Special Campaign 5.0: Department of Personnel & Training Achieves Record File Review, Public Grievance Disposal, and Cleanliness Drives

India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Personnel & Training (DoP&T), along with its attached and subordinate organizations, actively pursued all activities under Special Campaign 5.0 and successfully achieved its targets. The campaign commenced on 2nd October 2025 and concluded on 31st October 2025, with a focus on the review and weeding out of Records, reduction of pendency, management and disposal of scrap and expeditious decision-making on various i...


Ongoing Celebrations of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada Continue Across the Country with Cultural and Educational Activities

India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In continuation of the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh (JJGV) Pakhwada celebrations being observed from 1st to 15th November 2025, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, is organizing a series of programmes across the country through its Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs), Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs), and partner institutions. These activities, held under the banner of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, commemorate the 150th...


NHRC, India's two-week online short-term internship programme - November 2025 begins

India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India began its two-week Online Short Term Internship Programme (OSTI) for November 2025. A total of 906 applications were received out of which 80 students representing various academic disciplines from 16 States and Union territories across the nation have been selected to attend. The internship aims to provide college/ university students with a comprehensive understanding of promotio...


Prime Minister's Statement prior to his departure to Bhutan

India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: I will be visiting the Kingdom of Bhutan from 11-12 November 2025. It would be my honour to join the people of Bhutan as they mark the 70th birth anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth King. The exposition of the Sacred Piprahwa Relics of Lord Buddha from India during the organisation of the Global Peace Prayer Festival in Bhutan reflects our two countries' deep-rooted civilisational and spiritual ties. The visit will also mark a...


IICA and WNS Global Services launch YBRANT programme on CSR, ESG & Sustainability

India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), in collaboration with WNS Global Services, successfully launched the IICA-WNS Ybrant CSR, ESG & Sustainability Program on 11th November 2025. The event was graced by Shri Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh, Director General & CEO, IICA; Mr. Gopal Agarwal, Head CSR, WNS Global Services. In his address, Shri Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh emphasized that the Ybrant Program marks a strategic step toward ...


Redefining India's Highways

India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Paving the way for New-Age Highways Digital Tolling & Payment Reforms Rajmargyatra: Making Highway Travel Smarter and Smoother The Rajmargyatra app has rapidly gained traction among Indian commuters, climbing to the 23rd spot in the overall rankings on Google Play Store and securing the 2nd spot in the travel category. With over 15 lakh downloads and an impressive user rating of 4.5 stars, the app has emerged as a...


UIDAI to use behavioural insights to enhance adoption of Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) among children

India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: After waiving all charges for Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) in Aadhaar for children, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will use behavioural insights to enhance adoption of MBU. UIDAI has partnered with research consultancy Behavioural Insights Limited (BIT) to help children and youngsters access vital services through the timely updation of biometric in their Aadhaar. The MoU aims to increase MBU in Aadhaar ...


Healthcare affordability a key priority for the Government; duty cuts and GST reductions benefitting citizens: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal

India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, while addressing the 22nd CII Annual Health Summit in New Delhi today, pointed out that India's healthcare sector has benefitted from the Government's continued focus on affordability-such as reducing GST on health and life insurance from 18 per cent to 0 per cent, and lowering duties on medical devices, cancer care drugs and several essential medicines to make treatments mo...


NBA Releases Patent-linked Access Benefit-sharing of Rs.43.22 Lakh to the Benefit Claimers for the first time

India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Andhra Pradesh SBB [Rs.20,66,553] Tamil Nadu SBB [Rs.16,79,482] Odisha SBB [Rs.2,09,965] Uttar Pradesh SBB [Rs.91,500] Madhya Pradesh SBB [Rs.79,547] In a novel initiative, the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released patent-linked Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) funds amounting to Rs.43.22 lakh. The funds were generated from Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) applications that utilised Indian biological resources f...


Secretary Ayush Underscores Ayurveda's Central Role in Holistic Healthcare at CII Annual Health Summit 2025

India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH, addressed today the 22nd CII Annual Health Summit 2025 in New Delhi, underscoring Ayurveda's pivotal role in shaping the future of holistic healthcare in India. He urged hospitals and healthcare providers to fully harness the vast potential of Ayurveda by actively integrating Ayurvedic therapies, wellness treatments, detoxification, and yoga with modern medical services. Shri Kot...