India, Aug. 26 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The yellow metal, rather tiny particles of it, can hold the key to a nanotechnology-based tool for early detection of Parkinson's Disease (PD). Parkinson's disease is one of the fastest-growing neurological disorder globally. With an aging population and rising life expectancy, the number affected by the disease in India is projected to increase substantially, placing immense pressure on healthcare systems. Yet, most...
India, Aug. 26 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: To support the educational aspirations of the children of toll plaza employees, NHAI in collaboration with Vertis Infrastructure Trust announced the launch of 'Project Aarohan'. The program was launched by NHAI Chairman Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav in the presence of Dr. Zafar Khan, Executive Director and Joint CEO, Vertis Infrastructure Trust and senior NHAI officials at NHAI Headquarters in New Delhi. The initiative aims...
India, Aug. 26 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Minister of State for Road, Transport and Highways & Corporate Affairs, Shri Harsh Malhotra, today laid the foundation stone for 4 new flyovers at Panchgaon Chowk, Rathiwas, near Hero Company, and Sahlawas, Foot Over Bridges (FOBs) at 9 strategic locations along the Gurgaon-Kotputli-Jaipur section of NH-48 - Shikhopur, Manesar, Binola, Rathiwas, Malpura, Jaisinghpurkhera, Sidhrawali, Kharkhara, and Khijuri - and ...
India, Aug. 26 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, MoS PMO, Department of Space, Department of Atomic Energy, Dr. Jitendra Singh today released the latest edition of the RTI Journal and unveiled an E-Journal on the website of the National Federation of Information Commissions in India (NFICI). The Minister was addressing the Inaugural S...
India, Aug. 26 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Union Government has released the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) Untied Grants for Rural Local Bodies in three states during the Financial Year 2025-26. Mizoram has received Rs.14.2761 crores for 827 eligible Village Councils as part of the 2023-24 grants, while Odisha has been allocated Rs.240.8149 crores for 6,085 eligible Gram Panchayats and 63 eligible Block Panchayats and Tripura has been provided Rs. 29...
India, Aug. 26 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: A Regional Review Meeting of the State Channelising Agencies (SCAs) of National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFCs) Southern Region was held in Kochi, Kerala on 26th August, 2025. The meeting was presided over by Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri George Kurian. The National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC) implements various ...
India, Aug. 26 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah addressed the inauguration session of the two-day Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) workshop as the chief guest. The workshop is being organized by the Border Management Division, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in New Delhi. On this occasion, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah also launched the logo of the Vibrant Villages Program. Union Minister of State fo...
India, Aug. 26 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: In a major strike against drug trafficking and distribution syndicates, the officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) have seized a significant quantity of narcotic substances under Operation codenamed "Rainbow". A specific intelligence on the modus of smuggling of narcotics viz cocaine, in small quantities, concealed in soft toys and smuggled using domestic courier networks, was further developed by t...
India, Aug. 26 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Honourable Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji, Mr Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, accompanied by a high-level delegation, visited the head office of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) in New Delhi on Tuesday. He was warmly welcomed by the Chief Executive Officer of UIDAI Sh. Bhuvnesh Kumar, and senior officials of the Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of I...
India, Aug. 26 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education selects 21 teachers in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Polytechnic for National Awards to Teachers (NAT) 2025. NEP 2020 recognizes that motivated, energized and capable faculty is critical for advancement of the students, institution and profession. It also envisages incentives such as rewards and recognitions to cultivate a culture of excellence in educat...