Vice-President expresses grief over loss of lives in Darjeeling

India, Oct. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, has condoled the loss of lives in Darjeeling following heavy rains and landslidestoday. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured. In a post on X, Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan said: "Deeply anguished by the tragic loss of lives in the bridge mishap in Darjeeling following heavy rains and landslides. Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Praye...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurates the expanded capacity of the Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Cooperative Sugar Factory and unveils the statues of Padma Shri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil and Padma Bhushan Balasaheb Vikhe Patil in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra

India, Oct. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today inaugurated the expanded facility of the Pravara Sugar Factory in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, and unveiled the statues of Padma Shri Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil and Padma Bhushan Balasaheb Vikhe Patil. On this occasion, several dignitaries were present, including Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Shri Eknath Shinde and Shri Ajit ...


GST Reforms 2025: How Maharashtra's Economy Will Gain Across Sectors

India, Oct. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Introduction An economy with strong agriculture, industry, and services sectors, Maharashtra is set to gain significantly from the recent GST reforms. The state's economy entails sugar production in its western belt, fruit and vegetable processing in Nagpur, Nashik, Jalgaon, and Konkan, and fisheries along the coastal districts. It is equally recognised for its handloom hubs like Ichalkaranji and Solapur, iconic crafts such as Kolh...


Prime Minister congratulates Shri Hagrama Mohilary on being sworn in as Chief Executive Member of Bodoland Territorial Council

India, Oct. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today extended his heartfelt congratulations to Shri Hagrama Mohilary on being sworn in as the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). Shri Modi reaffirmed the unwavering support of both the Central Government and the Assam Government to the BTC administration, emphasizing a shared commitment to the vision of the revered Bodofa Upendranath Brahma. In a post on ...


Raksha Mantri to Visit Australia on October 09-10, 2025

India, Oct. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will undertake a two-day official visit to Australia on October 09-10, 2025, at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Australia Mr Richard Marles. The visit comes at a historic moment when India and Australia commemorate 5 years of establishment of India Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP). This will also mark the first-ever visit of a Defence Minister to Aus...


INDIAN NAVY SET TO COMMISSION ANDROTH - A STEADY MARCH WITH NEW INDIGENOUS INDUCTIONS

India, Oct. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Navy is set to commission Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at a ceremonial event scheduled to be held on 06 Oct 2025 at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. The ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. The commissioning of Androth, marks yet another milestone in the Indian Navy's steady stride towards ...


Union Health Secretary Chairs High-Level Meeting with States/UTs on Quality and Rational Use of Cough Syrups

India, Oct. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In view of recent concerns relating to the quality and administration of cough syrups, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare convened a high-level meeting under the chairmanship of the Union Health Secretary, Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava with all States and Union Territories to review compliance with drug quality norms and promote the rational use of cough syrups, especially in paediatric populations. The matter had been e...


Leprosy in India: The Road to a Disease-Free Future

India, Oct. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Leprosy, or Hansen's disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. Infection can lead to involvement of the nerves, respiratory tract, skin, and eyes. Symptoms include discoloured skin patches, lack of ability to feel touch, pressure, pain, heat and cold, muscle weakness, non-healing ulcers, deformities particularly in hands, feet and face and inability to close eyes and poor vision. Leprosy is tr...


Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) actively participates in the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva - 2025 campaign

India, Oct. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) actively participated in the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva - 2025 campaign, organized from 17th September to 2nd October 2025 under the joint aegis of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). Guided by the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of fostering a cleaner and sustainable India through the Swachhata move...


Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal to visit Qatar from 6-7 October 2025; to co-chair Qatar-India Joint Commission Meeting in Doha

India, Oct. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal is visiting Doha, Qatar for the meeting of the Qatar-India Joint Commission on Trade and Commerce from 6-7 October 2025. The meeting will be co-chaired by H.E. Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry of Qatar. This visit underscores the importance that India attaches to its trade and investment ties with Qatar, one of our important trad...