India, July 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A significant breakthrough has been achieved through the dedicated conciliation efforts of the Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Chandigarh, functioning under the Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Ministry of Labour & Employment, in an industrial dispute concerning contract workers engaged at Ultratech Cement Works Plant, Baga, Himachal Pradesh. Following sustained discussions and conciliation proceeding...
India, July 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, has launched "VISHWAS, 2026", a one-time dispute resolution initiative to facilitate amicable settlement of disputes relating to levy of damages /penalty under Section 14B of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 and Section 128 of the Code on Social Security, 2020. The Scheme has been ...
India, July 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards realizing Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of "One Nation, One Application" under the Digital India Programme, the Maharashtra Legislature expressed its commitment to adopt the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA). A meeting was held at Vidhan Bhawan, Mumbai on 16.07.2026 among Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India, Department of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Maharash...
India, July 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare is organising the 2nd National Workshop on Pension Litigation on 18th July 2026 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon'ble Minister of State for Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions will address the plenary session of the National Workshop on Pension Litigation on July 18, 2026. The Workshop will be attended by Nodal Officers and Panel Counsels of all ...
India, July 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), through the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), concluded its participation at Bharat Tex 2026 today, showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit, craftsmanship and enterprise of rural women associated with Self Help Groups (SHGs). Over the four-day event, the Ministry's pavilion served as a platform for Lakhpati Didis from across the country to engage with b...
India, July 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To strengthen science, technology and innovation (STI)-driven interventions for sustainable and inclusive development in the Kargil region, CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR), Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (National Coordinating Institution-IIT Delhi); Regional Coordinating Institution-IIT Jammu; and Participating Institution-Government Degree College, Kargil, jointly organised a one day meet on "S...
India, July 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Researchers have revealed a hidden connection between the Sun's surface and its upper layers making fresh inroads to understanding space weather that affect satellites, communication systems, navigation networks and even power grids on Earth. For many years, scientists have known that the Sun has a slow but steady flow of hot gas, or plasma, that moves from its equator toward the poles. This movement, known as the meridional flow,...
India, July 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Researchers have designed a new porous organic anode material for more efficient lithium-ion batteries with improved energy storage capacity. As demand for energy storage for electric vehicles, smartphones, laptops, and renewable energy continues to grow, there is an increasing need for batteries that can be charged quickly without compromising lifespan. To address this challenge, the researchers from Indian Association for the Cu...
India, July 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Reinforcing its commitment to expanding quality apprenticeship opportunities and strengthening youth employability in the North-Eastern Region (NER), the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched the Extension of the Special Intervention for Promotion of Apprenticeship in the North-Eastern Region (NER) under the Prime Minister's National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS) for FY 2026-27, to be implem...
India, July 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 12th Meeting of the National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS) was held on July 17, 2026 under the Chairmanship of Chairman Central Water Commission, at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath, New Delhi. The meeting was attended by official members of ten central ministries/departments, seven States, two dam safety experts in addition to all Head of State Dam Safety Organisations and other special invitees. In the inaugural remar...