India, March 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "Self-reliance is the only way to stay relevant and ready in the present era of uncertainty," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while inaugurating Sagar Sankalp - Reclaiming India's Maritime Glory, a defence and maritime dialogue jointly organised by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Limited and a private media organisation in Kolkata, West Bengal on March 06, 2026. He emphasised that the current global situation has...
India, March 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release:  Dr. Shweta Gupta, MLA, Sheohar, Govt. of Bihar, Shri Avinash Kumar SDM, Sheohar, Govt. of Bihar and Civil Surgeon Dr. Deepak Kumar flagged off Pad Yatra at Sheohar, Bihar On the sixth day of Janaushadhi Saptah 2026, Pad Yatras were organised across the country to further strengthen public awareness about affordable and quality generic medicines available under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). These...
India, March 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) organized a series of cleanliness and awareness activities as part of the Swachhata Pakhwada campaign observed from 16th to 28th February 2026, reaffirming its commitment towards cleanliness and environmental sustainability. The year 2026 marks the 11th consecutive year of implementation of Swachhata Pakhwada in the Department. The proposed activity calendar along with detailed...
India, March 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India jointly with the Embassy of Switzerland in India and the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) hosted an "Anticipatory Leadership Lab" in New Delhi on 6 March 2026. Key institutional leaders from India and Switzerland including Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India Prof Ajay Sood, Switzerland's State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Amba...
India, March 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: GENERAL EWS OBC SC ST TOTAL 317 104 306 158 73 958 GENERAL EWS OBC SC ST PwBD-1 PwBD-2 TOTAL 129 26 86 08 06 01 02 258 SERVICES GEN EWS OBC SC ST Total I.A.S. 74 18 47 28 13 180 I.F.S. 22 06 15 08 04 55 I.P.S. 60 15 42 22 11 150 Central Services Group 'A' 211 48 141 73 34 507 Group 'B' Services 79 17 61 27 11 195 Total 446 104 306 158 73 1087* (incl. (inc...
India, March 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To promote women's empowerment and inclusivity in toll operations, NHAI has deployed over 5,100 female staff during day shifts to manage toll booths at over 1,140 toll plazas across the National Highways and Expressway networks in the country. The objective of exclusively deploying women staff in frontline operational roles is to significantly improve the National Highway user experience by fostering an efficient, empathetic, and u...
India, March 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Earth Sciences and Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Friday reviewed the progress of an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) project during a visit to Kavaratti in Lakshadweep, as the government moves to strengthen freshwater availability and renewable energy use in island territories. The Minister inspected the ongoing work at the OTEC-based desalination facility, a project designed to convert seawat...
India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Smt Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Chemicals  & Fertilizers presented awards to best performing Janaushadhi Kendra owners. The 8th Janaushadhi Diwas was celebrated with enthusiasm across the country today, marking the culmination of the week-long Janaushadhi Saptah 2026 celebrations organised by Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PM...
India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India is celebrating International Women's Day tomorrow (8th March 2026). The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) will organise a national-level celebration at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, which will be graced by the Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu. The event will be organised in the august presence of the Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi, and the Minis...
India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To commemorate the International Women's Day 2026, CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), New Delhi organized a special programme celebrating the achievements and contributions of women in science. The event was held on 6 March 2026 at NIScPR bringing together scientists, researchers, and staff members to recognize the important role of women in scientific advancement and nation building...