OPERATION DRISHTI: Armed Forces Medical Services Conduct Two Landmark Mega Eye Surgical Camps in Kashmir

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 11th Mega Eye Surgical Camp under Operation Drishti concluded at 92 Base Hospital, Srinagar, on September 30, 2026, bringing the Kashmir leg of the initiative to a successful close. Across the two mega eye camps conducted at Tangdhar and Srinagar, the surgical team from Army Hospital (Research & Referral) (AHRR), under the leadership of Brigadier Sanjay Kumar Mishra, performed 364 eye surgeries, including cataract, glaucoma, p...


ASEAN-INDIA MARITIME EXERCISE (AIME-2026) COMMENCES IN SUBIC BAY, PHILIPPINES

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Second Edition of the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026) commenced at Subic Bay, Philippines, on 28 Sep 2026, with the participation of Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish, along with maritime forces from ASEAN Member States. Conducted under the theme "Anchored in Trust, United at Sea", the exercise brings together maritime forces from India and ASEAN countries for professional, operational and social engagements aim...


RAKSHA RAJYA MANTRI SANJAY SETH ATTENDS CLOSING CEREMONY OF MILITARY NURSING SERVICE CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth attended the closing ceremony of Centenary celebration of Military Nursing Service (MNS) at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi, on September 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the culmination of a year-long commemoration celebrating the rich legacy of the Military Nursing Service. Addressing the gathering, RRM acknowledged the exemplary service, professionalism and selfless dedication of the MNS officers and ...


ICG Interdicts Transnational Syndicate with Rs 3,000 Cr Narcotics Seizure

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in coordination with the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Gujarat, neutralized a major maritime narcotic smuggling attempt worth over Rs 3,000 crores in the Arabian Sea, west of Lakshadweep, on September 25, 2026. The joint operation led to the seizure of approximately 526 kg of high-grade narcotic substances, including heroin and methamphetamine, and the apprehension of five Pakistani nationals who were oper...


Defence Accounts Department to Celebrate 279th Annual Day

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Defence Accounts Department (DAD) will celebrate its 279th Annual Day on October 1, 2026, in New Delhi. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will grace the celebrations at Dr. D.S. Kothari Auditorium, DRDO Bhawan. On the occasion, Raksha Mantri is scheduled to launch various IT initiatives of DAD. These include the integration of the Indian Army Financial Information System (IAFIS) with the Department's SAKSHAM platform, the reva...


SECOND EDITION OF NAVAL COMMANDERS' CONFERENCE 2026 AT NEW DELHI

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The second edition of the Naval Commanders' Conference 2026 commenced at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi on 29 Sep 2026, bringing together the senior leadership of the Indian Navy, including Operational and Area Commanders, for deliberations on operational preparedness, maritime security and future capability development. The Conference commenced with the inaugural address by Adm Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of the Naval Staff, who revie...


Special Campaign 6

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) and its organisations are undertaking Special Campaign 6 in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). From 05-15 October 2026, the Campaign will seek to translate Swachhata into sustained administrative action by promoting workplace cleanliness, optimising available space, reducing pendency and streng...


Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Commences Preparatory Phase of Special Campaign 6

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has commenced the Preparatory Phase of Special Campaign 6.0 from 15th to 30th September 2026, focusing on institutionalizing Swachhata, minimizing pendency, improving record management and enhancing efficiency in Government offices. Building on the previous year's focus on scientific management of e-waste, this year's campaign emphasizes effective collection, segregat...


Digital India BHASHINI Division and CAG Launch "CAG-BHASHINI Anuvaad" to Enable AI-powered Multilingual Translation of Official Documents

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The event was attended by Shri K. Sanjay Murthy, Comptroller and Auditor General of India, along with senior CAG officials, including Shri A. M. Bajaj, Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General; Dr. Nilotpal Goswami, Additional Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General; and Shri Atoorva Sinha, Director General, as well as other officials and dignitaries. The launch marks an important step in bringing Language AI into institutional work...


NBA to Mark 23rd Foundation Day tomorrow with significant progress in Access and Benefit Sharing

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) will mark its 23rd Foundation Day tomorrow, 01.10.2026, with significant progress in translating Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) into tangible outcomes for biodiversity conservation and local communities. Since 2008, the NBA has realised over Rs. 278 crore through ABS and disbursed more than Rs. 200 crore towards biodiversity conservation and the benefit of communities, farmers, instituti...