National Panchayat Awards 2025 Announced; Spotlight Shines on 17 States & UTs

India, May 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar-2025 Sl. No. Award Theme/Category State/UT Rank Name of Awardee Gram Panchayat (Block, District) Prize Money (Rs. Crore) 1 Poverty-Free & Enhanced Livelihoods Panchayat Karnataka 1 Mudradi (Hebri, Udupi) 1.00 2 Poverty-Free & Enhanced Livelihoods Panchayat Andhra Pradesh 2 Chemmullapalli (Khajipet, Y.S.R.) 0.75 3 Poverty-Free & Enhanced Livelihoods Panchayat Sikk...


Union Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju reiterates Government's commitment to preserve Parsi heritage and address demographic concerns

India, May 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) organised a National Seminar on "Parsis in Modern India: Navigating Cultural and Socio-Economic Pathways" at the Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, Mumbai today. The seminar is part of the Commission's series of academic engagements initiated in February 2026 to deliberate upon the concurrent status of minority communities. The seminar brought together Union and State Ministers, policymakers, sch...


19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) opens Delegate Registrations

India, May 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: : Mumbai, May 9, 2026 The 19th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) has announced the opening of Delegate Registrations for the festival, scheduled to be held from June 15 to 21, 2026, at the NFDC premises, Pedder Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Recognised as one of South Asia's oldest and most prestigious festivals dedicated to non-feature films, MIFF continues to bring together filmmakers, artists, media professiona...


National Health Authority Concludes AB PM-JAY Auto-Adjudication Hackathon Showcase 2026 in Collaboration with IndiaAI Mission and IISc Bengaluru

India, May 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Health Authority (NHA), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), in collaboration with the IndiaAI Mission and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, today successfully concluded the AB PM-JAY Auto-Adjudication Hackathon Showcase 2026. The concluding day of the two-day national showcase marked the recognition of winning teams across three critical problem statements aimed at enhancing speed, ...


Union Fisheries Secretary visits ornamental fish brood bank and interacted with Progressive Fish Farmers under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojna (PMMSY) at Maharashtra

India, May 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAH&D), Government of India, visited Ornamental Fisheries Brood Bank at Mangrul Village in Raigad, Maharashtra established by Mrs. Yashodhara Sanjay Khandagale under PMMSY. Following the visit the union Secretary also interacted with beneficiaries of PMMSY to understand the gaps and challenges faced on ground. The Brood B...


Three Jan Suraksha Schemes - Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) complete 11 years of providing social security cover

India, May 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Table of Benefits Sum Insured a Death Rs. 2 Lakh b Total and irrecoverable loss of both eyes or loss of use of c Total and irrecoverable loss of sight of one eye or loss of Rs. 1 Lakh both hands or feet or loss of sight of one eye and loss of Rs. 2 Lakh use of one hand or foot use of hand or foot Launched on 9th May 2015 by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Jansuraksha schemes- Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima ...


CAQM conducts inspection drive in Noida, directs Intensified Mitigation and Strict Enforcement

India, May 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) conducted a special inspection drive in Noida on 08.05.2026, focusing on assessment of visible road dust levels and review of road cleaning and sweeping operations in the city. A total of 19 flying squad teams constituted by the Commission were deployed across Noida, covering 46 road stretches under the jurisdiction of the NOIDA Authority. During the inspect...


Dr. Jitendra Singh Reviews Preparations for 'Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar' 2026; Assesses Arrangements for India International Science Festival

India, May 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 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 chaired a high-level review meeting on preparations for the forthcoming "Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar" (SSSS) campaign and separately assessed arrangements for the upcoming India International Science Festival. The Minister called for seamless...


Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani (Retd) appointed as Chief of Defence Staff

India, May 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has appointed Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM (Retd) as the Chief of Defence Staff, who shall also function as the Secretary to Government of India, Department of Military Affairs, with effect from the date of assumption of charge and until further orders. The present Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM will complete his tenure on May 30, 2026. ​Lieute...


Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan appointed as Chief of the Naval Staff

India, May 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has appointed Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM as the Chief of the Naval Staff. The present Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM will be retiring from service on May 31, 2026. ​Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as the 34th Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command on July 31, 25. The Flag Officer was commissioned into the Indian...