MHA declares Shahzad Bhatti Network as a terrorist organization under UAPA, says Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah

India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today said that in pursuit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of zero tolerance against terrorism, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has declared the Shahzad Bhatti Network as a terrorist organization under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). In a post on X, Shri Amit Shah said, "Pursuing PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji's vision of zero tolerance aga...


Ministry of Heavy Industries continues to conduct Nationwide Campaign on Swachhata under Special Campaign 6.0 and Swachhata Hi Seva 2026

India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In alignment with the Government of India's Swachhata campaign aimed at promoting cleanliness and hygiene in workplaces and public spaces, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has successfully carried forward nationwide cleanliness and green initiatives with remarkable results. Between December 2025 and August 2026, the Ministry undertook a total of 456 cleanliness campaigns, resulting in the weeding out of 6,115 files, freeing...


Department of Health & Family Welfare to launch Special Campaign 6 from 2nd to 31st October 2026 to promote Swachhata and minimize pendency in Government offices

India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the Government's continued focus on institutionalising Swachhata and improving efficiency in Government functioning, the Department of Health & Family Welfare (DoHFW), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, has been undertaking comprehensive cleanliness, record management and pendency reduction initiatives across its offices and institutions since 2021. As part of these efforts, significant progress has been made in clea...


Department of Fisheries to Organize National Workshop on Promotion of Deep-Sea Fishing and Interaction with Access Pass and LoA Holders

India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Fisheries, Government of India is organizing a National Workshop on Promotion of Deep-Sea Fishing and Interaction with Access Pass and LoA Holders on 17th September 2026 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The National workshop aims to promote deep-sea fishing by encouraging fishers to harness high-value fisheries resources, while also providing a platform to understand on-ground challenges and gather stakeholder suggestion...


Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying gear up to participate in Special Campaign 6

India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Special Campaign 5.0 Sl. No. Parameter Target Achievement 1. PMO Ref. 3 3 2. Parliamentary Assurance 5 5 3. State Govt. References 8 8 4. Public grievances 214 214 5. Public grievances Appeal 35 35 6. Reference from MPs 15 11 7. Easing of Rules/processes 1 1 8. Review of Physical files 24645 24645 physical files were reviewed and 22648 weeded out 9. Review of e-files 680 680 e- files were r...


CBIC commemorates 10 years of India's Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme; Outlines way forward and reaffirms commitment to trusted trade

India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) today celebrated a decade of India's Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme with a commemorative event titled "AEO@10: Accelerating Growth, Enhancing Trust, Optimizing Trade" in New Delhi. The event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, logistics stakeholders, WCO experts and Authorised Economic Operators to reflect on the programme's achievements and chart t...


In a major breakthrough, DRI busts huge methamphetamine smuggling syndicate in one of the biggest seizures in North-East Region

India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Continuing its sustained crackdown on illicit drug trafficking, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), has busted a major drug smuggling syndicate in the North-East, resulting in one of the biggest seizures of methamphetamine in the region. The seizure has an estimated illicit street value running into several hundred crore rupees. The intelligence-led operation involved coordinated surveillance and simultaneous intercepti...


DIPAM Achieves Zero Pendency in Key Public Grievances and PMO References Under Special Campaign 5.0; Gears Up for Special Campaign 6.0

India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), Ministry of Finance, has been actively working towards institutionalising Swachhata and minimising pendency in government offices as part of the Special Campaign 5.0 framework. DIPAM has no attached or subordinate offices or Autonomous Bodies under it. During the period from November 2025 to August 2026, DIPAM focused on timely disposal of pending matters, includin...


Department of Financial Services gears up for Special Campaign 6.0

India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The upcoming Special Campaign 6.0 builds upon the substantial outcomes achieved during the Special Campaign 5.0 (conducted from 2nd October to 31st October 2025), where DFS achieved all targeted parameters, cleaned over 41,000 sites across the country and generated Rs. 3.20 crore through the disposal of scrap The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, along with its attached offices, subordinate organisation...


Empowering CPSEs for Global and Domestic Debt Markets: DPE Holds Interactive Workshop with Leading Credit Rating Agencies

India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE), as part of its ongoing capacity-building initiatives on CPSE management, organized a half-day interactive workshop today for Maharatna and Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) with select International and Domestic Credit Rating agencies, in New Delhi. Delivering the keynote a...