Swachhta Hi Seva (SHS) - 2025 Campaign:

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Textiles conducted a Poster Making Competition on 29.09.2025 at Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi. Division heads of the Ministry also visited various sections to review cleanliness and encouraged employees to adopt hygienic practices under Swachhata Hi Seva-2025. The Jute Corporation of India Limited (JCI) has conducted "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" at Corporations across India where 500+ Saplings have been planted. National Insti...


India-European Free Trade Association Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) to come into effect on 01 October 2025

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India-European Free Trade Association(EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) will come into effect on 01 October 2025. The agreement was signed on 10th March 2024 at New Delhi.TEPA is a modern and ambitious agreement that incorporates, for the first time in any Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed by India, a commitment linked to investment and job creation. The agreement comprises of 14 chapters with main focus on ma...


Shri Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurates Indraprastha Gas Limited Office at World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "Over the last 11 years, India has witnessed a transformative journey in the petroleum and natural gas sector-expanding LPG connections from 14 crore before 2014 to more than 33 crore today, strengthening the natural gas pipeline network from 14,000 km to over 22,500 km, and positioning India as one of the fastest-growing refining hubs globally," said Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri. He was spe...


Vice-President pays tributes to late Shri V. K. Malhotra

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, visited the residence of late Shri V. K. Malhotra today and paid tributes to the departed soul. In a social media post, the Vice-President said that he was deeply anguished by the passing away of Shri Vijay Kumar Malhotra Ji. He added that Shri Malhotra was an outstanding leader, widely respected for his deep understanding of people's concerns. He said Shri Malhotra Ji's inv...


DGAFMS holds All Women Interactive Session under "Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan"

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), Ministry of Defence (MOD) hosted a Women's Health Awareness event under"Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan"for the women employees of the Ministry of Defence on 30 September 2025 at South Block.The program covered health talks by subject experts in the field of Gynaecology and Reproductive Health, Nutrition, Mental Health, Sleep Wellness and Child Health and culminat...


CCI approves the Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company's (SALIC/Acquirer) proposed indirect acquisition of 44.58% and up to 64.57% of the issued share capital of Olam Agri Holdings Limited (Olam Agri/Target)

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India has approved the Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company's (SALIC/Acquirer) proposed indirect acquisition of 44.58% and up to 64.57% of the issued share capital of Olam Agri Holdings Limited (Olam Agri/Target). The 'Proposed Combination' involves the acquisition of SALIC's proposed indirect acquisition of 44.58% and up to 64.57% of the issued share capital of Olam Agri. SALIC is a ...


Defence Estates Organisation Celebrates a Phase of Reform and Transformation

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the Ministry of Defence's Year of Reforms initiative, the Defence Estates Organisation (DEO) has introduced measures to strengthen efficiency, transparency, and institutional capacity. During this period, DEO advanced digitisation, implemented land management reforms, rolled out citizen-centric welfare initiatives, and strengthened infrastructure, reflecting the Ministry's commitment to modernising defence administratio...


Department of Economic Affairs along with institutions under its administrative control to undertake Special Campaign 5.0 for swachhata and efficiency

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, along with institutions under its administrative control, will be observing Special Campaign 5.0 from 2nd to 31st October, 2025. The Campaign aims to institutionalise swachhata in Government offices, minimise pendency, and enhance citizen-centric service delivery. During Special Campaign 4.0, DEA successfully conducted four cleanliness drives, freed approximately 99,5...


India's pharma exports, currently valued at nearly $27.8 billion, are expected to cross $30 billion by this year end, says Dr Jitendra Singh

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's pharma exports, currently valued at nearly $27.8 billion, are expected to cross $30 billion by this year end, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh said here today. Meanwhile, the Minister disclosed that India's domestic pharma mark...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah expresses deep grief over the demise of former Member of Parliament and senior leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has expressed deep grief over the demise of former Member of Parliament and senior leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra. Shri Amit Shah offered floral tributes to the mortal remains of the departed leader in New Delhi. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, in his posts on 'X', said that he is deeply pained by the demise of senior leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra Ji, who ...