India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology inaugurated the 16th International Railway Equipment Exhibition-2025, Asia's largest and the world's second-largest railway exhibition at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today. The Union Minister announced plans to develop dedicated passenger corridors, engineered for maximum speeds of up to 350 kmph with an operat...
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) conducted by NSO, MoSPI is the primary source of data on activity participation and employment unemployment condition of the population. The PLFS survey methodology has been modified from January 2025 to provide monthly and quarterly estimates of labour force indicators for the country. Monthly results of PLFS are released in the form of Monthly Bulletins. It presents estimates of key labour...
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a 17-year-old boy was tortured in police custody at the Gandhigram Police Station in Rajkot district of Gujarat on 1st September, 2025. Reportedly, the incident came to light on 6th October, 2025 after a video of the torture surfaced on social media. The Commission has observed that the contents of the media report, if true, rai...
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Tourism successfully concluded a two-day State Tourism Ministers' Meet today in Udaipur. The landmark event, held from October 14-15, brought together Tourism Ministers and senior officials from all States and Union Territories to chart a collective course for transforming India's tourism landscape. The meeting served as a pivotal platform to advance the Prime Minister's vision of "One State: One Global Destination...
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Minority Affairs convened a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of Waqf property data uploads on the UMEED Central Portal, reaffirming its commitment to transparency and digital governance in the management of Waqf properties. Held at Kavaratti Island in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, the meeting witnessed active participation from the Lakshadweep Waqf Board, along with senior representatives from ...
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A social media post has made misleading claims regarding recent reforms and provisions under the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO). The post distorts facts related to withdrawal rules, eligibility conditions, and access to members' provident fund balances, creating confusion among subscribers. It is clarified that the claims being circulated are factually incorrect and grossly misleading. The EPFO plays a crucial role ...
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 16th Annual Meeting of the World Health Organization - International Regulatory Cooperation for Herbal Medicines (WHO-IRCH) is being held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 14th to 16th October 2025. The event brings together global regulatory authorities and experts to strengthen international cooperation and harmonisation in the regulation of herbal medicines. India made a significant contribution to the meeting, with an active del...
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has expressed happiness on Commonwealth Association's approval of India's bid to host the Commonwealth Games 2030 in Ahmedabad. In a post on X platform, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said "A day of immense joy and pride for India. Heartiest congratulations to every citizen of India on Commonwealth Association's approval of India's bid t...
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The chemicals and petrochemical industry has the potential to be at the forefront of developing new technologies and making India a leader in providing cutting-edge solutions for the economy and industry said Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, while delivering the keynote address at the 7th Indian Chemicals and Petrochemicals Conference conducted by CII today. Shri Goyal highlighted that the Government's p...
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Introduction Nagaland's economy is a blend of natural resources and emerging enterprises, with its economy spanning agriculture, handloom, handicrafts, and tourism. The recent GST reforms mark a crucial step toward strengthening the state's economy by rationalising tax rates across multiple industries. This is expected to make products and services more affordable while improving earnings for local producers and entrepreneurs. Th...