India, May 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Japan Minister for Science & Technology Policy and Minister of State for Space Policy, Ms. ONODA Kimi, accompanied by a high-level official delegation, called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, to discuss collaboration across different domains, particularly in the f...
India, May 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A team of international astrophysicists have uncovered new insights into the mystery behind the differences in the appearances of extragalactic jets emerging from the environments of supermassive blackholes. They showed that the plasma composition can affect the appearances of these jets. This may help to unravel the mystery of matter content of relativistic jets. For a long time, astronomers have been wondering about a noticeable d...
India, May 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today presented certificates and testimonials to the first batch of Scientists and Academicians receiving a formal training course in administration and governance. Dr. Jitendra Singh described the 3-day ...
India, May 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), in collaboration with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), has been recognized by the India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records for establishing the record titled "First Roadblock Section Constructed Using Technical Textile Geocell Made from End-of-Life Plastic." The felicitation ceremony was held at the Auditorium, CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi, in the gracious presence of Dr. (...
India, May 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, will launch a nationwide Annual Health Check-Up Initiative for Workers aged 40 years and above, as proposed under the new Labour Codes, on May 7, 2026. The initiative will be formally inaugurated from the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Medical College & Hospital, Basaidarapur, New Delhi. Simultaneous launch events will also be ...
India, May 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 2nd BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting under India's Presidency at Thiruvananthapuram today, brought together delegations from BRICS Member States- China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia, Russia, South Africa and UAE along with knowledge partners- International Labour Organization, International Social Security Association and United Nations India. The meeting focused on advancing cooperation across three priority area...
India, May 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: :Mumbai, 6 May, 2026 The 2nd edition of WAVES Doc Bazaar will return from June 16 to 18, 2026, alongside the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF), at the NFDC Complex, Mumbai. WAVES Doc Bazaar is a premier one-stop platform designed to nurture and accelerate the journey of documentary, animation and short filmmakers by creating opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, market access and global visibility. Returning wit...
India, May 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India, through a notification issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting dated May 6, 2026, has appointed Shri Shashi Shekhar Vempati as the Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). He shall hold office for a period of three years from the date of joining. Consequent upon the elevation of Shri Prasoon Joshi as Chairman of Prasar Bharati, he has stepped down from the position of Cha...
India, May 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Continuing the nationwide rollout of reform linked implementation under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0; Mizoram and Ladakh signed MoUs with the Union Government today, committing to a structured reform framework for sustainable, transparent and community-led rural drinking water service delivery. The reform‑linked MoU mandates a Gram Panchayat‑led, service‑based and community‑centred model of rural water governance, ...
India, May 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Marking another major milestone in India's healthcare transformation, the Swasth Bharat Portal was launched recently during the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity: Best Practices Shaping India's Health Future by the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda. The launch signifies a decisive shift towards a more integrated, efficient, and scalable digital public health architecture. Over th...