India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Cleanliness Drive at Kangra Fort Cleanliness Drive at Pattabhirama Temple, Hampi Cleanliness drive at Brihadiswara Temple Jan Bhagidari at Shyam Sundar Ashram Tila, Tripura Safai Mitra Shivir at National Library, Kolkata Nukkad Natak, Rangoli, and Swachhata Awareness Programme at Nivedita Shiksha Sadan Balika Inter College, Varanasi 'Waste to Art' camp at Lalit Kala Akademi, Regional Centre Kolkata Swachh Paathshala - Yuva fo...
India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Karnataka collection at the 8th edition of PM Mementos is a testament of diversity of India's artistic and cultural heritage not only across India but also within the state itself. The collection brings together distinct expressions of Karnataka's cultural landscape. The memento of Goddess Saradamba who is considered an incarnation of Saraswati represent Sringeri's long-standing association with knowledge and devotion, while t...
India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 8th edition of PM Mementos, beyond its noble cause of supporting the Namami Gange initiative, offers citizens an opportunity to connect with and own a piece of India's diverse cultural heritage. Among the mementos up for auction in this edition are two distinctive artefacts from Sikkim that offer a glimpse into the unique artistic heritage of the state. The inclusion of these artefacts places Sikkim's heritage on a national pla...
India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has appointed Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM, presently serving as Vice Chief of the Air Staff as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff, in the rank of Air Chief Marshal, with effect from the afternoon of October 31, 2026. The present Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh superannuates from office on October 31, 2026. Born on December 09, 1966, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was commi...
India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth will inaugurate the 12th National Maritime Search & Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) on 07 October 26, and witness SAR Demo off Paradip coast on 08 October 26 being organized by the Indian Coast Guard. A key highlight of this exercise is the international participation of 32 observers from 30 countries, underscoring the cooperative protocols, strategic importance, and global interoperability of the d...
India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), today flagged in members of the Joint Indo-Argentine Army Mountaineering Expedition in New Delhi, following their successful ascent of Mt Abi Gamin (7,355 metres) on 17 September and Mt Kamet (7,756 metres) on 21 September 2026. Mt Kamet located in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand is the third-highest peak in India after Mt Kanchenjunga and Mt Nanda Devi. The 35-member expedition, l...
India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh witnessed the delivery of the 2,000th aero-engine by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Koraput Division and announced the establishment of a second production line for Shakti engines on October 06, 2026. Describing the milestone as a significant achievement in India's aerospace journey, he called for strengthening indigenous capabilities in the design, development, testing, manufacturing and maint...
India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the maiden live jump of the Advanced High-Altitude Parachute (AHAP) at one of the highest-altitude drop zones, Nyoma (Mudh DZ). The jump was executed at 16,000 feet above mean sea level (AMSL). The parachute was deployed at 15500 feet AMSL and landing was undertaken at Nyoma (Mudh DZ) which is at 13,700 feet. The jump proved the efficacy and tactical employability of th...
India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has carried out the successful flight trial of indigenously developed High-Altitude Platform (HAPS). The experimental flight attained an altitude of 21 km above mean sea level (AMSL) and remained at an altitude of 20 km AMSL for more than 30 minutes, before it was commanded to descend back to ground. The system was successfully recovered and flight performance data was analyzed. ...
India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL) for procurement of BrahMos Fire Control System and Launchers for Indian Navy ships under Buy (Indian-IDDM) Category, on October 6, 2026 in New Delhi. Valued at Rs 661.50 crore, the contract was inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh. With a minimum 68% indigenous content, the project encourages active participation o...