NIELIT Digital University (NDU) Platform Integrated with Saylor University, USA

India, Sept. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), launched a collaboration with Saylor University, USA to integrate Saylor's digital learning resources into the NIELIT Digital University (NDU) platform. Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, attended as Chief Guest and formally inaugurated the partnership. The event took place at the MeitY, N...


Union Environment Minister inaugurates National Workshop on 'Leveraging Latest Technologies in Assessment of Forest and Tree Resources', in New Delhi

India, Sept. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change organised a national workshop on 'Leveraging Latest Technologies in Assessment of Forest and Tree Resources' in New Delhi today. The inaugural session was presided over by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav. The occasion was also graced by the presence of Union MoS (EFCC), Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh. The Workshop brought together Sta...


DRI intensifies crackdown on gold smuggling in pan-India operations; seizes around 41 kg foreign-origin gold worth Rs. 62 crore (approx.); 24 persons, including three foreign nationals, arrested

India, Sept. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 22 gold bars seized by DRI Varanasi 8 Capsules seized in Chennai Continuing its sustained crackdown on organised gold smuggling, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized around 41 kg foreign-origin gold, cumulatively valued at around Rs 62 crore in six intelligence-led operations in recent days. The operations have resulted in the arrest of 24 persons, including three foreign nationals, and have exposed sophistic...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah meets His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V in New Delhi

India, Sept. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah meets His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V in New Delhi today. In his post on X platform, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said "Pleased to meet His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V in New Delhi. India cherishes its bond with the Aga Khan Development Network, tied by a shared commitment to human development. Our discussions focused on str...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah chairs the third meeting of the Governing Body of the NIDM in New Delhi

India, Sept. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today chaired the third meeting of the Governing Body of the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) in New Delhi. The meeting was attended by the Union Home Secretary, Vice-Chancellor of Delhi University, Member and Head of Department of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Director General of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Secreta...


Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal reviews preparations for Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 with States/UTs

India, Sept. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Power, Shri Manohar Lal, today chaired a high-level meeting with State Urban Development Ministers, Principal Secretaries, Urban Development and State Mission Directors to review the preparedness of States and Union Territories for Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026. The meeting reviewed preparations for the nationwide campaign, which will be observed from 17th September to 17th October ...


Union Minister Shri C. R. Paatil Reviews Progress of Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation

India, Sept. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Jal Shakti Shri C. R. Paatil today chaired a review meeting of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation to assess the overall progress of projects, programmes, schemes and initiatives being undertaken by the Department and its various wings and organisations. During the meeting, National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), Central Water Commission (CWC), Central Ground Water Board...


Two-Day National Conference on Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) to Begin in Mumbai Tomorrow

India, Sept. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra, is organising a National Conference on Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) in Mumbai on 11-12 September 2026, under the chairmanship of Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports. The Conference will be attended by Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, Union Minister of State f...


Union Minister of State for MSME Sushri Shobha Karandlaje inaugurates Technology Centre at Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka

India, Sept. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Minister of State for the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, inaugurated the Technology Centre (TC) at Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka, on 10 September 2026. The inauguration ceremony was graced by senior officers from the Ministry of MSME, Government of India; Government of Karnataka and representatives from industry and other local stakeholders. The inauguration ceremony also feat...


Small Hydro Power has a distinctive role in India's clean energy transition: Shri Shripad Yesso Naik

India, Sept. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Small Hydro Power has a distinctive role in India's clean energy transition, said Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Power while addressing the Curtain Raiser Programme for the dedicated Small Hydro Power (SHP) session at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 held today in New Delhi. Addressing the gathering, he said that Small Hydro Power can contribute to energy security, decentr...