11 Crore Farmer IDs Created Five Months Ahead of Schedule, Marking Major Milestone in Digital Agriculture: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan

India, Oct. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major milestone for digital agriculture, the Government of India has achieved its target of creating 11 crore Farmer IDs, five months ahead of the March 31, 2027 deadline. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, described the achievement as a significant step towards realising Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of a developed India with prosperous farmers. ...


NICDC Advances Industrial Development in Bihar with Launch of Bihar Integrated Manufacturing City Gaya Limited

India, Oct. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) marked a significant milestone in advancing industrial development in Bihar with the formal launch of Bihar Integrated Manufacturing City Gaya Limited (BIMCGL) by the Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Samrat Choudhary, at Bodh Gaya today. The event also marked the inauguration of the curtain raiser of Bihar Business Connect 2027, highlighting the State's industrial potent...


Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Holds Meetings with German Industry Leaders and Research Institutions in Berlin

India, Oct. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal concluded his two-day official visit to Germany with a series of engagements in Berlin on 23 October 2026, including meetings with senior German government officials, business leaders, research institutions and members of the Indian diaspora. The engagements focused on strengthening India-Germany cooperation in trade, investment, advanced manufacturing, research and emerging...


Indigenous AIP system for Indian Navy's diesel-electric submarines achieves key milestone with inauguration of Setting to Work Phase-2 Activity

India, Oct. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A significant milestone towards enhancing Indian Navy's underwater capabilities has been achieved with the inauguration of 'Setting to Work Phase (STW)-2' activity of the Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system Energy Module developed indigenously by Naval Materials Research Laboratory, DRDO. The AIP system boosts the underwater endurance of the diesel-electric submarines by reducing its dependence on atmospheric oxygen. The inaug...


INDIAN NAVY'S FLAGSHIP EVENT SWAVLAMBAN 2026 TO FOCUS ON EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND INDIGENOUS DEFENCE CAPABILITIES

India, Oct. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The fifth edition of the Indian Navy's flagship Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar, Swavlamban 2026, will be held at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on 26-27 Oct 2026 under the theme 'Strength & Power through Innovation and Indigenisation'. The seminar will bring together the Armed Forces, industry, Start-ups, MSMEs, academia and investors to advance indigenous technological innovation and strengthen India's defence self-...


Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurates World's first- of -its-kind 'Air Pollution Analysis' facility for Delhi NCR

India, Oct. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated the world's first- of -its-kind 'Air Pollution Analysis' facility for Delhi NCR. Known as 'Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis La...


Digital India BHASHINI Division Showcases Multilingual AI Solutions for Accessible Research at ETD-2026, IIT Delhi

India, Oct. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD), under Digital India Corporation (DIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, participated in the 29th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD-2026), held at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi from 23 to 25 October 2026. Ms. Baishali Chakraborty, speaking on behalf of DIBD, conducted a session on BHASHINI's ...


Agricultural Biological Resources generate around Rs.1.04 Crore in ABS Benefits for Biodiversity Initiatives across India

India, Oct. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: State-wise disbursement of the ABS amount Sl. No. State Amount in INR (Rs.) Uttar Pradesh 10,35,790.00 Maharashtra 10,05,218.00 Madhya Pradesh 9,81,132.00 Bihar 7,95,968.00 West Bengal 7,91,609.00 Karnataka 7,34,400.00 Telangana 5,76,934.00 Chhattisgarh 5,20,524.00 Odisha 4,99,655.00 Rajasthan 4,87,874.00 others 29,34,084.00 Total 1,03,63,188.00 The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has disbursed aro...


CAQM reviews Paddy Stubble Management measures in Amritsar and Tarn Taran

India, Oct. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A high-level team led by Shri Rajesh Verma, Chairperson, Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), today held a review meeting with the Deputy Commissioners and other concerned officers of Amritsar and Tarn Taran districts of Punjab. The meeting reviewed the measures being undertaken for comprehensive management of paddy stubble. It also focused on further containing and eliminating incidents of paddy...


19th Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition concludes in Bhubaneswar with participation of around 1,500 delegates and experts

India, Oct. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Category Award Category Commendation City / State Organization 1 City with the Best Green Transport Initiative Bhavnagar Transport Department, Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation 2 City with the Best Non-Motorized Transport System Warangal Kakatiya Urban Development Authority 3 Excellence in Innovation & Smart Mobility Solutions Kochi Kochi Metro Rail Ltd. 4 City with Most Viable Financing Mechanism for Urban Transpor...