India Calls for Secure, Affordable and Reliable Energy at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Meeting in USA

India, Sept. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, led the Indian delegation at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Meeting held in Houston, USA, from 14-16 September 2026, under the U.S. G20 Presidency. He participated in discussions across three thematic pillars: Energy Security and Affordable Baseload; Permitting and Regulatory Efficiency; and Critical Minerals & Resilient Supply Chains. During his interv...


NHAI Rajmargyatra App Hosts 'OneTag' FASTag Portability Service

India, Sept. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In order to enhance consumer choice for FASTag users, 'OneTag' - a FASTag portability service is now available on National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Rajmargyatra App. The initiative enables FASTag users to change their issuer while retaining the existing FASTag affixed to their vehicle, eliminating the need to obtain a new physical tag. The availability of 'OneTag' FASTag portability has expanded citizen centric services ...


Department of Land Resources Launches Swachhata Hi Seva with Emphasis on Cleanliness as a Collective Responsibility

India, Sept. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Ministry of Rural Development, has commenced the Swachhata Hi Seva initiative from 17 September 2026, reaffirming its commitment to cleanliness, responsible waste management and a culture of public service. The initiative places emphasis on making cleanliness a collective responsibility, encouraging officers and staff to maintain clean offices and surroundings and to contribute actively to...


Shivraj Singh Chouhan Plants Saplings with Sarpanches on PM Modi's Birthday, Also Addresses VB-G RAM G Workshop Held at Delhi

India, Sept. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today planted saplings with sarpanches and departmental officials at the Pusa campus in New Delhi on the occasion of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's birthday and extended his birthday greetings to the Prime Minister. Thereafter, the Union Minister addressed the National Workshop organised on Viksit Bharat-G RAM G. The workshop w...


Science Policy and Communication in an Era of Global Challenges: From Boundaries to Breakthroughs

India, Sept. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has been organizing annual sessions (virtual mode) during the Science Summit at United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that are aimed at showcasing CSIR's contributions to Science and Technology and efforts towards Global Sustainable Development. The central theme of SSUNGA81 is "From Boundaries to Breakthroughs: Science for a Regenerative and Equitable Future". With this backgr...


S&T based community initiative improves detection and control of TB in Rajasthan

India, Sept. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A new, scientific data-based community driven initiative has dramatically improved TB detection and control in remote, underserved regions of Rajasthan. Tuberculosis continues to be a major public health problem in many remote areas like the tribal districts of Rajasthan. Factors such as difficult terrain, low awareness, social stigma, seasonal migration, and delayed diagnosis have long hindered TB control efforts and led to TB ...


India seeks technology-driven competitive advantage in mining sector: Dr Jitendra Singh

India, Sept. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India seeks technology-driven competitive advantage in mining and metals, and needs to move from a resource advantage to a technology-driven competitiveness in mining and metals, with technology integrated across the entire value chain, from geological exploration and mining to processing, logistics, recycling and downstream manufacturing, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and...


Secretary, MSDE inaugurates Skills4Future (Shell India) EV & Green Skills Lab at NSTI Bengaluru

India, Sept. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards strengthening India's green skilling ecosystem, Ms. Debashree Mukherjee, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) inaugurated the Skills4Future EV & Green Skills Lab at the National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Bengaluru recently. The lab has been established under the Skills4Future programme, a collaborative initiative of Shell India, Directorate General of Traini...


Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Organises Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign in Budaun Uttar Pradesh

India, Sept. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, organised the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign at the DIET Auditorium in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, today with the objective of promoting the message, 'Honour for Safai Mitras, Resolve for Swachh Bharat'. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Guest Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri B. L. Verma highlighted the National Action for Mechanised San...


Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar Lights 'Ashirvad Ka Diya' With Persons In Recovery On Seva Diwas

India, Sept. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment organised a special ceremony under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan on the occasion of Seva Diwas at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, in National Capital here today. As part of the 'Ashirvad Ka Diya' initiative, Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, lit the ceremonial Diya alongside persons who have successfully undergone treatment and rehabilitation for sub...