plan for strengthening drinking-water quality management across Indian Railways. The action plan emphasises frequent ...


Regional Manthan Conference on Road Safety

India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) today organised a Regional Manthan Conference to deliberate on strengthening road safety through e-Enforcement, integrated data systems, safer vehicles, improved emergency response and stronger district-level capacity for western states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and Union Territory of Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu (DNH & DD) at Mumbai under the Chairmanship of Hon'ble Justice ...


CSIR-CRRI Organises One-Day National Workshop on Road Asset Management Systems and Predictive Analysis

India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), New Delhi, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education under the Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC), organised a one-day workshop on "Road Asset Management Systems & Predictive Analysis" on 24 August 2026 at the CSIR-CRRI Auditorium. The workshop brought together researchers, practitioners and industry experts to deliberate on modern Road Ass...