India, Oct. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As the world transitions toward smarter, cleaner, and more connected mobility, India is taking decisive steps to ensure that its technological backbone is built on indigenous innovation. In this direction, the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) the premier R&D organization under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), an autonomo...
India, Oct. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The combined Assets Under Management (AUM) of the National Pension System (NPS) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) have crossed the Rs.16 lakh crore mark today. Marking an important milestone in India's pension journey, the subscriber base has also widened to surpass 9 Crores. PFRDA has introduced key initiatives to strengthen the NPS and widen pension inclusion. This includes the Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF) effective from 1st Octob...
India, Oct. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the ongoing Special Campaign 5.0, the Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, organized a workshop on e-waste management at Conference Room, Shastri Bhawan on 9th October, 2025.The event was graced by Dr. Rajiv Mani, Secretary, along with Dr. Manoj Kumar, Additional Secretary, Shri R.K Pattanayak, Additional Secretary/Nodal Officer, Dr. K.V Kumar, Additional Secretary and other officers and staff of the Legis...
India, Oct. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Programme for distribution of Sanitation Kits and Ayushman Cards to Safai Karamcharis Under National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Scheme was held at Panaji - Goa in the august presence of Dr. Virendra Kumar, Hon'ble Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. Key Highlights of the Program During the program, the Hon'ble Minister shared information about the National Action for Mec...
India, Oct. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has released the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) Health Sector Grant amounting to Rs.15104.01 lakhs (over Rs.151 Crore) to the Government of West Bengal under the component "Support for Diagnostic Infrastructure to the Primary Healthcare Facilities for the Sub-Centres (For Rural)" for the year 2024-25. This grant supports the Healthy Panchayat vision under LSDGs, promoting health and well-being for all t...
India, Oct. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) organized a comprehensive workshop on Cyber Security at the Civil Services Officers' Institute (CSOI), Vinay Marg, New Delhi. The initiative was inspired by the establishment of the Cyber Swachhta Kendra by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The workshop aimed to enhance cybe...
India, Oct. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Introduction The recent GST reforms substantially reduce the tax burden on essential goods and services, making them more affordable for consumers. By lowering costs across key sectors, these reforms aim to boost consumer demand, enhance the competitiveness of domestic industries, and create a ripple effect that drives overall economic growth. Arunachal Pradesh, India's remotest north-eastern state also stands to benefit from these...
India, Oct. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with the Foreign Minister of Australia, Ms Penny Wong, in Canberra on October 9, 2025. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and enhancing cooperation in defence, security and regional stability. Shri Rajnath Singh underlined the growing 'dosti' (friendship) between India & Australia, built o...
India, Oct. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: At the invitation of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP, Hon'ble Prime Minister of the United Kingdom paid an official visit to India from 08-09 October 2025. Prime Minister Starmer was accompanied by a high-level delegation including Secretary of State for Business and Trade and President of the Board of Trade the Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP, Secretary of State for Scotland the Rt Hon Douglas Alexand...
India, Oct. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a landmark session held today on the sidelines of the India Mobile Congress 2025, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, successfully launched the 'Digital Communication Theme' for the upcoming Emerging Science Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025. This significant event also marked the inaugural session of the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA), positioning India at the forefront of next-generation te...