AI Keeps an Eye on the 'Cattle of the Hills' - and It Could Change How Farmers Watch Their Herds

India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Two behaviours, tracked with unique IDs - lying and feeding detected in one frame at 96% confidence. Night vision: mounting behaviour caught in infrared at 97% confidence. In a significant step towards integrating artificial intelligence with livestock research and management, researchers at the ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun (ICAR-NRC on Mithun), Nagaland, have developed an artificial intelligence-based system for real-...


All India Kharif Area Coverage Stands at 1086.31 Lakh Hectares as on 4 September 2026

India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: All India: Progressive Crop Area Sown Report - Kharif Weekly area coverage as on 2026-09-04 Source: CWWG Area in Lakh Ha Normal (DA&FW) Area Sown Difference In Area Coverage Over S. No. Crop 2026-27 2025-26 2025-26 1 Rice 412.00 421.82 438.19 -16.37 2 Total Pulses 123.63 117.13 115.30 1.84 a Tur 44.31 45.66 44.93 0.72 b Urad 29.60 25.15 22.46 2.68 c Moong 35.48 33.19 34.23 -1.04 d Kulthi 1...


Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal & Mines, Launches First-Ever Sector-Wide CSR Framework for Indian Coal Companies; Celebrates Milestones under Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana and Nanha Sa Dil

India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Coal, along with Coal India Limited (CIL), today celebrated key milestones under its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives - the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY) and Nanha Sa Dil - and launched the Comprehensive CSR Framework for Indian Coal Companies, at an event held at New Delhi. The event was graced by Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister for Coal and Mines, and Shri Satish Chandra Dubey,...


Progress and Success in the Coal Sector: MCL's Transformative Journey Since 2014

India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian coal sector has witnessed a remarkable transformation since 2014, driven by a series of well-conceived policy and structural reforms of the Government of India aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency, technology adoption, infrastructure development, ease of operations and energy security. These reforms have created an enabling environment for faster decision-making, modernisation of mining operations, improved logist...


Round 1 of Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects Concludes with Overwhelming Response Receiving Seven Applications from Leading Public and Private Sector Companies

India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. Applicant End Product(s) 1 NTPC Limited (1 Project) Synthetic Natural Gas 2 Adani Enterprises Limited (3 Projects) Urea 3 Gallantt Ispat Limited (1 Project) Direct Reduced Iron and Syngas 4 Shyam Sel & Power Limited (1 Project) Syngas 5 Talcher Fertilisers Limited (1 Project) Urea The Round 1 of the Rs.37,500 crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects has closed to an overwhel...


Citizens' Money Saved before It Is Lost: Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) Prevents Suspected Cyber Fraud transactions of over Rs.5,000 Crore

India, Sept. 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 In a significant gain for citizen protection in the digital economy, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has helped prevent suspected cyber fraud losses of more than Rs.5,000 cr...


Ministry of Cooperation Restores CRCS-Sahara Refund Portal to Expedite Genuine Depositors' Claims

India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Guided by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of 'Sahakar se Samriddhi' under the leadership of the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah the Ministry of Cooperation and its institutions are dedicated to protecting the interests of cooperative members and strengthening public confidence in the cooperative sector. As part of this commitment, the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS), ...


DFPD and FCI Sign MoU for FY 2026-27 to Strengthen Efficiency, Technology and Accountability in Foodgrain Management

India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Food & Public Distribution (DFPD) and the Food Corporation of India (FCI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Financial Year 2026-27 in New Delhi. The MoU establishes a comprehensive performance framework for FCI, with defined targets aimed at improving operational efficiency, strengthening accountability and accelerating modernisation in foodgrain management. The MoU focuses on key areas including...


India will always stand firmly with Sri Lanka in times of crisis, says Raksha Mantri as he begins his maiden visit to the island nation

India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "India will always stand firmly with Sri Lanka whenever the island nation faces a crisis," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh as he began his maiden visit to the neighbouring country with an interaction with the Indian diaspora in Colombo on September 08, 2026. He asserted that both nations share close cultural and civilisational ties which have provided a strong foundation for the growth of the bilateral relationship. Raksha M...


Fresh impetus to India-Morocco defence cooperation: Inaugural Joint Defence Committee meeting held in New Delhi

India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The inaugural Joint Defence Committee meeting between India and Morocco took place in New Delhi on September 08, 2026. The two sides discussed areas of mutual interest in the field of training & education, peacekeeping operations, military exercises, medical cooperation, cyber defence and defence industries. They agreed to further expand defence ties as bilateral cooperation is moving towards its 70th anniversary in 2027. The meet...