India, Oct. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched the Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar (SITAA) to foster innovation and collaboration in the digital identity domain. The initiative aims to strengthen India's ID Tech ecosystem by enabling startups, academia, and industry to work closely with UIDAI. Through SITAA, UIDAI seeks to drive innovation, promote indigenization, and co-develop adva...
India, Oct. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Women and Child Development, including all Autonomous Bodies under its administrative control, has initiated efforts and prepared action plans to implement Special Campaign 5.0 for improving Swachhata and disposal of pending references from 2nd October - 31st October, 2025, on the lines of the Special Campaigns held in the preceding 4 years. As part of the Implementation Phase of Special Campaign 5.0, Minister of Women...
India, Oct. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NMDC Steel Limited (NSL), India's youngest and a state-of-the-art integrated steel plant, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first company in the country to receive an Indian Standards (IS) license for "Hot Rolled Steel Strip, Sheet, and Plates for Welded Steel Pipe for Pipeline Transportation Systems - General Requirements (IS 18384:2023)." The certification was presented by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) dur...
India, Oct. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) today released the following draft amendments: (i) Draft 'The Telecommunication Tariff (Seventy Second Amendment) Order, 2025 (ii) Draft 'The Reporting System on Accounting Separation (Amendment) Regulations, 2025' With these draft amendments, TRAI proposes to amend the existing provisions of financial disincentives in 'The Telecommunication Tariff Order, 1999' and 'The Reporting ...
India, Oct. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a high-level meeting today at Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi, to deliberate on strategies for making Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) across the country more effective and empowered. The meeting saw the participation of senior officials, including Agriculture Secretary Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi and ICAR Director General Dr. M.L. Jat. Shri Sh...
India, Oct. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Department of Defence is presently in the mid-phase of the Special Campaign 5.0, being undertaken in conjunction with the pan-India Swachhata Abhiyan. During the preparatory phase, the Department had identified 5,377 locations across the country for conducting various Swachhata activities aimed at promoting cleanliness, decluttering workplaces, and generating wealth from waste. These locations span a wide range of organizations and...
India, Oct. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Chiefs/Vice-Chiefs of Army, participating in the Army Chiefs' Conclave for United Nations Troop Contributing Countries, along with spouses, called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (October 16, 2025). Addressing the participants, the President said that they are proud representatives of the best values and the ethos of their respective countries. They bring together a wealth of experience, e...
India, Oct. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, interacted with interns of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) at Hampi, Karnataka on 15th October, 2025. The session brought together over 60 interns from across the state along with representatives from leading partner companies including Infosys, MSPL, IBM, TCS, Tata Consumer Products, Bharat Electronics Limited, Mangalore Refinery and Petroche...
India, Oct. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has hailed the unmatched valour and dedication of NSG personnel on occasion of NSG Raising Day. "NSG has played a vital role in safeguarding the nation from the menace of terrorism, ensuring the security of our citizens and protecting critical national assets", Shri Modi stated. The Prime Minister posted on X: "On the occasion of National Security Guard's Raising Day, I extend my best wishes...
India, Oct. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has extended the last date to take part in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders' Dialogue (VBYLD) Quiz 2026 till 31st October 2025 through the MY Bharat Portal. More than 20 Lakh young participants have already participated in the quiz. It is due to this incredible response and amazing show of excitement from India's youth that the deadline has been extended. About the VBYLD Quiz 2026 The VBYLD...