India, Sept. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, is strengthening its E-Waste Collection Campaign under Special Campaign 6 with a focus on responsible e-waste management, resource recovery and promotion of a circular economy. The campaign is being coordinated and implemented through the Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC), Nagpur, designated as the Nodal Agency for the campaign, in association w...
India, Sept. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Capacity Building Commission (CBC) is organising Sādhana (Strengthening Adaptive Development and Humane Aptitude for National Advancement) Shrinkhla 2026, a nationwide series of regional consultative engagements to take forward the transformation of Training Institutes under Mission Karmayogi into strategic, competency-driven Capacity Building Institutions. The Sādhana Shrinkhala builds on the consultations undertake...
India, Sept. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As India's energy demand continues to grow amid a rapidly shifting global energy landscape, the technologies, partnerships and strategic choices shaping the future of energy will be at the forefront of India Energy Week (IEW) 2027. Making its debut in Kolkata from 28-31 January 2027 under the theme "Unlocking Innovation. Securing Energy. Shaping Tomorrow," the fifth edition of IEW will serve as the first major global energy concl...
India, Sept. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major relief to the commuters of Andhra Pradesh, the Indian Railways has approved a new tri-weekly train service between Machilipatnam and Kurnool City via Vijayawada of South Coast Railway, providing an additional rail connectivity option between coastal and central parts of Andhra Pradesh. The approved Machilipatnam-Kurnool City Express will cover a distance of 499 km. It will depart from Machilipatnam at 16:55 and reach K...
India, Sept. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways has approved the 6 km Barbil-Bolanikhadan Doubling Project of South Eastern Railway at a completion cost of Rs.122 crore, strengthening rail infrastructure on an important mineral movement corridor. Doubling to Support Growing Freight Traffic The project will facilitate additional freight traffic of 8.9 MTPA on this stretch after commissioning of the project. The doubling will also help reduce delays to freight t...
India, Sept. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards strengthening railway safety through indigenous technology, Indian Railways has approved the provision of Kavach Version 4.0 on 614.75 Route Kilometres of Varanasi (BSB) Division of North Eastern Railway at a total cost of Rs.223 crore. The approved project will extend Kavach 4.0 coverage across the identified balance sections of Varanasi Division, strengthening the safety infrastructure available fo...
India, Sept. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Reflecting strong adoption among National Highway users, the 'FASTag Annual Pass' has crossed the significant milestone of one crore passes issued after its launch on 15th August 2025. The milestone reflects growing acceptance of the Annual Pass among private vehicle owners for providing a seamless and economical travel option on the National Highways and Expressways. Applicable on about 1,150 fee plazas on National Highways and ...
India, Sept. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment organised an extempore competition on the theme Swachhata as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026, at the Manan Conference Hall in the Social Justice Ministry in the National Capital here today. The competition was organised with the objective of promoting awareness about cleanliness and hygiene and highlighting the importance of collective action towards building a cleaner ...
India, Sept. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Timely institutional assistance can help scholars overcome these barriers, continue their academic journeys and contribute to higher education and research. Otherwise, the financial constraints and limited access to educational resources can prevent deserving students from pursuing higher education and advanced research. Smt. Yatla Sravanthi, a 37-year-old resident of Karimnagar district, Telangana, successfully completed her res...
MUMBAI, India, Sept. 29 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2026-27/271 DOR.AML.REC.234/14.06.001/2026-27 September 29, 2026 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of the Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payment Banks, Urban Co-operative Banks, Rural Co-operative Banks, Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies, Asset Reconstruction Companies, All India Financial Institutions Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967...