India, Oct. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The birth anniversary of Kittur Rani Chennamma and the 202nd Victory Celebration were commemorated with great grandeur today at Prerana Sthal in the Parliament premises, New Delhi, under the leadership of Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti and Member of Parliament from Tumakuru, Shri V. Somanna. The programme was graced by Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla, Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri C.R. Patil, MP Shri P.C. Moh...
India, Oct. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Rural Development is implementing Special Campaign 6 under the guidance of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). The campaign aims to institutionalise Swachhata, reduce pendency and dispose of e-waste. It was launched on 2 October 2026 with a pledge administered by Secretary (Rural Development), followed by Shramdaan at Kartavya Bhavan-03. Between 2 and 23 October, the Department...
India, Oct. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today launched an enhanced, security-focused version of the National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) app for recording workers' attendance under the VB-G RAM G. Developed with technical support from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and relevant technical agencies, the upgraded version introduces stronger device-level secur...
India, Oct. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), in association with Bharat Tiki Tar Shell India Private Limited (BTS), successfully organized the Indian Airport Pavement Symposium (IAPS 2026) today at the CSIR-CRRI Auditorium, New Delhi. Convened under the theme "Advancing Performance-Based Airport Pavements for a Resilient and Sustainable Aviation Future," the national symposium brought together key stakeholders-including regula...
India, Oct. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the Special Campaign 6.0, the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, is promoting scientific organic waste management, nutrient recycling and sustainable maintenance of green spaces across its campus. The Institute produces approximately 6,000 kg of compost annually from fallen leaves and garden waste and utilises it in its gardens. This initiative converts organic waste into a valuable soil amendment, promotes resourc...
India, Oct. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Scientists have uncovered a pivotal mechanism explaining why the matter around rapidly spinning black holes, also called accretion disk may emit highly oscillating X-rays. The study which zeroes in on a single physical mechanism to produce these flickering of X-rays across a broad range of frequencies reduces randomness in theoretical modeling of these exotic astronomical objects. Black hole, the most compact object in the Univer...
India, Oct. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the corporate office of Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) at the Institute for Studies in Industrial Development (ISID) in New Delhi today, giving a permanent home to what he called India's first dedicated Non Banking Financial Company (NBFC) in the maritime sector. The new office opens at a time of fast progress. As on 30 September 2...
India, Oct. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The journey of Mr. Amit Patil and Mrs. Sneha Deshmukh (names changed) reflects the positive impact of the progressive initiative with regard to encouraging inter caste marriage in order to establish a tradition of inter community harmony and peaceful co-existence besides strengthening equality, mutual respect and social harmony. The Inter-Caste Marriage Incentive Scheme implemented by the Government of Maharashtra encourages inter...
India, Oct. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Timely medical intervention, evidence-based treatment and continued family support plays an important role in helping individuals overcome substance dependence and rebuild their lives. The journey of Amit (Name Changed), a 31-year-old man from Kamrup Metropolitan district of Assam, highlights how coordinated medical care and sustained rehabilitation can support long-term recovery and social reintegration. Amit is a graduate and s...
India, Oct. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of bringing together artisans from across the country, including the North-Eastern States, the 08 days Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 is underway at Guwahati, the State Capital of Assam. The Mela is showcasing India's rich and diverse heritage of traditional handicrafts and handloom products. Organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, the Mela will continue until October 28 Wednesday. A Se...