India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal held bilateral meetings with Saudi Arabia, Belgium and Bhutan on Day 2 of Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue 2026, carrying India's maritime partnerships across the Gulf, Europe and the neighbourhood. He also placed young people and women at the centre of India's maritime journey. With a delegation from the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani), Sarbananda So...
India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, will convene a Regional Review Meeting (RRM) in the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (DNH&DD), in Diu tomorrow to undertake a comprehensive review of the implementation of major welfare, social empowerment and social defence schemes in the Western Region of the country. The meeting will bring together senior representatives from the States of ...
India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Timely and sustained support through de-addiction and rehabilitation services can play an important role in helping individuals overcome substance dependence, regain stability and return to productive and independent lives. Counselling, medical treatment, peer support and structured follow-up can provide individuals with the necessary support to sustain recovery and rebuild their personal and professional lives. Mr. Nathan, aged 34...
India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, in collaboration with the Office of the Collector, Diu, Union Territory Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, will organise a Five-Day Geriatric Care Training Programme in Diu District from tomorrow. Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Sudhansh Pant, will inaugurate th...
India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pahle India Foundation (PIF), New Delhi to strengthen collaboration in the areas of official statistics, research, data analysis, capacity building and knowledge sharing. The signing ceremony was graced by Dr. Saurabh Garg, Secretary, MoSPI, Shri P. R. Meshram, Director General, MoSPI, a...
India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards modernising sericulture infrastructure and strengthening rural livelihoods in the North-Eastern Region, Union Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita inaugurated the newly constructed Grainage Building and Cold Storage facility at the CSB-Silkworm Seed Production Centre (SSPC), Rowriah, Jorhat in the august presence of Kamakhya Prasad Tasa, Member of Parliament (Kaziranga), Hitendra Nath Goswa...
India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Chaired the two-day Departmental Summit on Women and Child Development in New Delhi today. The summit will bring together Hon'ble Ministers of Women and Child Development from various states, along with senior officials from the Central and State Governments. Key discussions will focus on women's empowerment, child development, nutrition, safety, and welfare. Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendra...
India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) is advancing inclusive entrepreneurship by enabling SC/ST enterprises to build capabilities and access wider market opportunities. Through interventions spanning finance, technology, training, mentoring and market linkages, the scheme addresses key barriers across the enterprise journey. Its focus on public procurement further connects SC/ST-owned MSEs with institutional buyers. With growing beneficiary...
India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India led by Chairperson, Justice V. Ramasubramanian today concluded its two-day Bihar Open Hearing and Camp sitting in Patna. The Chairperson and Members, Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi and Smt. Vijaya Bharathi Sayani heard more than 70 alleged cases of human rights violations in the presence of victims and concerned officers. The State Chief Secretary, Shri Pratyaya Amrit and DGP, ...
India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that three women journalists were subjected to sexual harassment by Delhi Police personnel during a protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on 3rd October 2026. The Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise serious issues of violation of human rights. Accordingly, it has issued a notice to the Delhi Poli...