India, July 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report about some toddlers being treated inhumanly by the nannies at a creche operating on the premises of an IT company in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Reportedly, the incident came to light after a Child Helpline official received videos depicting cruelty towards toddlers of professionals working at the campus who leave their children at the facil...
India, July 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) has taken adequate initiatives for the welfare of senior citizens. The welfare activities for the senior citizens are carried through Atal Vayo Abhyudaya Yojana (AVYAY) aimed at fostering an inclusive society for senior citizens reflecting the Central Government's strong commitment towards "Ageing with Dignity" and "Ageing at Place". Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice ...
India, July 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: New Delhi, July 3, 2026: In a major milestone for India's maritime and manufacturing sectors, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, today unveiled the first export-import (EXIM) shipping container manufactured in India for global shipping major A.P. Moller-Maersk at the Maersk-CONCOR Inland Container Depot in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh. The milestone reflects the Government of India's unwavering commitment t...
India, July 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Mumbai | 3rd July 2026 The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), in association with Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) and SBI Ventures Limited (SVL), today convened an industry consultation on the Maritime Investment Fund (MIF), bringing together leading stakeholders from across India's maritime and financial ecosystem to deliberate on the design, strategy and implementation of the fund. The consultation wa...
India, July 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune, officially inaugurated its newly renovated, state-of-the-art Skill Development Center. The advanced facility was inaugurated by Dr. Ashish Lele, Director of CSIR-NCL, alongside Chief Guest Dr. Vinay Kumar, Nodal Scientist for the CSIR-Integrated Skill Initiative (CSIR-HRDC, Ghaziabad), and representatives from the Envalior Team, who sponsored the modernization project through their Corp...
India, July 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A banyan tree in Munger, Bihar, estimated to be around 700 years old, has been identified as the oldest accurately dated banyan tree, Ficus benghalensis, using radiocarbon dating, a method that relies exclusively on scientific evidence rather than historical records or local lore Banyan trees, with their intricate root and branch networks, provide habitats for a variety of wildlife, including birds and insects. They have also playe...
India, July 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that India's "Whole of Government" approach calls for convergence of diverse individual and institutional capacities, where institutions and professionals contribute their ...
India, July 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj organized a National Workshop of State Panchayati Raj Ministers on the Recommendations of the Sixteenth Finance Commission in New Delhi, today. The Workshop was convened in the context of the recommendations of the Sixteenth Finance Commission (2026 to 2031), which has recommended a devolution of Rs. 4,35,236 crore to Rural Local Bodies for the period 2026-27 to 2030-31 and the Operational Guidelines i...
India, July 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Driving Inclusive Growth through the National SC-ST Hub Scheme The National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme is a focused initiative designed to empower entrepreneurs from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. By addressing barriers such as access to markets, finance, technology, lack of capacity and institutional networks, the scheme is helping these enterprises to enhance their competitiveness and sustainability. Beyond fostering public ...
India, July 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. Name of the recommendee Details Smt. Sunitha Gandham Appointed as Additional Judges of the Andhra Pradesh High Court Shri Alapati Giridhar Shri Purushottam Kumar Chintalapudi @ Ch. Purushottama Kumar In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, in consultation with Chief Justice of India, the President is pleased to appoint the following Judicial Officers as Additional Judges of the Andhra Pradesh ...