UIDAI joins hands with NFSU to enhance cybersecurity and digital forensics resilience

India, May 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) have joined hands to establish a structured, five-year collaboration in the domains of digital forensics, cybersecurity, and advanced technology research. The memorandum of understanding provides an umbrella framework for collaboration and brings together two key national institutions to further strengthen cyber resilience acros...


130th Meeting of CAQM's Enforcement Task Force (ETF) reviews Intensified Enforcement Actions, Inspections and Compliance Status across Delhi-NCR

India, May 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 130th meeting of the Enforcement Task Force (ETF) of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) was held on 04.05.2026 to review enforcement actions and inspections undertaken across the National Capital Region (NCR) for the reporting period from 11.04.2026 to 28.04.2026. During the reporting period of 18 days, a total of 174 inspections were carried out by the Flying Squads of the Commission, co...


Department of Financial Services (DFS) Approves Viability Plan 2.0 for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)

India, May 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To institutionalize performance monitoring and strengthen governance reforms in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), the Department of Financial Services (DFS) had introduced a three-year Viability Plan covering FY 2021-22 to FY 2024-25. The framework has been instrumental in improving financial performance and strengthening monitoring mechanisms across RRBs. In view of emerging financial sector challenges and the need for continued oversigh...


Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) Record Robust Credit Growth of 15.9% in FY 2025-26, Reflecting Strong Economic Activity and Credit Demand

India, May 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Financial year 2025-26 ended with robust year-on-year (y-o-y) non-food credit growth of 15.9% *, marking a significant 497 basis points (bps) increase in growth from the corresponding period in 2025 (10.9%). The aggregate credit outstanding in Mar-2026 reached Rs.212.9 lakh crore, Rs.29.2 lakh crore higher than the previous year. Amidst a low-interest rate environment, Government aided Capex cycle supported by timely structur...


India and Japan Deepen Health Cooperation at 3rd Joint Committee Meeting on Healthcare at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

India, May 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 3rd Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) on Healthcare between India and Japan was held at Bharat Mandapam, here today. The meeting was co-chaired by Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda and Ms. Kimi Onoda, Minister in charge of Healthcare Policy, Japan. Welcoming the delegation, Union Health Secretary, Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava, noted that India and Japan share a partnership grounded in mutual respe...


Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Inaugurates 2-Day National Conference on Rare Diseases in New Delhi (5-6 May 2026)

India, May 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare today inaugurated the 2-day National Conference on Rare Diseases in New Delhi, being held on 5th and 6th May 2026, marking a significant step towards strengthening India's response to the challenges posed by rare diseases. Addressing the gathering, the Union Health Secretary, Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava, stated that the core objective of organizing this conference is to understand the cha...


IIMC releases special issue of 'Sanchar Madhyam' marking 200 years of Hindi journalism

India, May 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Harivansh, Hon'ble Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, on 5th May addressed the gathering at the release of a special commemorative issue of 'Sanchar Madhyam', the flagship research journal of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), marking the 200-year journey of Hindi journalism in India. The event was graced by the presence of Vice Chancellor of IIMC, Dr. Pragya Paliwal Gaur and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Informa...


Second BRICS Employment Working Group Meeting to Begin in Thiruvananthapuram on 6 May 2026

India, May 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Second Employment Working Group Meeting under India's BRICS Presidency 2026 will be held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, from 6-7 May 2026. The meeting will bring together representatives dealing with labour, employment, and worker welfare from BRICS Member States, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia, and the United Arab Emirates. The Second EWG Meeting will serve as a...


India's defence production reached Rs.1.54 lakh crore recording 174 % rise in one decade, while defence export growth rose to Rs.23,622 crore recording 34 times rise in one decade: Dr. Jitendra Singh

India, May 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that India has entered a decisive phase in its defence journey, where technology, indigenous innovation and private sector participation are shaping a new global identity for the country. Addressing the North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj...


Hon'ble Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram Reviews Progress of EMRS Construction Across the Country

India, May 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Hon'ble Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Shri Jual Oram, chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of construction of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) across the country. The meeting was organized by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and attended by CMDs/MDs and senior officials of Central and State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Central Public Works Department (CPWD), and representatives from the States of Assa...