India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Mumbai: 15 September 2026 NTPC Limited's Western Region-I Headquarters, Mumbai, is all set to host the Mumbai Regional Round of the prestigious NTPC Electron Quiz 2026-27 on 17 September 2026 at Bharat Ratnam - Mega CFC, SEEPZ Special Economic Zone, Andheri (East), Mumbai. The quiz, themed "Anything and Everything from the World of Business and Management", invites teams of two students currently pursuing Engineering or Manageme...
India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw today inaugurated, dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone for five Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCTs) in Gujarat, strengthening the State's freight handling capacity and improving connectivity between regional economic centres, ports and markets across the country. Shri Vaishnaw also flagged off the salt-loaded freight train from Shivlakha GCT to Mithapur, marking...
India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For centuries, the Varuna River has been an integral part of Varanasi's geographical and cultural landscape, lending the city half its name and shaping its growth. Today, the river corridor is set to assume a new role as a key axis of modern urban mobility. Following the Union Cabinet's approval in July, the Rs.10,998-crore, 43.218-km Varuna Elevated Corridor is set to become an important component of Varanasi's future transport ...
India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major step towards taking pension awareness and retirement security to rural households, the Department of Rural Development (DoRD) and the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create and support a community-based outreach mechanism of 'Pension Sakhis' across rural India. The MoU was signed between Shri Amit Shukla, Joint Secretary DoRD, and Ms. Sumeet K...
India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated the "SpeedSeed Phenotyping and Resource Optimization for Unified Trait Analysis" (SPROUT) facility at BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research (BRIC-NIPGR), New Delhi, describing it as an important indigenous capability for developing climate-resilient crops suited to different weather ...
India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Expert astrophotographers and amateur astronomers from across the country participated in the fourth edition of the Hanle Dark Sky Reserve Star Party from 7 - 12 September, 2026 at the Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle, Ladakh. "The enthusiasm with which amateur astronomers as well as astrophotographers from across the country participated, highlighted the event's role in underlining the importance of preserving its pristi...
India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) has taken a new step towards strengthening science communication by leveraging SARAL AI: an initiative of Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) New Delhi to convert research published in its journals into engaging and accessible videos. The initiative is in line with the Government's emphasis on adoption of emerging technologies for ef...
India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, today hosted the send-off ceremony for the Indian contingent participating in WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi. India's largest-ever contingent of 70 skilled young competitors will represent the country across 63 skill categories at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, scheduled to be held in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 Sept...
India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, is strengthening accessible learning through TAPAS - Training for Augmenting Productivity and Services, an online learning management platform offering self-paced certificate courses in key areas of social defence. A senior official in the Ministry said that TAPAS recorded 6,866 student enrolments between 2021 and 2026, includin...
India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Government is advancing the educational empowerment of students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) through the Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS). Union Minister of Social Justice And Empowerment, Dr Virendra Kumar said that from 2014-15 to 2025-26, a cumulative expenditure of approximately Rs. 3,509.39 crore has been recorded under the four major ...