India, Sept. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Continuing its intensified crackdown on cross-border gold smuggling, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), in coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF), has disrupted multiple consignments of foreign-origin gold smuggled through the India-Bangladesh border. In a series of operations in West Bengal and Bihar, around 12 kg foreign-origin gold, cumulatively valued at around Rs. 17 crore were recovered and seized from...
India, Sept. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities Meeting in New Delhi today, as the culmination of India's BRICS Chairship of the tax cooperation track. The meeting was also addressed by the Union Finance Minister, Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, and Revenue Secretary Shri Arvind Shrivastava. The meeting was attended by Shri Ravi Agrawa...
India, Sept. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Acting on specific intelligence regarding an illegal wildlife trade deal, officers of DRI, intercepted two persons at Bandar Chalia Gaon Ground, Mariani, Assam, on 22.09.2026. During the operation, 86 live Tokay Geckos, an endangered wildlife species, were recovered from their possession and seized under the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The Tokay Gecko is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection)...
India, Sept. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In an intelligence led operation, officers of DRI, intercepted an import consignment at Nhava Sheva Port suspected to contain firecrackers and on examination of the same found firecrackers concealed under the guise of declared goods, namely "Bottle & Wallpaper." Seized firecracker 288 Gatling The detailed examination led to recovery of 19,800 pieces of firecrackers (known as 288 Gatling), weighing approximately 10,000 Kg with a ...
India, Sept. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC), under the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, today organised an Investor Meet in Visakhapatnam to brief prospective bidders and stakeholders on the upcoming e-auction of 459 land parcels of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. Senior officials from NLMC and RINL were present at the ...
India, Sept. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In view of the proposed three-day nationwide bank strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) from September 28 to 30, 2026, coinciding with the preceding weekend holidays of September 26 and 27, the government has taken proactive steps to safeguard the banking needs of citizens. In order to ensure that the genuine banking needs of the public are not adversely affected for an extended period, all Public Sector Banks a...
India, Sept. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is geared up to participate actively in Special Campaign 6, being organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). The Campaign will be undertaken in two phases: 1. Preparation Phase: 15 September to 30 September 2026 2. Implementation Phase: 2 October to 31 October 2026 Inspired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision to institutionalize S...
India, Sept. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) celebrated the 11th Ayurveda Day on 23.09.2026 at Sankalp Bhawan, New Delhi, aligning with the nationwide celebrations spearheaded by the Ministry of Ayush. The event was centered around the theme, "Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow," focusing on preventive healthcare, wellness and sustainable lifestyle practices. To mark this significant occasion, MoHUA organized a specialized se...
India, Sept. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The second day of the 9th India International Water Week (IIWW 2026) transitioned into its full technical schedule at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, centering on the theme of climate-resilient water management. Organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the day featured parallel deliberations across Country, Water Leaders', Practitioners', and Thematic Forums, alongside dedicated side events and the concurrent Second International WASH...
India, Sept. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A delegation of the Central Secretariat Group-C Employees' Association today thanked Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and MoS in the Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, for frequently interacting with them and receiving their inputs on service-related matters. During the interaction, Dr. Jitendra Sin...