India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Astronomers tracked some of the blazars with the highest energy radiations revealing new clues about the sources of X-ray emission in these energetic objects. This can help in the study of extreme physical conditions around these astronomical objects and also provide insights into how active galaxies are powered. Blazars are among the most energetic objects in the Universe. They are active galaxies powered by Super Massive Black...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's growing participation of women across diverse vocational and technical skills is finding expression on the global stage at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, with 14 young women representing Team India across a wide spectrum of skill categories. The women competitors are part of India's 70-member contingent competing across 63 skills at the 48th WorldSkills Competition being held in Shanghai from 22-27 September 2026. Significan...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment , Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, organised a special awareness session titled Swachhata se Sabhyata in collaboration with the Brahma Kumaris at the Ministry's Manan Conference Room, in the National Capital here today. The session was held as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026, being observed across the country from September 17 to October 2 with a focus on Jan...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For 25 years, Ms Komaragiri Ankamma has worked as a waste picker in Guntur, earning a modest income while supporting her family. Assistance under the Swachhta Udyami Yojana (SUY) has helped her improve her livelihood and build greater financial security. Ms. Ankamma, 45, is a member of the Scheduled Tribe community. She began accompanying her parents in waste-picking work as a child because her family could not afford her educat...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Narayan Dewasi assumed charge today as a Member of the Governing Body of the Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC). The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, has appointed him for a tenure of three years from the date of joining or until further orders, whichever is earlier. On assuming charge, Shri Dewasi expressed gr...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sandeep (name changed), 33, grew up in a supportive family in Assam. After studying through Class 9, he moved to Guwahati to stay with his aunt and seek work. He learned to drive and began earning a living, but substance use, which began under peer influence, gradually developed into dependency. His health, work and relationships suffered. Much of his income went towards substance use, leaving him under financial strain and incre...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the ongoing Swachhata campaign aligned with the vision of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to transform cleanliness into a sustained, people-led movement, the Senior citizens residing at the SAIDS (Social Action for Integrated Development Services) Old Age Home located in Adilabad, Telangana, actively participated in a cleanliness and sanitation campaign. This distinctive initiative reaffirmed the spirit of Jan...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), under the Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, conducted an Eleven-Day Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme for Master Trainers for the "Geriatric Care Provider" Job Role, at NISD at Dwarka in the National Capital here. Organized by the Senior Citizen Division (Sr.CD), NISD of the Ministry from September 7 to 18, 2026, the programme aimed to strengthen quality, standardi...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For Shri Ashish Kumar Singh of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, pursuing a Ph.D. in Political Science brought substantial financial pressure. Tuition, books, accommodation, internet access and research expenses were difficult for his family to meet. The NFSC fellowship has helped him continue his research with greater financial stability and focus on his academic goals. Shri Ashish Kumar Singh, 29, has been receiving support under the Nat...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026 campaign, Divisional Heads inspected their respective Sections on 24 September 2026 at GPOA-3, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi, with a view to reviewing the prevailing standards of cleanliness, hygiene and general upkeep of the workplace. During the inspections, emphasis was laid on maintaining clean and orderly workspaces, ensuring proper disposal of waste, removing unwanted and obsolet...