GST Reforms: Boosting Growth and Competitiveness for Andhra Pradesh

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Introduction From the fishing harbours of Visakhapatnam and the auto hubs of Anantapur and Chittoor to the coffee plantations of Araku Valley and the craft clusters of Kondapalli and Etikoppaka, Andhra Pradesh's economy reflects a unique blend of traditional livelihoods and modern industry. The recent GST rate rationalisation provides broad-based relief across this spectrum. Lower tax rates will bring down costs for consumers, e...


Prime Minister pays tributes to Shri VK Malhotra at his residence

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi visited the residence of late Shri VK Malhotra today and paid tributes to the departed soul. He also expressed condolences to the bereaved family members. Remembering Shri VK Malhotra's contribution, the Prime Minister said that his efforts towards the development of Delhi will be forever cherished. In a X post, the Prime Minister said; "Went to the residence of late Shri VK Malhotra Ji an...


India re-elected to ICAO Council with stronger mandate

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India has been re-elected to the Part II of the Council of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized UN agency. Part II comprises of States making the largest contribution to the provision of facilities for international civil air navigation. The election took place on 27 September 2025, during the 42nd ICAO Assembly Session, being held in Montreal. India secured more votes as compared to the 2022 elections,...


NFRA releases Auditor-Audit Committee Interaction Series 4 titled: Audit of Accounting Estimates and Judgments-Impairment of Non-financial Assets

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has released the Auditor-Audit Committee Interactions Series 4, titled: Audit of Accounting Estimates and Judgements-Impairment of Non-financial Assets- Ind AS 36, SA 540 etc. In the course of NFRA's enforcement, review and monitoring activities, the auditor's communication with those charged with Governance (TCWG) (including the Audit Committees) has been highlighted. A need has ...


A Separate Team to be Formed within ICAR for Sugarcane Research: Shivraj

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that a dedicated team will be set up within the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for sugarcane research in the country. This team will also work on the sugarcane policy. The Minister made this announcement while addressing a national discussion on the sugarcane economy, organized by Rural Voice and the Nati...


Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) concludes CCTV Surveillance Hackathon 2.0 to Strengthen Innovation in Law Enforcement and Digital Forensics

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), in association with the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and CyberPeace Foundation, successfully hosted the Grand Finale of the CCTV Surveillance, Security & Forensics Hackathon 2.0 at New Delhi. The two-day event, inaugurated by Shri Alok Ranjan, Director General, BPR&D, brought together senior officials, academia and industry experts to encourage the development of indi...


Secretary, MoES, Dr. M. Ravichandran inaugurated 'School on Geochronology Techniques - 2025' at IUAC, New Delhi

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Dr. M. Ravichandran today inaugurated the School on Geochronology Techniques - 2025. In his inaugural address, Dr. Ravichandran urged the young researchers participating in the training school to strengthen their technical capabilities in sample preparation and modern instrumentation, but to also look beyond data generation towards meaningful scientific interpretation. He emphasised th...


Raksha Mantri to attend the 278th Annual Day of Defence Accounts Department on Oct 01, 2025

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will attend the 278th Annual Day celebration of the Defence Accounts Department on October 01, 2025 in New Delhi. As a part of the Ministry of Defence's Year of Reforms initiatives, Raksha Mantri will launch a series of new publications aimed at strengthening institutional capacity of the Controller General of Defence Accounts and enhancing service delivery. These launches underscore the Department...


Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah says Modi government is standing shoulder to shoulder with the people of Punjab and committed to provide all possible help to flood affected people of the state

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has said that Modi government is standing shoulder to shoulder with the people of Punjab and committed to provide all possible help to flood affected people of the state. The Chief Minister of Punjab Shri Bhagwant Mann met Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah in New Delhi this evening and apprised him on the extent of damages caused in the St...


UPSC RELEASES FINAL RESULT OF INDIAN ECONOMIC SERVICE / INDIAN STATISTICAL SERVICE EXAMINATION, 2024

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Based on the results of the written examination of the Indian Economic Service / Indian Statistical Service Examination, 2025 held by the UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION from 20th to 22nd June, 2025 followed by interviews for Personality Test in September, 2025, the lists, in order of merit, of the candidates who have been recommended for appointment to the posts in Indian Economic Service and Indian Statistical Service are attach...