India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of the Naval Staff, will undertake an official visit to Australia and New Zealand commencing 09 Sep 2026. The visit is aimed at further strengthening the Indian Navy's bilateral cooperation with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN). The visit to Australia builds upon the growing momentum in India-Australia relations, following the Third India-Australia Annual Summ...
India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) will conduct bilateral Air Exercise, Veer Guardian-2026, at Air Force Station Jodhpur, from 09 Sep 26 to 22 Sep 2026. The Indian Air Force will participate with a diverse mix of frontline combat aircraft including indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, Su-30 MKl and Rafale. JASDF will participate with its F-2A fighte...
India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: IAF is organising Dronathon-2026 with an aim to offer domestic manufacturers to exhibit their capabilities and advancements in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS). The event is designed to help stakeholders to witness emerging drone and counter drone technologies along with their operational demonstration and foster mutual learning. The event is scheduled to take place at Pokhran range, Jaisalm...
India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), in association with Knowledge Partner EY and NITI Aayog, convened a high-level Industry Outreach Workshop on "Deep Sea Mining - Business Opportunities and Strategic Importance" at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The landmark event brought together global and domestic policymakers, regulators, technology developers, resear...
India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, today said that ULLAS was empowering learners with confidence, dignity and opportunities for meaningful participation in society. He added that the values of risk-taking and creativity must be inculcated in children to build a strong nation. The Minister was speaking at the national-level...
India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), a premier S&T organization under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), organized the STPI Electropreneur Summit 2026 at IIIT-Delhi. The summit brought together government leadership, academic pioneers, and industry stalwarts to deliberate on expanding India's Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) footprint. A key highlight of the event was the launch o...
India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 7th Meeting of the India-Japan Joint Working Group (JWG) on cooperation in the field of forests was held in Bengaluru, on 8th September 2026. The Indian delegation was led by Shri Ramesh Kumar Pandey, Additional Director General (Forests), MoEFCC, Government of India, while the Japanese delegation was led by Mr. Shimizu Kotaro, Deputy Director General, Forestry Agency, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Government...
India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Government of India, has taken proactive measures to strengthen the prevention, surveillance and control of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in the country. The Department is closely coordinating with States/UTs to assess the disease situation and ensure timely implementation of vaccination and other disease-control measures. During the recent review, States/UTs were advised to ensur...
India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, participated in the Ministerial Roundtable on "Human Resources for Health: Equity in Specialized Care" held during the 79th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia (RC79) in Timor-Leste. The Roundtable brought together Health Ministers and senior representatives of Member States of the WHO South-East Asia Region to deliberate on strengthening ...
India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 72nd National Film Awards will be presented by the President of India on 22 September 2026 at Ekta Nagar (Kevadia), Gujarat. The ceremony will bring together filmmakers, actors, technicians and other artists from across the country to celebrate outstanding achievements in Indian cinema for the year 2024. Instituted in 1954, the National Film Awards are country's most prestigious honours for excellence in cinema. Over seven de...