Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Unveils Rs.1,500-Crore Boost with 16 Infrastructure and 113 CSR Projects at New Mangalore Port's Golden Jubilee

India, Nov. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal joined the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) at Mangaluru, marking 50 years of its service as one of India's leading maritime gateways. The event also witnessed the inauguration, dedication and foundation stone laying of 16 key infrastructure projects and 113 CSR initiatives worth Rs.1,500 crore. The celebration highlighted the r...


On the eve of World Diabetes Day, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launches "Phenome National Conclave on Longitudinal Cohort Studies: Cohort Connect 2025", at CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar

India, Nov. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the eve of World Diabetes Day tomorrow, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today launched "Phenome National Conclave on Longitudinal Cohort Studies: Cohort Connect 2025", at CSIR-IMMT, here. Cohort Connect is said to be India's largest evidence-based study on Genetic, Lifestyle and Environmental driver...


Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD & BDL sign Rs 2,095.70 crore contract for INVAR Anti-tank missiles to enhance lethality of T-90 tank

India, Nov. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Defence has inked a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the procurement of INVAR Anti-tank Missiles at a total cost of Rs 2,095.70 crore, under the 'Buy (Indian)' category. The contract was signed by senior officials of the Ministry of Defence and representatives of BDL in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh at South Block, New Delhi on November 13, 2025. The procurement of the INVAR A...


Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan to be the Chief Guest at the Diamond Jubilee Celebration of the Indian Telecommunications Service (ITS) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on November 14, 2025

India, Nov. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, will be the Chief Guest at the Diamond Jubilee Celebration marking 60 years of the Indian Telecommunications Service (ITS) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on November 14, 2025. Constituted in 1965, the Indian Telecommunications Service (ITS) is an organized civil service of the Government of India. The service was created to meet the techno-managerial requirements of the Governme...


Railway Board Issues Detailed Guidelines to Zonal Railways for Systematic Management and Disposal of Train Garbage

India, Nov. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Railway Board has issued detailed instructions to all Zonal Railways regarding the systematic management and disposal of garbage from trains during their journey. The directive aims to enhance cleanliness and ensure a more pleasant travel experience for passengers. The instructions reinforce a mechanism where On-Board Housekeeping Service (OBHS) and Pantry Car staff are mandated to collect garbage from passenger compartments a...


Hon'ble Dr. Jitendra Singh, MoS, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, interacted with a 30-member delegation from Maldives led by Mr. Ahmed Salim, Minister of State, Ministry of Cities, Local Government and Public Works today at NCGG, New Delhi

India, Nov. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh interacted with a 30-member delegation led by Mr. Ahmed Salim, Minister of State, Ministry of State, Local Government and Public Works, Republic of Maldives. The delegation comprising of 11 Deputy Ministers and 18 Senior Officials of the Government of Maldives is attending the Capacity Building Training Programme on Smart City Mission for Ministers & Officials of Maldives. The programme is organize...


Women's Cricket World Cup Champions Pratika Rawal, Renuka Singh Thakur and Sneh Rana Meet Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhawan

India, Nov. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Three stars of India's triumphant campaign in the recently concluded ICC Women's World Cup 2025 - a batter, Pratika Rawal; a bowler, Renuka Singh Thakur; and an all-rounder, Sneha Rana - who played pivotal roles in bringing glory to the nation, met Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, today at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi. All three players, representing...


Ministry of Tourism successfully concludes Special Campaign 5.0 for disposal of Pending Matters and Cleanliness drive

India, Nov. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Tourism and its subordinate Offices/Organizations, viz. India Tourism Domestic Offices, National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), Central Institutes of Hotel Management (CIHMs), Indian Culinary Institutes (ICIs), etc. actively participated in the Special Campaign 5.0 driven by the Government of India. During the campaign, 6429 targets were set, with achievements reaching 6378. A total of 9...


Global Energy Leaders' Summit (GELS) 2025 Logo and Website Launched

India, Nov. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Minister of State for Power, Shri Shripad Naik, today launched the logo and website of the Global Energy Leaders' Summit (GELS) 2025 at New Delhi. The GELS 2025 would be held in Puri, Odisha from 5-7 December 2025. The Summit will be hosted by the Government of Odisha in association with the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change. Among those present at the launch event were Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Deputy Chief Minister ...


On the Second day of the experience sharing workshop on best practices in nursing ecosystem need for competency-based curriculum and simulation-based learning in Nursing Education highlighted

India, Nov. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in collaboration with Jhpiego and World Health Organization (WHO), organized an Experience Sharing Workshop for Bringing in Best Practices in the Nursing Ecosystem Across India in New Delhi today. The multi-day workshop, which began on November 12, 2025, brings together senior officials from central and state governments, nursing leaders, academicians, and development partners into its ...