India, Nov. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a swift and well-coordinated operation spanning over 48 hours, the Indian Navy successfully liberated the fishing vessel, Azini, from armed pirates. The operation culminated in the safe rescue of all 20 crew members, with no casualties or injuries. Fishing Vessel Azini was reported to have been hijacked by an armed pirate group earlier last month, off the north-eastern coast of Somalia. The hijacking represented a significant ma...
India, Nov. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The IndiaAI Mission, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), today released the indigenous foundation models EKA-1 and Dhīr (Dhīr 2B & Dhīr 5B) developed by Soket Labs Technology and Research Private Limited and ZenteiQ AiTech Innovations respectively. The release was unveiled today at a press event in New Delhi, in the presence of Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and...
India, Nov. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, outlined India's priorities for COP31 of the UNFCCC, to be held in Antalya, Turkiye, from 9th to 20th November 2026, and highlighted the key outcomes of India's participation in CBD COP17 and UNCCD COP17. Briefing the media in New Delhi today the Minister said India will approach COP31 with a solution-oriented vision, bringing practical solutions for th...
India, Nov. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Special Campaign 6.0 Sl. No. Parameter Target Achievement 1. PMO Ref. 7 6 2. Parliamentary Assurance 2 1 3. State Govt. References 4 4 4. Public grievances 189 250 5. Public grievances Appeal 10 16 6. Reference from MPs 12 9 7. Easing of Rules/processes 3 2 8. Review of Physical files 16541 16707 physical files were reviewed and 10,710 weeded out 9. Review of e-files 2163 2171 files were revie...
India, Nov. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Alias Lalan Singh), Hon'ble Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, participated in a programme organised by the Sikkim Milk Union (SMU) at Gangtok, Sikkim, on 3 November 2026. The programme focused on strengthening dairy infrastructure, expanding cooperative networks and promoting value addition in the dairy sector. The Hon'ble Union Minister inaugurated the Microbi...
India, Nov. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC), under the administrative control of the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, organised a Pre-Bid Meeting in New Delhi today, in connection with the proposed e-auction of a strategically located land parcel owned by HIL (India) Limited. The meeting was organised to familiarise prospective bidders with the property's location, key features...
India, Nov. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, to mandate drug manufacturers to formally authorise a person with appropriate qualifications and experience for batch release of drugs and maintain prescribed records for every batch manufactured. The proposed amendments aim to strengthen accountability in the drug manufacturing process by introducing an explicit regulatory requirement for...
India, Nov. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has undertaken the selection of part-time members of the National Dental Commission (NDC) and its three Autonomous Boards through a draw of lots, in accordance with the provisions of the National Dental Commission Act, 2023, and the Rules framed thereunder. Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, participated in the selection process. The appointmen...
India, Nov. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed an amendment to Rule 43A of the Drugs Rules, 1945, to expand the network of authorised entry points for the import of drugs, medical devices and cosmetics into the country. The proposed amendment aims to facilitate smoother import operations, improve logistics efficiency and strengthen the supply chain for healthcare products. Rule 43A of the Drugs Rules, 1945, specifies the ...
India, Nov. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today addressed the concluding ceremony of the Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav in Raipur. On this occasion, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma, along with several other dignitaries, were present. Addressing the programme, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said that on behalf of the entire people of Chhattisgarh, he extend...