PFRDA Hosts Seminar on "Consultation Paper on Enhancing the National Pension System: Proposals for Flexible, Assured and Predictable Pension Schemes" in Mumbai

India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) hosted a seminar on the "Consultation Paper on Enhancing the National Pension System: Proposals for Flexible, Assured and Predictable Pension Schemes" at the Insurance Institute of India in Mumbai today. The seminar brought together a diverse group of experts, including academicians, retirement income practitioners and representatives from pension fund, annuity & life i...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah approves advance release of Rs.20 crore, as 2nd installment of Central share of SDRF, to Nagaland

India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah has approved advance release of Rs.20 crore, as 2nd installment of Central share of SDRF, to Nagaland, for the year 2025-26 to help the state provide immediate relief assistance to people affected by extremely heavy rainfall and flash floods, landslides during the south-west monsoon of this year. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and guidance o...


In last 3 weeks, under 'Special Swachhata Campaign 5.0' Over 5.5 Lakh Sites Covered, Rs.387 Crore Earned, 148 Lakh Sq. Ft. Space Freed

India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The "Special Swachhata Campaign 5.0" was reviewed today by a Group of Ministers comprising Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences; and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy, and Space; Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Youth Affairs; and Shri Rammohan Naidu, Minister for Civil Aviation. The high-level review held here to...


Ethiopian Government Delegation Visits India for Learning Exchange on NRLM

India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A high-level delegation from the Government of Ethiopia is undertaking a week-long learning and exposure visit to India to study the operational model and implementation strategies of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), India's flagship program for poverty alleviation and women's economic empowerment. The visit, organized by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), is centered on facilitating peer learning on how the N...


Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan thanks PM Modi for Approving Rs.38,000 Crore Fertiliser Subsidy

India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan thanked Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on behalf of all farmers for approving a Rs.38,000 crore fertiliser subsidy under the Cabinet's decision chaired by the Prime Minister. Additionally, during a review meeting chaired by Shri Chouhan, it was conveyed that sowing during the Kharif 2025 season has been highly satisfactory. The...


DGCA adds 10 new Aeromedical Evaluation Centres to enhance pilot medical examination capacity

India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), in a significant move to streamline and expedite the Medical Examination process for DGCA Licence holders, has approved the empanelment of 10 new Aeromedical Evaluation Centres across the country. The addition of Aeromedical Evaluation Centers will significantly boost the overall capacity for conducting DGCA Class 1, 2, and 3 medical examinations, ensuring early and timely access to the...


AAIB hosts 4-day Asia Pacific Region Accident Investigation Group meeting along with workshop today

India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Samir Kumar Sinha, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation inaugurated the four-day Asia Pacific Accident Investigation Group (APAC- AIG) meeting along with workshop (28-31 October 2025) at Vigyan Bhawan beginning here today. The inaugural session was attended by all important dignitaries from Ministry of Civil Aviation; AAIB, India; DGCA, India and delegates from ICAO APAC Regional office and foreign delegates from Asia Pacific...


Ministry of Coal to Launch 14th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions and Koyla Shakti & CLAMP Portals

India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Coal is gearing up to launch the 14th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions on 29th October 2025 in New Delhi. The event will be graced by Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, as the Chief Guest. This launch marks another milestone in advancing transparency, competition, and self-reliance in India's coal sector. The commercial coal mine auction process launched in 2020 under the leadership of Pr...


Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Underscores Development of World Class Tourist Circuits in North Eastern Region

India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, participated in three High-Level Task Force (HLTF) meetings on October 27, 2025. Earlier this year, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region had constituted Eight High-Level Task Forces, each headed by one of the Chief Ministers of the NE State along, with Union Minister of DoNER and three Chief Ministers of ot...


ICAR Records Major Achievements under Special Campaign 5.0

India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has made significant progress under Special Campaign 5.0 focusing on record management, cleanliness, and space utilization. ICAR continues its commitment to efficiency, cleanliness, and good governance under the Special Campaign 5.0. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....