India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The World Circular Economy Forum 2026 (WCEF2026) concluded today at Gandhinagar, Gujarat, after two days of intense discussions spanning the full spectrum of Circular Economy. The Forum brought together around 2,700 Delegates and 260 Speakers from over 60 countries, including governments, international organizations, industry, start-ups, academia and civil society. The closing session was graced by Shri Pravinbhai Mali, Minister ...
India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD), under the Digital India Corporation (DIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, in collaboration with Current AI and Kalpa Impact, hosted the finale of the VYOMA Innovation Challenge at IIIT-Delhi, bringing together researchers, students and startups developing practical applications of open-source AI hardware for diverse Indian contexts. The ...
India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: MUMBAI | 16 SEPTEMBER 2026: The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, successfully marked World Ozone Day 2026 today by organizing a massive community-driven Beach Clean-up and Plastic Collection Drive at Nagaon Beach, Mumbai. Aligning with the Ministry of Earth Sciences' nationwide Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar (SSSS) 5.0 campaign, the event witnessed enthusiastic participation from IITM officials, local represe...
India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A National Webinar on Solid and e-Waste Management was organised today in New Delhi, by the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Union Ministry of Education, as a lead-up to Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 and Special Campaign 6.0. Secretary, DoSEL, Shri T. K. Anil Kumar, highlighted the vision of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 towards inculcating environmental awareness and responsible citizenship among school student...
India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), is on an official visit to Russia from 16 to 18 September 2026, aimed at further strengthening the longstanding defence partnership and military-to-military cooperation between the two countries. During the visit, the COAS will receive a ceremonial Guard of Honour and pay tribute to the fallen soldiers at 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier' at Moscow. He will be holding discussions w...
India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The All India Girls High Altitude Long Trek 'Aparajita - Parang La 2026', a flagship adventure activity of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) was flagged-in by DG NCC Lt Gen Virendra Vats and Additional Secretary, Ministry of Defence Smt Dipti Mohil Chawla at Karzok, Ladakh on September 16, 2026. During the expedition, the team comprising 20 NCC Girl Cadets selected from across the country traversed the Parang La Pass (5,578 metres), ...
India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Following a nationwide Special Campaign 5.0 on Swachhata in October 2025, the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) has organised 329 Swachhata campaigns between November 2025 and August 2026. During this period, a total of 18,255 files were reviewed and 8,688 files were weeded out. To sustain the momentum beyond Campaign 5.0, the Department issued directions to all attached and subordinate offices to dedicate two hours every week...
India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 43rd edition of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Commanders' Conference will be held at the Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi from September 17 to 19, 2026. Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth will address the senior leadership of the Service on the opening day. His interaction will reaffirm the Government's commitment to strengthening the Indian Coast Guard and enhancing its role in safeguarding maritime interests and national...
India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat today launched the 8th Edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction in New Delhi, in the presence of Shri Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture. The auction offers citizens, collectors, institutions and art and culture enthusiasts an opportunity to acquire unique mementos presented to the Hon'ble Prime Minister on various occasion. The 8th Edition of the PM Memen...
India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A grand ceremony will be organised at the Secunderabad Parade Ground on September 17 on the occasion of Hyderabad Liberation Day. Hon'ble Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan will attend the ceremony as the Chief Guest. The Hon'ble Governor of Telangana, Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla; Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat; Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy; Union Minister of Stat...