BRICS MINISTERS OF JUSTICE MEETING ON STRENGTHENING ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING IN MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION

India, May 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under India's BRICS 2026 Chairship, the Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, announces that the "Declaration of the Ministers of Justice of the BRICS Countries on Strengthening Alternative Dispute Resolution through Capacity Building in Mediation and Arbitration" was adopted today, 21 May 2026, at the meeting of the Hon'ble Ministers of Justice held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The Declaration...


Railways Urges Passengers to Stay Alert & Vigilant While Travelling

India, May 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Railways are using the latest technology tools like AI, drones, CCTV etc. intensively to enhance the safety of trains, passengers, station premises and the vast rail network. This is being undertaken in a mission mode by strengthening the intelligence gathering mechanism at the beat level of the Railway Protection Force (RPF). In a crucial high-level security review meeting held in New Delhi today, the Railway Ministry carried out e...


Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari Reviews Quality and Maintenance of 11,672 km National Highway Network in Uttar Pradesh

India, May 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari, acting on feedback received through media and social media, today reviewed the quality and maintenance progress of 11,672 km of National Highway Projects in Uttar Pradesh during a meeting held in New Delhi. The review meeting was attended by Union MoS Shri Ajay Tamta and Shri Harsh Malhotra, along with officials from MoRTH, NHAI and project contractors. During the revi...


Department of Land Resources and ADB Explore Collaboration in Land Governance and Watershed Management

India, May 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: New Delhi, May 21: Secretary, Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Ministry of Rural Development, Shri Narendra Bhooshan, today held an introductory meeting with a delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) led by its Country Director, Ms. Mio Oka. During the meeting, Shri Narendra Bhooshan highlighted the key initiatives being undertaken by the Department of Land Resources in the areas of land governance, land records moderni...


Dr. Jitendra Singh Dedicates UMMID Programme to the Nation; Says Genomic and Precision Medicine Will Shape the Future of Healthcare

India, May 21 -- 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, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today dedicated the UMMID (Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders) Programme for Rare Genetic Disorders/ Diseases to the Nation and said India is steadily entering an era where healthcare, diagnosi...


"TDB-DST supports Ansoz Creations, Bhopal for Commercialization of Electronics and IT based STEM Activity Kit."

India, May 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards strengthening India's indigenous educational technology and experiential learning ecosystem, the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has entered into an agreement with M/s Ansoz Creations Pvt. Ltd., Bhopal, for the project titled "Commercialization of Electronics and IT based STEM Activity Kit." The project aims to establish an advanced man...


Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment will Host Virtual Program on "Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy" on 22 May 2026.

India, May 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, will organise a virtual program on "Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy" on May 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The programme will commence with a welcome address by the Joint Secretary (Senior Citizens), followed by an address by Shri Sudhansh Pant, Secretary, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment. Care Economy includes activities related t...


Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment will Host Virtual Program on "Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy" on 22 May 2026

India, May 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, will organise a virtual program on "Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy" on May 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The programme will commence with a welcome address by the Joint Secretary (Senior Citizens), followed by an address by Shri Sudhansh Pant, Secretary, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment. Shri B. L. Verma, Hon'ble Minister of Stat...


Unincorporated Establishments Surge Beyond 9 Crore, powering economic growth

India, May 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Snapshot: Fig 2: Percentage Share of Establishments among Broad Activity Categories (Jan- Mar '26) Fig 3: Percentage Share of Workers among Broad Activity Categories (Jan- Mar '26) Indicator January-March 2026 Number of Establishments (in '00) 9,16,472 Percentage of proprietary and partnership establishments 98.95 Percentage of hired worker establishments 13.54 Number of Workers (in '00) 15,17,055 Percentage share of wo...


SAIL signs MoU with MDI, Gurgaon for Executive Education Program

India, May 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Steel Authority of India Limited's (SAIL) Management Training Institute (MTI) and Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at SAIL Corporate Office in New Delhi on 20th May, 2026, to collaborate on Executive Education Programmes for building future-ready leaders in SAIL. This partnership will combine academic knowledge with real-world application through customized leadership Progra...