India, Aug. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) today organised a Platinum Jubilee Ceremony to mark 75 years of its popular Hindi science magazine, 'Vigyan Pragati'. Launched in 1952, 'Vigyan Pragati' has played a significant role over the past 75 years in disseminating scientific information among the public in simple and accessible language, promoting scientific temper and awareness, and communi...
India, Aug. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In the closing session of the 14th BRICS Science Ministerial Meet chaired by India, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh announced the unanimous adoption of 'Chennai Declaration', reaffirming BRICS commitment to build effective, resilient and future- ready framework in science, techno...
India, Aug. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of strengthening institutional mechanisms, promoting appropriate technologies, ensuring operational preparedness and scaling up mechanised sanitation services across cities in the country, a National Workshop on "Mission Zero: Ending Fatalities in Sanitation Work" was organised at the State Convention Centre, Lokseva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar in Odisha today. The workshop was graced by Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, Hon'ble Chief Mini...
India, Aug. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of strengthening institutional mechanisms, promoting appropriate technologies, ensuring operational preparedness and scaling up mechanised sanitation services across cities in the country, a National Workshop on "Mission Zero: Ending Fatalities in Sanitation Work" was organised at the State Convention Centre, Lokseva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar in Odisha today. The workshop was graced by Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, Hon'ble Chief Mini...
India, Aug. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The BRICS Youth Ministers' Meeting, organised by the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, successfully concluded in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The meeting was presided over by Hon'ble Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, alongside Hon'ble Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse, and Secretary, Department ...
India, Aug. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP) launched in 2019, represents one of India's largest livestock health initiatives aimed at controlling and eradicating Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis through nationwide vaccination and surveillance. The programme has administered 147.16 crore FMD vaccine doses, benefiting 8.04 crore farmers. Strengthened immunity has contributed to a significant reduction in disease...
India, Aug. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI), vide an order dated 21.08.2026 issued under Section 27 of the Competition Act, 2002, (the Act) has imposed a penalty of INR 1,29,901/- on Rekha Agencies and INR 2,13,274/- on SS Marketing, for indulging in anti-competitive conduct in respect of Himachal Pradesh Tender 2013 for the procurement of tyres. The Commission also directed Rekha Agencies and SS Marketing to cease and desist from a...
India, Aug. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice President, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today inaugurated 'MALHAR 2026', a youth-centric, monsoon-themed celebration of Indian classical music by Antar Hriday Connect, in New Delhi. Addressing the gathering, the Vice President appreciated Antar Hriday Connect for creating opportunities for young people to experience and engage with India's rich classical music heritage, particularly through free classical music concerts. Th...
India, Aug. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared glimpses of his address at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026. In a series of X posts, Shri Modi said; "India has moved from Production Linked Punishment to Production Linked Incentives. There was a time when companies would be penalised for producing beyond prescribed limits! That mindset of the Licence Raj discouraged enterprise, production and job creation. Today, th...
India, Aug. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today addressed the Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026. Greeting the assembled dignitaries, policymakers, and business leaders at the World Leaders Forum, the Prime Minister expressed his profound happiness at participating in the prestigious summit. Emphasizing the critical relevance of this year's theme, 'Shared Futures', he noted that the global fluctuations of recent years have undeniably ...