Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and Observer Research Foundation (ORF) announce partnership for inaugural edition of Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative (SDI)

India, Jan. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India (OPSA) and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) have announced a partnership for the inaugural edition of the Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative (2026). The partnership was jointly announced by the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, and President-ORF, Dr. Samir Saran, in a meeting held at the Office of PSA toda...


NOTIFICATION OF NATIONAL SPORTS BOARD (SEARCH-CUM-SELECTION COMMITTEE) RULES, 2026

India, Jan. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Government has notified the National Sports Board (Search-cum Selection Committee) Rules, 2026 under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. The notification empowers the Central Government to constitute a Search-cum-Selection Committee chaired by the Cabinet Secretary and comprising the Secretary (Sports), one person with experience in sports administration, and two recipients of national sports awards. The Committee ...


Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan meets with the representatives from international organizations

India, Jan. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a high-level meeting today at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi that brought together representatives from key international and multilateral development partners, including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank (...


PM chairs Roundtable with Indian AI Start-Ups

India, Jan. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired Roundtable with Indian AI Start-Ups at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg earlier today. Ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 to be held in India next month, 12 Indian AI start-ups who have qualified under Foundation Model Pillar in the Summit attended the roundtable and presented their ideas and work. These Start-ups are working in a diverse set of areas including Indian language fou...


Water vapor heats the atmosphere much more than aerosols do: new study

India, Jan. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: New research has revealed the combined role of aerosols and water vapour in shaping the implications of climate change, suggesting that for reliable climate implications and future projections, both aerosols and water vapor should be considered, as their interactions can significantly impact regional atmospheric dynamics and the Indian summer monsoon. The radiative effects of aerosols and water vapour are crucial for understanding ...


WAVES Bazaar Introduces Annual Capacity-Building Webinar Programme for Creative Professionals

India, Jan. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Release ID: 2212471 | Visitor Counter: 371 Building on its successful launch, WAVES Bazaar is transitioning into a year-round engagement hub by launching a structured series of industry-led webinars and masterclasses. The initiative is designed to strengthen professional capacity across I...


Department of Telecommunications Organises Webinar on Standardization Processes for Startups and TTDF Beneficiaries

India, Jan. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Follow DoT Handles for more: - X - https://x.com/DoT_India Insta- https://www.instagram.com/department_of_telecom?igshMXUxbHFjd3llZTU0YQ Fb - https://www.facebook.com/DoTIndia Youtube: https://youtube.com/@departmentoftelecom?siDALnhYkt89U5jAaa The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, organised a webinar on "Standardization Processes" on 7 January 2026 with the objective of enhancing awareness amo...


PM condoles the passing of Shri Agnivesh Agarwal

India, Jan. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today condoled the passing of Shri Agnivesh Agarwal. Responding to a post by Shri Anil Agarwal on X, Shri Modi wrote: "The untimely passing of Shri Agnivesh Agarwal is deeply shocking and saddening. The depth of your grief is evident in this touching tribute. Praying that you and your family find continued strength and courage. Om Shanti. @AnilAgarwal_Ved" Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Republic Day Celebrations 2026: Veer Gatha 5.0 witnesses record participation of 1.92 crore students

India, Jan. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Project Veer Gatha 5.0, a joint initiative by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education as part of Republic Day celebrations, has received an overwhelming response. This year, approx. 1.92 crore students from around 1.90 lakh schools participated in the project, marking the highest-ever participation since the inception in 2021. One hundred (100) winners have been selected at the national level: 25 from the Preparatory S...


NBA Releases Rs 68 Lakh to Maharashtra Under Access and Benefit Sharing Framework

India, Jan. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Biodiversity Authority's commitment to the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) mandate has resulted in the latest disbursement of Rs 68 lakh to Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) in Wada Tehsil of Palghar district and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra. This disbursement stems from the access and commercial utilisation of soil microorganisms, specifically bacteria from the Bacillus genus, which w...