India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, released three publications under the AI for India 2030 initiative led by the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) India, World Economic Forum (WEF). The release was announced in the presence of Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Shri S.C.L. Das, Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Smal...
India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India has achieved a significant milestone in global environmental conservation, moving up to the 9th position in terms of total forest area globally, as per the Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025, released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Bali. Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, informed about this development in a social media post on 'X'. In the previou...
India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Rural Development, under the guidance of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, is implementing the Special Campaign 5.0 to institutionalise cleanliness (Swachhta) and accelerate disposal of pending matters across the department. In the first 15 days of the Special Campaign 5.0 (October 2-16, 2025), the following progress has been achieved by the department: Out of the 577 physical files...
India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To enhance the riding experience of the commuters on National Highways, NHAI will deploy Network Survey Vehicles (NSV) in 23 states covering 20,933 km for collection, processing and analysing Road inventory and Pavement condition data of National Highway stretches. The deployment of NSVs will enable NHAI to collect necessary data related to road inventory and pavement condition including all relevant road defects like surface crack...
India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Introduction The global workforce is undergoing a profound transformation driven by advances in AI, machine learning, data science, and automation. As AI becomes embedded in industries such as healthcare, finance, education, manufacturing, and public services, there is an urgent need for broad-based AI literacy and specialised talent. The Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) program in India represents a strategic initiative by the Mi...
India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 22nd October, 2025: The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has achieved significant interim progress as part of the ongoing Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 5.0. The SCDPM, now in its fifth edition in 2025, continues to focus on enhancing cleanliness, improving record management, and ensuring timely disposal of pending matters across all offices under the Government of India. The SCDPM 5.0, launched nationwid...
India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri, an indigenously built Shivalik-class Guided Missile Stealth Frigate, participated in the Sea phase of JAIMEX-25 (Japan India Maritime Exercise) from 16 to 18 Oct 2025 and made a port call at Yokosuka, Japan, on 21 Oct 2025 for the Harbour phase. Prior to arriving at Yokosuka, INS Sahyadri and JMSDF Ships Asahi, Oumi and Submarine Jinryu participated in the sea phase of JAIMEX-25. The sea phase inc...
India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, attended the XVIth Session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva, where he delivered India's national statement and participated in key discussions. UNCTAD, established in 1964, plays a crucial role in promoting the integration of developing countries into the global economy through trade, investment, and sustainable development polic...
India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Introduction Ladakh's economy is deeply rooted in its unique geography, culture, and craftsmanship, where traditional livelihoods blend with emerging eco-friendly industries. From high-quality Pashmina wool and apricot orchards to intricate Thangka paintings and sustainable tourism, each sector reflects the region's skill and heritage. The recent GST reduction across wide variety of products and services will also impact Ladakh's...
India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare organized a pan-India CPR Awareness Week from 13th to 17th October 2025 with the objective of enhancing public understanding and practical capacity in Compression-only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The initiative aimed to sensitize citizens about the importance of early bystander intervention during cardiac arrest and other medical emergencies. Despite CPR's proven life-saving potential...