India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Immersive technologies are expanding across India's education, industry and creative sectors. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is promoting the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) ecosystem through initiatives such as the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) in Mumbai. Established as a National Centre of Excellence, IICT collaborates with global technology companies, incl...
India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, organised a series of activities during the sixth week of the 100 Weeks Campaign under the "Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat" Abhiyan, mobilising 2,11,139 youth and citizens across 36 States and Union Territories through 694 programmes, as per the provisional report. The activities centred on Nashe Ke Ravan Ka Dahan/Nasha Rupi Mahishasur Ka Vadh, traditi...
India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Women and Child Development, including all Autonomous/ Statutory Bodies under its administrative control, has initiated efforts and finalised action plans & targets to implement Special Campaign 6 for improving Swachhata and disposal of pending references from 2nd October - 31st October, 2026. As part of the implementation phase of Special Campaign 6, Ministry of Women & Child Development has requested the States/UTs t...
India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Snapshot: Enhanced Stakeholder Responsiveness The unincorporated non-agricultural sector constitutes an important segment of the Indian economy. It contributes significantly to employment and gross value added, provides livelihoods to a large number of people and supports economic activity through its linkages with the incorporated sector. Enterprises in this segment operate across a wide range of activities and vary considerably...
India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Highlights Sector-wise Overview of Transport & Logistics Category Projects S. No. Sub-Sector Name Project Count Project cost (Rs. crore) Expenditure (Rs. crore) Expenditure as % of Cost 1 Roads & Highways 974 9,46,094 4,93,224 52.13% 2 Railways 286 7,25,731 3,64,893 50.28% 3 Urban Public Transport 29 3,02,200 1,47,915 48.95% 4 Aviation & Aviation Infrastructure 25 23,141 11,913 51.48% 5 Shipping...
India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For many aspiring students, access to quality higher education is a stepping stone towards a brighter future. However, for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, social discrimination and financial constraints can create significant barriers to academic and professional advancement. The journey of Ms. Yukti, a 26-year-old postgraduate belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community, highlights how targeted government support can ...
India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Marking the commencement of Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) 2026, being observed from October 26 to November 1, Union Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Sudhansh Pant, today administered the Integrity Pledge to senior officers and staff of the Ministry, at a ceremony held in the National Capital. The ceremony reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to promoting transparency, probity, accountability and ethical...
India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, continues to focus on the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of individuals affected by the substance dependence. The journey of Rahul Sharma (name changed), a 30-year-old resident of Jalalnagar village in Karimganj district, Assam, highlights how timely intervention, compassionate care and comprehensive rehabil...
MUMBAI, India, Oct. 27 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2026-27/301 DoR.AML.REC.253/14.06.001/2026-27 October 27, 2026 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of the Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payment Banks, Urban Co-operative Banks, Rural Co-operative Banks, Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies, Asset Reconstruction Companies, All India Financial Institutions Madam/Dear Sir Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Update...
MUMBAI, India, Oct. 27 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The 36th Conference of State Finance Secretaries was held on October 27, 2026 at RBI, Mumbai. The theme of the Conference was 'Role of Quality of Expenditure, Effective Cash and Prudent Debt Management in Enhancing States' Fiscal Sustainability'. The Conference was attended by the Finance Secretaries of 27 States and three Union Territories as well as senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, Government of ...