India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) today marked its Silver Jubilee, commemorating 25 years since its establishment on 01 October 2001 in New Delhi, observed as 'Tri-Service Day'. As part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations themed "Future readiness through jointness & Integration", HQ IDS organised 'Trishakti Manthan' featuring addresses by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) & Secretary Department of Military Affairs Genera...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the occasion of National Voluntary Blood Donation Day, Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with the Armed Forces Transfusion Centre, organised a Voluntary Blood Donation Camp at Kartavya Bhavan-2, New Delhi on October 01, 2026. The theme of this year's campaign was 'One Drop of Humanity, Give Blood, Save Lives.' The blood donation drive was conducted under the supervision of a dedicated medical team comprising two Medical Offi...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Naval Ship Tarkash, a frontline stealth frigate, arrived at Mombasa, Kenya, on 29 Sep 2026 for a goodwill port call as part of her deployment. The visit underscores the longstanding and multifaceted relationship between India and Kenya, two maritime nations connected by historical, cultural and people-to-people ties. India and Kenya share a long history of maritime engagement across the Indian Ocean. As key maritime nations,...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched various publications and digital initiatives of the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) during the celebration of its 279th Annual Day at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi on October 01, 2026. He congratulated DAD on its nearly three centuries of service to the nation and commended its contribution to defence financial audit and management , calling it the backbone of the country's defence preparedness. ...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Naval Ship Trishul arrived at Toulon, France, on 22 Sep 2026 to participate in the 24th edition of Exercise 'Varuna', the annual bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the French Navy. The ship received a warm welcome from the French Navy with a ceremonial water cannon salute. The harbour phase comprised professional, sporting and cultural engagements aimed at strengthening maritime ties and professional bon...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Process Last Date Submission of Application October 31, 2026 Institute Nodal Officer (L1) Verification November 15, 2026 District Nodal Officer (L2) Verification November 30, 2026 The Union Ministry of Education has extended the last date for submission of applications under the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) for the academic year 2026-27 to October 31, 2026. The extension will provide eligible students ...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Education Shri Pralhad Joshi today led the Shramdaan and Cleanliness Drive at Gargi College, University of Delhi, under the nationwide 'Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath' initiative. He also planted a sapling in the college premises under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign. Interacting with students on the occasion, the Minister emphasised that cleanliness was closely linked with public health and well-being and stressed...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD), under the Digital India Corporation (DIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, participated as an Associate Partner in the three-day national exhibition "GatiSheel Jammu & Kashmir 2.0", held from 28 to 30 September 2026 in Jammu. The exhibition brought together government departments, institutions and organisations to showcase initiatives, techn...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Narendra Bhooshan, a 1992-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has assumed charge as Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India. Shri Bhooshan brings with him over three decades of administrative experience across the Central and State Governments, with wide exposure to energy, infrastructure, industry, agriculture, urban developmen...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The District Opium Office, Mandsaur Second Division, Mandsaur, organised an awareness programme under "Mission Yuva Raksha" at Sharda Public School, Pipliya Mandi, with the objective of sensitizing students about the harmful effects of drug abuse and creating awareness regarding the importance of a drug-free life. At the beginning of the programme, the participants were provided with information about the Central Bureau of Narcotic...