Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to Lead Indian Delegation to Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha from 4-6 November 2025

India, Nov. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, will lead the Indian delegation to the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD-2) to be held in Doha, Qatar, from 4-6 November 2025. Dr. Mandaviya will participate in the Opening Plenary Meeting of the Summit, delivering India's National Statement and joining world leaders in adopting the Doha Political Declaration. He will also addre...


Ayush Ministry Reinforces 'Swachhata Hi Seva' through Successful Implementation of Special Campaign 5.0

India, Nov. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Ayush has continued its efforts toward efficiency, transparency, and cleanliness under Special Campaign 5.0, being conducted from 2nd October to 31st October 2025. The campaign focuses on streamlining administrative processes, improving record management, and promoting sustained cleanliness and public grievance redressal across all Ayush institutions. During the campaign, the Ministry achieved notable progress acros...


Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia hails the growth of Indo-French ties at the Indo-French North-East Investment Forum in Guwahati

India, Nov. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, addressed the Indo-French North-East Investment Forum in Guwahati today, marking the final leg of his four-day tour to the Northeast. The Minister described the Forum as "a bridge between vision and venture" celebrating the enduring partnership between India and France, which he said is "bound not just by treaties, but by trust." H...


Vice-PresidentShri C. P. Radhakrishnan condoles loss of lives in road accident in Telangana

India, Nov. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, has expressed deep anguish over the loss of lives in the tragic road accident in Rangareddy district of Telangana. In his message, the Vice-President said that the loss of lives in the tragic accident is deeply distressing. He conveyed his thoughts to the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Shri C. P. Radhakrishnanextended his heartfelt condolences t...


Activities of Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare during Special Campaign 5.0

India, Nov. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. Parameters Targets Achievements 1 No. of cleanliness campaign sites 1133 1133 2 Number of pending references from MPs 32 14 3 Pending Public Grievances 177336 159635 4 Pending PG Appeals 1097 1060 5 Record Management 31722 31722 6 Record Management 10597 10597 7 Space freed (area in Sq. ft.) 18,042 sq. ft. 8 Revenue generated (Amount in Rupees) Rs. 40,38,150/- (Physical files reviewed) (Phys...


Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan takes strict note of farmers' complaints on crop insurance claims; holds high-level meeting in Delhi

India, Nov. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today held a high-level meeting in Delhi to address issues faced by farmers regarding the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and complaints related to claim payments. During the meeting, Shri Shivraj Singh connected virtually with some farmers from Maharashtra and listened to their concerns directly, demanding answers from officials. H...


Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya Announces Centenary Celebrations to Mark 100 Years of Indian Hockey

India, Nov. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports & Labour and Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Monday announced the grand celebration to mark 100 Years of Indian Hockey (1925-2025). The centenary celebrations, to be held in association with Hockey India, will be held on November 7th at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi, with parallel events taking place across more than 550 districts in India. The milestone ev...


Union Government Releases over Rs.444 Crores under XV Finance Commission Grants to Rural Local Bodies in Odisha

India, Nov. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Government has released the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) Grants for Rural Local Bodies in Odisha during the Financial Year 2025-26. The release includes the second installment of Untied Grants amounting to Rs.342.5964 crores for 20 eligible District Panchayats (Zilla Parishads), 296 eligible Block Panchayats (Panchayat Samitis), and 6,734 eligible Gram Panchayats in the State. Additionally, Rs.101.7815 crores, repr...


Nationwide celebrations mark Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada, honouring India's tribal heritage, culture, and contributions

India, Nov. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the ongoing Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada (1st-15th November 2025), vibrant celebrations are being held across the country to honour India's rich tribal heritage, culture, and contributions to nation-building. The fortnight marks the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda. Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the nation is celebrating Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh wi...


India Post Payments Bank signs MoU with Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)

India, Nov. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), a 100% Government of India-owned entity under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India,to provide doorstep Digital Life Certificate (DLC) services to its pensioners under the Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995 (EPS'95). The MoU was exchanged b...